.

Isuzu 6HK1-TC

Wikicars, a place to share your automotive knowledge
Revision as of 16:31, 13 March 2007 by Stevolutionary7 (talk | contribs) (→‎6H Specifications)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigationJump to search
6Hengine.jpg

The Isuzu 6HK1-TC is a modern common-rail diesel engine used primarily in Isuzu F-Series trucks, but also in the Cheverolet T-Series and GMC T-Series. This engine varied in levels of tune from 200 to 300 horsepower, and from 520 to 860 pound-feet of torque. The durability of this engine is apparent in its B10 rating of 400,000 miles, meaning only 10% of those produced require an overhaul before 400,000 miles.


6H Features

  • Dry Sleeved Cylinders - Precision machined allows for easy replacement
  • Nitrided Crankshaft Heat treatment for durability
  • Common Rail Injection, requires less oil
  • Internal Piston Cooling Channels
  • Gear Type oil pump, most dependable
  • Internal engine oil pump, less likely to leak
  • Oil Thermostat
  • 2 Coolant Thermostats
  • 4 valves per cylinder for more precise control
  • Overhead cam design, fewer parts

6H Specifications

Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement

475 cu. in. (7.8L)

Bore & Stroke

4.25" x 4.92" (11.48cm x 12.5cm)

Compression Ratio

17.5:1 (17.0:1 for 300 hp model)

Dry Weight, without clutch

1250 lbs. (567 kg.)

Fuel Grade Requred

No. 2 Diesel

Taxable Horsepower -SAE -AMA

40.92 hp (30.5kw)

Low Idle (rpm)

630

Altitude Capability

10,000 ft. (3048 m)

Governed Full Load Setting

2400


image (between 170-190 pixels)
ISUZU

Current Models

Ascender · F-Series · H-Series · i-Series · N-Series · Panther (Hi-Lander / Crosswind) · DMax · Alterra · Giga · Elf · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Historic Models

· Axiom · Trooper · Rodeo · Amigo · VehiCROSS · Piazza · Aska · Hombre · Oasis · Bellett · Gemini · Pick Up · Impulse · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Concept Cars

VX2 Concept · Zaccar Concept · Kai Concept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·


DMAX engine


Corporate website independent