Upgrade New Defender 90

**justinc** · 7th September 2014, 06:35 PM

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

JC

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LouisW · 8th September 2014, 09:45 AM

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

**Pickles2** · 8th September 2014, 01:53 PM

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.

**chuck** · 8th September 2014, 03:15 PM

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