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    You'd have a job on your hands with electronic control, would have to move over the engine and trans PCM to the Defender as AFAIK noone has developed a stand alone trans controller to talk to 6 spd gearboxes...

    Good idea though

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    Perhaps you could talk to these people, Bob


    Land Rover modifications, Land Rover used parts, Land Rover spare parts suppliers for Brisbane, Queensland and Australia wide


    We can transform your Landrover with the following


    • Defender Cruise Control
    • Defender Automatic Conversions
    • Performance Upgrades (Defender, Discovery 2 & 3, Range Rover Sport)
    • Hi Rise Tow Hitch (Discovery 3 & 4, Range Rover Sport)


    • Diff Locks
    • Modified Axles
    • Heavy Duty Suspension
    • Engine Conversions



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    Re Auto 90 - Thanks

    Thanks to all of you - it is really good to have such an active community of enthusiasts that can help a Mechanical dunce like myself.

    For those who are interested - yes I could have bought a secondhand 90 and have it rebuilt but I wanted to buy a new one, to call mine, and to keep for life. - before they stop making them.

    I will run the 2.2 with an upgrade chip / exhaust or what ever they do and add a few "******" bits like Kahn 18" wheels; mesh Front grill; Momo Steering wheel.

    If I find the manual a nuisance I will upgrade it to Auto .

    My long term plan however is in 5 years is to Replace the Motor and Gear box with a Discovery 3.0 Turbo Diesel with Auto box.

    I have one last Dumb Question:

    "I am ordering Kahn 18x8 wheels what is the widest size tyer I can fit on the rims with out modifying the car/rig. And what should the new profile be to maintain the standard circumference ?


    Rgs Louis

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    I don't think you should instal a "chip" under any circumstances,...specific ECU upgrade for sure, but a generic chip,...no way.
    IMHO, of course, Pickles.

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    It would depend on the offset of the Kahn Wheels.

    You should be able to get something like a 285 x 65 x 18.

    Mulgo on this forum should be able to tell you about the Kahn wheels as he sells them and is a specialist Defender outfitter.

    cheers
    Cheers

    Chuck

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    OK I will ensure i do the right thing and check on this forum before I go ahead

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    LouisW Guest
    I will contact Mulgo As I plan to but from a local dealer - He may be the same Guy who's site I am looking at.

    Cheers Mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob10 View Post
    Perhaps you could talk to these people, Bob


    Land Rover modifications, Land Rover used parts, Land Rover spare parts suppliers for Brisbane, Queensland and Australia wide


    We can transform your Landrover with the following


    • Defender Cruise Control
    • Defender Automatic Conversions
    • Performance Upgrades (Defender, Discovery 2 & 3, Range Rover Sport)
    • Hi Rise Tow Hitch (Discovery 3 & 4, Range Rover Sport)

    • Diff Locks
    • Modified Axles
    • Heavy Duty Suspension
    • Engine Conversions


    call us to discuss your modifications (07) 3284 6688
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