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    Great project, Andrew’s work is excellent. Looking forward to progress reports
    Nick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Graekynn View Post
    Lifes too short to give a crap about what anyone else thinks . I'm a little jealous and am curious to see how it would perform off road. I've always wondered whether this engine in this application would benefit from a retune i.e. cam profile and fuel/ignitions maps designed for low end torque, throttle response and economical cruising. Might lose a couple horses in the top end, but would be more tractable. Or is that all unnecessary?
    The LS3s had a lot more low end torque than the LS1s. I doubt you'd find it wanting. Happiest on PULP, though due to the aggressive compression and spark limited tuning. Quite happy on E10, very much designed for it. Will give away noticeable torque and driveability on standard ULP, but it'll still be strong.
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    Well Ken,

    When it’s all done... point it at Whyalla and come have a drink.

    Dogs and Feathered friends also welcome!

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    I can assure the O.P. that He's not going to have problems with any aspects of the LS3, particularly with a matched 6 speed. He's going to have masses of power & torque wherever He needs it,..that is one of the main attributes of the LS3, a big cube, lazy, V8,....I'd suggest very rarely will its capabilities be fully utilized.
    Hopefully the conversion will include a nice set of pipes so that another "benefit", that "V8 noise", will be forthcoming.
    Pickles.

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    The vehicle receives a unique reflash of the ECU via Les Richmond providing a specific level of tune, relevant for a 4x4.
    But that’s the beauty of these engines, you can do so much to them if it doesn’t quite meet your needs. Supercharger anyone???

    Quote Originally Posted by Graekynn View Post
    Lifes too short to give a crap about what anyone else thinks . I'm a little jealous and am curious to see how it would perform off road. I've always wondered whether this engine in this application would benefit from a retune i.e. cam profile and fuel/ignitions maps designed for low end torque, throttle response and economical cruising. Might lose a couple horses in the top end, but would be more tractable. Or is that all unnecessary?
    2012 Defender 110 (A silver one!)
    Defender:LS3 6.2 V8 and 6 Speed Auto, ARB BP51 shocks, springs, Damper, Gwyn Lewis running gear, Superior Engineering Radius arms, Long Ranger tank, Recaros', Dual battery, LED lighting, ARB Lockers etc etc.

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    Id like that Mike, you can take the 110 out and tell me your impressions!👍

    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Well Ken,

    When it’s all done... point it at Whyalla and come have a drink.

    Dogs and Feathered friends also welcome!
    2012 Defender 110 (A silver one!)
    Defender:LS3 6.2 V8 and 6 Speed Auto, ARB BP51 shocks, springs, Damper, Gwyn Lewis running gear, Superior Engineering Radius arms, Long Ranger tank, Recaros', Dual battery, LED lighting, ARB Lockers etc etc.

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    Exhaust: 3 inch Single

    As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way!😉

    Quote Originally Posted by Pickles2 View Post
    I can assure the O.P. that He's not going to have problems with any aspects of the LS3, particularly with a matched 6 speed. He's going to have masses of power & torque wherever He needs it,..that is one of the main attributes of the LS3, a big cube, lazy, V8,....I'd suggest very rarely will its capabilities be fully utilized.
    Hopefully the conversion will include a nice set of pipes so that another "benefit", that "V8 noise", will be forthcoming.
    Pickles.
    2012 Defender 110 (A silver one!)
    Defender:LS3 6.2 V8 and 6 Speed Auto, ARB BP51 shocks, springs, Damper, Gwyn Lewis running gear, Superior Engineering Radius arms, Long Ranger tank, Recaros', Dual battery, LED lighting, ARB Lockers etc etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baytown View Post
    As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way!
    A big single pipe on a bent 8 sounds great IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baytown View Post
    As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way!😉
    Are you going to fit a set of headers, or simply use the standard manifolds which I reckon will probably be fine for your purpose.
    I reckon a single big bore will be fine, I'm sure Andrew will be able to advise on the correct muffler so that the glorious sound of the LS3 working hard will not be lost.
    Pickles.

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    Headers

    Les Richmond fit their own ceramic coated headers specific for the vehicle and their tune, so it should be pretty flash!

    Quote Originally Posted by Pickles2 View Post
    Are you going to fit a set of headers, or simply use the standard manifolds which I reckon will probably be fine for your purpose.
    I reckon a single big bore will be fine, I'm sure Andrew will be able to advise on the correct muffler so that the glorious sound of the LS3 working hard will not be lost.
    Pickles.
    2012 Defender 110 (A silver one!)
    Defender:LS3 6.2 V8 and 6 Speed Auto, ARB BP51 shocks, springs, Damper, Gwyn Lewis running gear, Superior Engineering Radius arms, Long Ranger tank, Recaros', Dual battery, LED lighting, ARB Lockers etc etc.

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