Thread: Upgrade New Defender 90

I know a guy that pulled the whole puma drive line and install a golden V8 with auto paddle shift the works.......and it was still in warranty

Well there aint no performance upgrades or auto option from the factory, cancel that new vehicle and by 2nd hand, use the savings for the auto conversion and performance upgrade if you can get some one to do them.

Yes there is an auto kit made in the UK.

The name of the manufacturer escapes me ATM.

They got a rave write up as they also include a performance upgrade something to with running the auto.

They are expensive

But you should be able to offset by selling your 6 speed gearbox.

Ritter or one of the other good indy's should be able to fit for you

We've got a MY13 '90,...love it,...even with its 90KW.
Performance üpgrade", And an auto?!..... Mate, I reckon you're gonna need a BIG performance upgrade, if you're gonna run an auto.
I don't think the 2.2 Puma in ANY configuration, would have enough grunt to make an auto Puma a satisfying experience.....just not enough power.
I know plenty will disagree, so it's only my opinion which is, if ya want an auto,....drop in a V8 at the same time.
Pickles.

You say you are not worried about warranty, but LR will use it as an excuse to void the warranty on the entire drive train. You would be much better off buying one out of warranty and then doing the mods.

I believe Ashcroft have an auto conversion available?

However if money is no object then fit a TDV8 and auto box from a RRS.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

You say you are not worried about warranty, but LR will use it as an excuse to void the warranty on the entire drive train. You would be much better off buying one out of warranty and then doing the mods.

I believe Ashcroft have an auto conversion available?

However if money is no object then fit a TDV8 and auto box from a RRS.

What an awesome Defender that would be.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

What an awesome Defender that would be.
Pickles.

X2 That would an absolute weapon.

The 90 when not towing, chipped and auto'd would be a great vehicle. Modern autoboxes and their control systems are so sophisticated that who would want a manual anymore. The TC locks in almost all gears during even normal driving for efficiencies sake, just the same as a manual in that state.

Driving a modern 5spd auto turbo diesel daily is just a breeze and at 8.5l/100 city cycle and all the torque you would want with no wasted revs, makes better sense than a manual trans IMO.

If I were to buy a Puma, it would ONLY be on the proviso that I will be fitting an auto trans.

JC