Thread: Want more power in your Defender?

Bush65

Someone (QLD from memory but not sure if he is on this board or outers) is putting in a Duramax V8 diesel in a 130.

Comparing Duramax to a TDV6 would be like comparing TDV8 to a 300Tdi.

That would be me. I have the 6.6 LTR LBZ and Allison 6 speed auto mounted in my 130 but have yet to sort out my spud shaft yet. Shifting from VIC to S.A in the last few weeks has slowed progress.

Good to see someone shoving the new 3.6 TDV8 in a defender. I basically went for the Duramax because they are more readliy available than rover v6 or V8 diesels and cause everyone said that ia 6.6LTR would not fit!

Originally Posted by Gaz69

Bush65


That would be me. I have the 6.6 LTR LBZ and Allison 6 speed auto mounted in my 130 but have yet to sort out my spud shaft yet. Shifting from VIC to S.A in the last few weeks has slowed progress.

Good to see someone shoving the new 3.6 TDV8 in a defender. I basically went for the Duramax because they are more readliy available than rover v6 or V8 diesels and cause everyone said that ia 6.6LTR would not fit!

You know the

Didnt happen without pic's.

That sounds sensational.

Keep us posted with the outcome Gaz69.

All the best.

Originally Posted by Gaz69

[B][I]That would be me. I have the 6.6 LTR LBZ and Allison 6 speed auto mounted in my 130 but have yet to sort out my spud shaft yet. /I]

Do you know what type/model Allison it is?

Rob

That all sounds good but is everything within reach for servicing when it's fitted or do I grow tripple jointed elbo's to work on it?. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

That all sounds good but is everything within reach for servicing when it's fitted or do I grow tripple jointed elbo's to work on it?. Pat

Being able to access, service and repair ? Now that's a novel idea Pat

isuzubob Wrote:

Do you know what type/model Allison it is?
Rob

Rob, It is the Allison 1000 6 speed that came with the duramax.

rick130 Wote

Originally Posted by PAT303
That all sounds good but is everything within reach for servicing when it's fitted or do I grow tripple jointed elbo's to work on it?. Pat
Being able to access, service and repair ? Now that's a novel idea Pat

My tdi300 130 is not the exactly the eastiest of vehicles to service. I do all my own servicing , modifications, maintenance so if it is a bit tight under the bonnet with the Duramax i can live with it! I am remote mounting the oil and fuel filters so it will be easier to maintain than the TDI300. Any vehicle is a compromise and i am prepared to live with it and enjoy the grunt of a V8 and good ecoconomy of a diesel. I have all the diagnostic software for this engine so have no reservations about reliabilty.

Gaz

Sniegy Wrote:

You know the

Didnt happen without pic's.

That sounds sensational.

Keep us posted with the outcome Gaz69.

All the best.

I subscribed yesterday so when INC/Paypal clears the payment and i work out how to post photos i will post some PICS.

Cheers Gaz

That would be me. I have the 6.6 LTR LBZ and Allison 6 speed auto mounted in my 130 but have yet to sort out my spud shaft yet. Shifting from VIC to S.A in the last few weeks has slowed progress.

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Hi Gaz,
this is a dream combination for me. That auto is a beautiful thing...Can't wait for the pics, and yes, I was also told ' Don't be an idiot, it'll never fit' when I asked a few diesel conversion places for info about the engine and trans etc so I could go about fitting one to the RR. Shortsighted and downright rude some of them were, I can tell you

Keep up the good work!

JC