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intersting one really, I have a low mileage 3.9 RRC and a TD5 90, and towing heavy loads with the 3.9 is almost unbearable to me....
On the road on its own tho, with a bootful of revs it is great!
The TD5 is miles better in IMO when it really needs to work, but the V8 is great for a blast down the Motorway!!
(both are manuals by the way)
Could well do with a bit of work maybe!
Rgds
Pete
As mentioned above you really have to ring the neck of 3.5/3.9 V8's.
I dont change gear under 3000rpm (usually more like 3500rpm) and she'll rev to 4500 or so. It'll do 100kmh in 3rd (lt95 4 speed) up hill if the hill is long enough!:D:D
I've got a low k's 3.9 out of a disco using twin strombergs, efi exhaust manifolds and 2.5" exhaust system.
Most likely a new cam/lifters will do it the world of good. Whack on some efi exhaust manifolds and a nice 2.5 exhaust system as well and it'll feel like a new car. Sound a hell of alot better too.:cool:
STOP IT MICK, IT'S MAKING ME WET :o:eek:
Where is a good place to source new cams and lifters? 3.5 EFI spec.
probably Bruce davis in sydney, not sure about melbourne or Brissy
some carby v8s in 110s had restricters in the inlet manifold to keep the power down to 90hp.if you pull one of the carbys off and there is four small holes in the manifold instead of one big one it has restricters. if theyre in there take the other carby off and just pull the restricters out of the manifold. easy
I know L-R did this with the Stage Ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by peewee
Wasn't aware that it continued with the 110 / County.
the ones i`ve removed have been on military 110s. i dont know how widespread there fitment was on civilian spec 110s. any one know?
AFAIK it was only the stage one due to drum brakes
3.5 carby V8 is gutless (especially with the 5 speed). Don't even think about pulling skin of custard.