Engine Options...

**jakeslouw** · 28th January 2012, 05:19 PM

Thanks mate, but TD5 engines still pull big bucks over here: the build standard of the Puma in South Afriuca is p1ss-poor, with diffs and gearboxes failing, chassis and axle alignment issues, etc., and the guys in the know hang onto their TD5s like grim death.

A good TD5 engine, with gearbox and ECU, would cost me upwards of US$6000, no jokes.

Since the 110 only cost me US$5000, I reckon that's an over-capitalisation, and would take me 5 years to break even.

The cost, elecktrickery plus ECU is the issue here.

**rovercare** · 28th January 2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by jakeslouw

Nissan FD35T?

Are these easily soruced there? if so it'd be the best option

**jakeslouw** · 28th January 2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by rovercare

Are these easily soruced there? if so it'd be the best option

Yes, around US$2,500 for a genuine low kilo Japanese sourced import.

I can also get the Mazda/Ford WL25 for around US$1000 and the Nissan Terrano TD27T for around US$1,500.

The latter two are at the bottom of the required power spec, but cheaper and easier to source.

I'd probably move the aircon radiator to somewhere under the vehicle with a small auxiliary fan, and then install an intercooler in front of the standard V8 radiator.

**rovercare** · 29th January 2012, 04:15 AM

Yes but the fd35 is far stronger, add turbo and fuel it up and itll move well

Someone on here has one in an rr classic, trying to remember who

**Nero** · 29th January 2012, 09:44 AM

There is a TDI 130 that has been rolled sitting in the Bunbury 4WD wreckers can't remember the kms etc but the motor and gearbox were all there last time I looked.

**uninformed** · 29th January 2012, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Owen

There is a pommy mob making complete kits to do the 2.7 tdv6 with auto and computer.

Have a look....
Simtek UK 2.7 TD V6 Discovery I Diesel Conversion Project

is that 3000 pounds for just the ecu

**jakeslouw** · 29th January 2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by rovercare

Yes but the fd35 is far stronger, add turbo and fuel it up and itll move well

Someone on here has one in an rr classic, trying to remember who

Yes, that's why the FD35 is on my list: a true truck engine. It WILL have a 3-inch free-flow and an EGT.

**rick130** · 30th March 2012, 09:27 PM

I know this is a couple of months old, but apparently there were adapters available in the UK to bolt the FD35/T to at least the LT95 and maybe the later 'boxes too.

Can't find out ATM who was supplying them, but here's an ebay link to an engine and kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2906895295...9#ht_500wt_949

**rovercare** · 30th March 2012, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by rick130

I know this is a couple of months old, but apparently there were adapters available in the UK to bolt the FD35/T to at least the LT95 and maybe the later 'boxes too.

Can't find out ATM who was supplying them, but here's an ebay link to an engine and kit eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

If it's an adaptor plate it will do all the rover v8 gearbags

**jakeslouw** · 4th April 2012, 05:08 PM

I have found a couple of local companies that still do various V8 bolt pattern adapters.

But Engine-Conversion.com have a few kits as well.

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