TF Oil filter housing swap 97+ Into 96 for 3" dump???

[Gemgem]

Gday everyone. Im new to this forum having judt got myself a 96 tf rodeo 2.8 4jb1t. Couldnt be happier! Real solid workhorse these things are.

Anyways, i have been looking around through old topics and there's a wealth of info to get started on modding it for the tracks and touring.

First things first is to do something about that disastrous turbo lag so looking at 2.5-3" exhaust from turbo back. Now, being the earlier pre 1997 TF rodeo it has the upward facing oil filter which is in the way. I understand this can be swapped with that from the 4jg2t 3.1td jackaroo motor. Is it possible also to swap with one from later 1998+ rodeos with downard 45 deg facing filter assembly? Much more common where i am.

Cheers!

[isuzurob]

yes either of them will fit, you will have to change the coolant lines aswell to the oil cooler

[Gemgem]

Thanks isuzu rob. Thats good news. BTW where people been getting there dimp pipes from? Ive seen that one forum member was fabricating them few tears ago but not anymore?

[topgun94]

Most good exhaust shops will be able to make one. Make sure you let them know you need to get to the oil filter.

[Gemgem]

Cheers. Ill get onto it- will find late model 4jb1t filter housing and maybe red back exhaust to get things rolling

[Gemgem]

Thanks for the info! Given the option of a late model 4jb1t filter housing or 4jg2t housing what would work better for fitting larger dump pipe and easier for modifying oil/ coolant lines etc?

[isuzurob]

later 4jb1 housing is better as the oil filter is smaller, other than that they are the same to fit

[Gemgem]

Just a little update. I took my rig to an exhaust specialist and he said he's custom made a few dump pipes for the same setup so no need to change oil filter housing. I tjink filter will only be changeable from the top but thats how i do it anyway