A TDI does not have enough power for a 101 - certainly not enough to justify the cost of conversion.
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A TDI does not have enough power for a 101 - certainly not enough to justify the cost of conversion.
Te best diesel conversions I've seen in a 101 are a 6B Cummins (went like a rocket and did 14's all day everyday with fuel economy and a TD5, but the owner of that one - a Mechanic - said it was a nightmare conversion to do and wouldn't consider it again.
If my V8 ever craps itself, I'll be thinking of a 4BD1T conversion and 5 speed - Ray from Roamerdrive is developing a kit to mate a strong, cheap readily available (in the USA) 5 speed to this engine and an adaptor to bolt an LT230 to the back of it. He's prototyping this conversion in a 101 as his current project.
Hi all,
not sure of the details but I thought KLR in Sth Windsor were developing a 5 speed to work properly behind the 4BDIT --guess it is the massive torque that causes issues so does anyone know anything about their progress on this as I may want a 5 speed to do this soon?
Previously I had a Mazda T3500 in my red 101 camper and I felt it went very well, used to do 16ltr/100 and it has a Samurai (UK) conversion--but realise it is now considered an old style motor, we had the standard RR4 speed behind it. Agree, don't bother with a tdi as they struggle even in heavy 130's. Alan
I test drove one of their perenties which had the 5 speed. I have not heard about them doing it for others but I reckon if you asked they would do it.
Put a 4.6 in and they can[bigsmile1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Homestar
Or a Cummins 6bt.Quote:
Originally Posted by johntins
I wonder if a 730 Scania would fit.....[bigwhistle]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh
I was passing plenty of Ex army Perenties on the Hume Highway sitting on 105 kph coming back from Corowa with a stock 3.5 low compression LPG and a over drive.
The problem was the muddies were sending me deaf and I had to wear ear muffs........[bigsad][bigsad]
1977 land rover fc101. running and licenced. Original 3.5 v8.hasnt been used for a few years but gets started occasionaly.multple layers of peeling army paint. factory chassis tar is peeling and looks terrible. few small rust repairs required where plates overlap.no test drives as brakes are a bit spongy from sitting.was driving fine when parked. have owned for a fair whie but have lost interest in it as i have other vehicles. has a nokken winch that is currently not fitted.front drums were new old stock.detroit locker in rear. have a perentie gearbox with overdrive to go with it. 4 original rims and bar treads as spares. the following list is new parts that ive collected but havent fitted. well over 2 grands worth.
heavy duty front tailshaft from 101 club.
canvas tilt from england.
most engine hoses.
swivel hub kits X2.
railco bushes and pins x2.
spider gears to suit ARB air locker. for front diff.
2x new original brake/clutch canisters.
cables .4X4,parkbrake,winch,overdrive.
grearbox seals various.
water pump.
brake and clutch hoses.
New knobs and other bits.
land rover 101 | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Melville Area - Melville | 1212224816
You know who’s this is or just saw the ad? Is the winch complete? Looks like an Australian delivered unit apart from the bridge plate...