Quote Originally Posted by roberto_minosa View Post
The chassis will definitely take the added weight and torque of some other engine...but what about handling? Can the suspension keep the car stable at high speeds? Braking? Are the brakes enough to stop such a large mass? What if the car crashes at high speed?

Just a scary thought...and when I hear rumors of Isuzu planning to install a CRDI on the Crosswind makes it even more scary and intriguing at the same time. The Crosswind doesn't need more power...just a better transmission and a softer rear suspension.
Ah yes, the handling, but then I'm sure some tweaks on the suspension settings or new shocks might do the trick. As for the braking, I'm sure the Crosswind will be able to take it, as it at least has front disc brakes, consider the jeepneys or trucks with 4BC1 or 4HF1 engines with drums all around, though I'm sure ABS would be very welcome. But then like I said before, it doesn't have to be an extremely powerful engine, one with a slightly higher displacement and perhaps an intercooler and turbo like the 4JB1-TC will do.