The Isuzu Vehicross deserves more love. Beneath its wacky styling, it’s a genuinely good off-roader with hardware that would still be considered impressive on a modern SUV. It was a sales flop back in the day, but that means it’s rare and perfect for anyone daring to be different. And as this build shows, there’s plenty of potential for modification.
Currently listed on Bring a Trailer, this 1999 model is about as good as a Vehicross build gets. Instead of the factory-installed 3.2-liter or 3.5-liter V6, it has a 4.0-liter V8 under the hood. The engine is a 1UZ-FE, which was originally used in the first-generation Lexus LS and GS, as well as various JDM Toyota models. The seller claims this is a JDM-spec engine, meaning it doesn’t have variable valve timing or exhaust gas recirculation. It also has an aftermarket intake man …
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Author: Stephen Edelstein
