Hey i had a 2wd rodeo fitted with a commodore v6.

it had the rodeo manual, and the 4.3 diff. great towin power - would tow my celica on the trailer, up mooney mooney at 110kph in 5th gear....

But it was a horrible rough rattly motor......

i would definately go a 1uz over the v6...

Cheers
Stew