I have an 89 Subaru Justy RS.I bought it for $25 because the stock motor threw a rod.So I installed a used engine from pull and save and that siezed in three days.

 

I have two questions.

first how do you think it would drive with a 50 hp/120 lbs inline 3 cylinder turbo diesel?

 

And how well do you think it would go mudding with 22" ATV tires.

 

I am planing on buying a small 3 banger diesel engine,they are found in small tractors and some older lawn tractors.Stock for most of them is 26 HP but I am pretty sure I could turbo it and get atleast 50 HP,taking care to avoid ultra high EGT's..

 

as for the tires, Super Swamper TSL Vampire ASX. they have wrap around tread.They come in a 22" size and they are only $64 a piece...

 

I know justys dont have the gearing but with that much torque avaible from practially idle it should do fine...Oh yea those 3 banger diesels are about 1 liter and will FIT in the engine bay with the transmission.They also come with SAE 5 or 6 bellhousings and flywheels.So mating them shouldnt be that hard...

There was a "thing" called a Chevette diesel (in reality a 1.8L Isuzu 3 cylinder) in the early 80's that might merit a look (if you can find one). Pretty rare at the time, and rarer now, they worked fairly well.

There was a "thing" called a Chevette diesel (in reality a 1.8L Isuzu 3 cylinder) in the early 80's that might merit a look (if you can find one). Pretty rare at the time, and rarer now, they worked fairly well.

 

Sorry but it was a four cylinder, and a little to big for the Justy. Infact longer than a VW 1.6 litre.

 

I have thought about running a three cylinder Kubota or anything diesel for a while but cant find any locally without a new tractor attached. I will be following this very closely to see your results.

 

Matt