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wanglemoose
25th February 2011, 08:09 PM
OK so its finally time do get rid of the old 4.0l and the zf auto, I'm sick of the 3 1/2hp it has and hate the auto programing.
So i'm putting an injected 304 and turbo 700 auto in it, it should hit the street with about 350hp. does anyone know if there is a turbo 700 to rr transfer case adapter kit available. the only ones i can find are for the turbo 400 which is a 3 spd and no lock up converter.
cheers
mick
jbell110
25th February 2011, 08:31 PM
I dont know of an adaptor, but keep us up dated as I may follow your leed !!

Jeff
Junosi
26th February 2011, 08:32 AM
Best of luck and keep us posted !
Fish78
26th February 2011, 10:51 AM
Id be very interested to see the build.
51jay
26th February 2011, 06:13 PM
Is this going in a P38A?? if so how do you intend to get around the pcu problems ?
redandy3575
26th February 2011, 10:30 PM
OK so its finally time do get rid of the old 4.0l and the zf auto, I'm sick of the 3 1/2hp it has and hate the auto programing.
So i'm putting an injected 304 and turbo 700 auto in it, it should hit the street with about 350hp. does anyone know if there is a turbo 700 to rr transfer case adapter kit available. the only ones i can find are for the turbo 400 which is a 3 spd and no lock up converter.
cheers
mick

That's Crazy!!!:eek:
wanglemoose
27th February 2011, 09:58 AM
Is this going in a P38A?? if so how do you intend to get around the pcu problems ?

yeh in my p38. more than likely going to piggy back the computers, but will see what happens when we get to that point.
glenhendry
27th February 2011, 07:31 PM
This is an awesome post. I agree with you totally, I cant see why piggy-backing the ecus is not possible. The thing I fear is future troubleshooting, as it will get more complicated. But dropping in a more modern donk and box seems like an awesome project. Document and photo everything and the best of luck to you.
DT-P38
27th February 2011, 10:32 PM
Yippee! Hope it all works out... an alternative solution at the next re-build would be nice!!! :D
Scouse
28th February 2011, 09:40 AM
Wasn't there someone here attempting this a few years ago? AFAIK, it wasn't finished due to the ECU hurdles.
rovercare
28th February 2011, 03:54 PM
Why a 5L? why not something worthwhile like atleast an LS1?
Remy
28th February 2011, 09:38 PM
Looking forward to the build tutorial and yes LS1 or more :)
Keithy P38
2nd March 2011, 07:49 AM
I like your choice of engine there! I believe the injected Holden donks are by far the best sounding bent eight around! My previous car had one and I thoroughly enjoyed every drive!

Try Wholesale Automatics (don't have the number handy but they are google-able) for the transfer case adaptor - they seem to be able to fit anything up to anything else! I got my T700 through them (for my chev) and they are excellent to deal with.

Cheers
Keithy
Vern
2nd March 2011, 07:52 PM
Ritters used to do a T700 to viscous transfer adapter years ago, could try them.
Oh and good luck
rags67
2nd March 2011, 08:28 PM
ok back to the original question is there a adaptor for the t700 to the lt230 yes marks 4wd adaptors do a 4l80e t700 to rr lt230 if u want to use the holden:) 4l60e talk to andrew at hiline4wd as he is doing this to his car
wanglemoose
4th March 2011, 06:43 AM
well im sad to say that after all the research and pricing the conversion wont be happening, the conversion is possible but it is just to far over my budget.
instead i have ordered one of these33874. also getting sent a zf4hp24 from the same place that they guarantee me will hold up to the power. total price of all the parts ive ordered for the job comes in at $12000. I still would have rathered to the conversion but when the pricing got to $20000 i started looking at other options.
pibby
4th March 2011, 12:48 PM
they're also offering this :

LANDROVER DISCOVERY 3 TDV6 POWER TUNE UPGRADE PLUG IN

30% MORE POWER AND TALK - $995 :D
jbell110
7th March 2011, 10:13 AM
is that from TRS ??




Jeff
wanglemoose
8th March 2011, 08:34 AM
is that from TRS ??




Jeff

yep
Remy
8th March 2011, 08:35 PM
After just going through the same research exercise also think about Davis Performance Landys at Annangrove in Sydney. 12k installed. He has a version there that you can test drive running petrol and LPG. To be honest more torque and stronger but fir only 400cc you don't get a lot over a standard p38.
5.0l long from the Uk about 7.5K plus shipping GST and import.
5.2 long motor from the UK 9K plus shipping GST and import.

LS1 or LS2 wreckers from a rear end smash about 2-4K plus 3K adapters and then fitting.
LS2 crate engine 4-6K
I also bought a P38 locker from a guy with a brand new defender in Wodonga. Open the bonnet and he has ripped the brand new engine out and replaced it with a brand new 6.2L A mechanic who has done the job himself and wow everything down to the steering wheel with paddle sports shift, new dials lockers etc. An absolute gem!