Jeff@QuadShop
Explorer
I can vouch for these motor's, I imported one several years ago and it's still going strong after 50K!
At $4K you can get one shipped to your front door without being part of a group buy. I looked into getting a bunch of these shipped to the states about a year ago and it was looking like they would cost about $2600 shipped to the states so you may want to check with some other importers. To answer a few questions these engines make a lot more power than advertised. The figures always listed are the 4D56 out put figures from 1992. This motor has changed a lot over the past 23 years. I would say they make more like 125 hp and 200 ft lbs of torque. I have one in my 1983 MMM and it achieves around 28mpg. It feels like it has as much power as my 2014 Cummins. The thing just flat out moves and it does not care if you are going up steep mountain grades in overdrive. They are no where near as fuel efficient as the 4d55 but the trade off is worth it for the power.
Not in the USA. Canada yes. http://www.maxoverdrive.ca you will need to call him.
Ah darn. I actually contacted him a few weeks ago and he wasn't able to help. I recently bought a '91 Delica that overheated and blew a head on my first drive(!) It's been a real headache and I've been searching high and low for an engine but haven't been having much luck. If anyone reading this has a connection to get one to the US, I'd be very appreciative.
perhaps a candidate for a 4g63t swap?
the Hyundai head can be purchased and installed on your engine to get you back on your way.
what part of the country are you in?
How does the current 4D56 stack up against the 4M40?