S10-Kubota Diesel Conversion

First start of my Kubota V2203 Diesel Engine that I'm putting in a 1996 Chevy S-10 Pickup. I hand built the Accessories Plate (holding the A/C, P/S, Etc) using all the OEM Chevy components back on the diesel. I added a Vacuum Pump off a Ford Power Stroke and Dayco pulley products.

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[SANTACRUZDRIVER8]

How many hp are these I'm looking at putting 1 in a 58 mercury m100.also how much rpm do the run

[usedkubotaman]

@SANTACRUZDRIVER8 It's about 47 H.P. normally aspirated, I'm going to turbocharge it, not sure how much H.P I will end up once turbocharged. They turn 2800 RPM and that's about all you can safely get run them at.

[91yotapick]

What tranny and grear ratios?

[usedkubotaman]

@91yotapick Running 3.73 rear gear and .83 final drive in the 5 speed trans.

[MegaWireman]

I put a V2203-DI in my 88 Ford Ranger base model truck, (no options). I used the newer direct injection version engine for best fuel economy, and easy starting. It's kind of underpowered, but consistantly gets 44 miles per gallon. Had to use taller rear end gears for best economy. If anyone else wants to do a Ranger, I can provide some helpful info.

[usedkubotaman]

Megawireman, do have any pics or video of your truck you can put up? I have one of the DI engines but choose to try the ID first, I have a turbo I'm gonna try also. What gear and trans are you running? Power wise, Is your truck acceptable running down the interstate?

[lp1330]

Nice!! Where did you get the engine and how much was it? How much do you think performance and economy would suffer if a 700R4--or 200R4-- was used with one of these. ? I want to do sometinkg like this too!! Beautiful work on the accessory plate too.

[20revolution12]

what did use for a bell housing and clutch, very nice btw.

[usedkubotaman]

The truck has the GM 5 speed trans adapted to the Kubota and a 3.73 rear end. Not sure if the 3.73 is going to work yet.