Thread: 3.2 Up and running!!!

Unfortunately not! Postponed for now.


Do drop in though. Glenn had a tonne on the go when I went - LS3 conversion for a kiwi defer, Cummins (or some other diesel V8) going in a perentie, the aforementioned 3.2...

So any which way he will be able to give you sound advice on it.

Originally Posted by Baytown

So CarpDVI, did you end up getting the conversion done? Its very quiet on this thread re vehicles on the road with the conversion, over a year since the last message. (Can’t find any owners posts at all re the experience and benefits gained, but the same goes for the LS3 conversions as well though.)

I’m going to see if I can drop into Glenns’ shop in early Feb when I head over to the mainland for a month, so as to view the installation and test drive if able. I’ll contact him this week to discuss, I’m going to decide whether to go 3.2 or LS3, and need the pros and cons from the installers.

The 6 speed auto will also be installed at the same time, then I can sell my Discovery 4 HSE, and the Puma 2.2 and gear box.

Watch this space, as I intend to have it done (either engine) by May this year (2020) and will certainly post my views on the conversion befits, and photos, videos etc.

Ken

Hello everybody,
Sorry for my poor english, I live in Belgium . I'm just begining the realisation of a dream, put a 3.2 in my 2.4 puma defender.
An ugly Ford Transit has taken place in my garage Saturday... ugly but big 5 pots heart .

I've read many of defenders forums (AUS, UK,...) and have a relatively clear view of what challenge is in front of me.

Just now 3 questions in my head:

1) Do you keep the auxiliaries (alternator, PS pump, A/C compressor) like on the Transit/Ranger, or like on the Defender ?
2) If A/C compressor like on the defernder, I've read the their is an issue to close the hood, and we need to lower the motor mounts. What answer have you found for that ?
3)Do you have problem with the front axle that goes on the oil pan when the axle goes up while offroading ? Even the 2.4 had a recall for a new oil pan with clearance for the front axle

Thank you for reading and hope this thread will live !

Mathieu

Hi Mathieu;

Im not sure you’ll get too much informed info here as there’s very few Defenders with this engine swap currently, and I’ve not seen any comments from current owners.

Grinna (Glen) is the technician on here who has success in fitting them at his business ‘Momentum 4x4’.

4x4 Auto Repair in Wauchope | Momentum 4x4 Performance Centre

All the best for the install and don’t forget to send pictures here!

Ken

Hi Ken,
Thank you for your message. I'll keep you informed when I begin the job. Hope I find advices with guys who run with it

Afternoon Team,


I am looking to purchase my dream car (defender) but am feeling like the 2.2 will be lacking, so I am seriously comsidering buying a clapped out defender for cheap and replacing the engine to a 3.2.

Anymore information on long term testing for the conversion for axles/diffs and drivetrain? does it wear the 2.2/2.4 drivetrain and axles out fast or is it safe to swap in.

thanks in advance

Noob

I don't think you will find a clapped out 2.2 or 2.4 defender.

I don't know what 3.2 engine you hope to transplant.....a 5cyl Ford?

What axle diff conversions are you thinking of?

still there are many modified defenders on this forum.

Have you even read this thread?

I have found a 2.4 with 300k on the clock for cheap, so I guess I would call that clapped out.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I don't think you will find a clapped out 2.2 or 2.4 defender.

I don't know what 3.2 engine you hope to transplant.....a 5cyl Ford?

What axle diff conversions are you thinking of?

still there are many modified defenders on this forum.

Originally Posted by Noobishly

Have you even read this thread?

I have found a 2.4 with 300k on the clock for cheap, so I guess I would call that clapped out.

That entirely depends on what you call cheap, 300k is barely run in.