Thread: ok guys which motor???

Originally Posted by Dougal

None of the above.

Isuzu 4BD1T.

If you stick a truck engine in it, you may as well just buy a Holden Rodeo or Isuzu truck!

Originally Posted by IWANNAOLDRANGIE

I am once again re-evaluating the motorvation for my rangie project....... I currently have 4 ideas swimming in my head. 1986 hi line 4dr gutted shell
1. Redo another 3.5 with a torquier cam gas
2. Use my spare leyland terrier and build a 4.4-5.0L gas
3. Swap in a 253 gas
4. swap in a 200tdi (price of fuel......looking better all the time)
I'm in total confusion........... any thoughts people?

How about a copy of the Bowler Wildcat.
4.6 bored out to 5 litre with TVR heads

Originally Posted by RonMcGr

If you stick a truck engine in it, you may as well just buy a Holden Rodeo or Isuzu truck!

It's completely different to a rodeo and much more comfortable than the Isuzu truck.
Highly recommended.

Or, buy a Supercharged V8 out of a Jaguar XJR

Model Jaguar XJR 4.2 V8 Supercharged
Engine 4196cc, eight cylinders
Power 400bhp @ 6100rpm
Torque 408 lb ft @ 3500rpm

There would be an odd one or two at the wreckers

If all you are after is bulk horsepower then pick up a Chrysler Hemi 426. A bit big and heavy but a reliable 600+ horsepower and 6000+ usable rpm. Sound real good as a bonus. Not sure if aluminium versions are still available, but may be some used ones about in drag racing circles. Of course, squeezing it under a Range Rover bonnet may take the skills of a Smokey Yunick.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

If all you are after is bulk horsepower then pick up a Chrysler Hemi 426. A bit big and heavy but a reliable 600+ horsepower and 6000+ usable rpm. Sound real good as a bonus. Not sure if aluminium versions are still available, but may be some used ones about in drag racing circles. Of course, squeezing it under a Range Rover bonnet may take the skills of a Smokey Yunick.

Not to mention shoe-horning in a capable transmission.

I'm honestly leaning towards the diesel option I must admit.........currently driving a 5.0L NF fairlane an gas to work eveyday at the moment........and its getting a bit hungry at the bowser........let alone a fourby. tdi or izuzu the easiest? Or mabe some other suggestions?

Could always package one of these in along with a 6L80 E tranny
VM Motori S.p.A.

Mind you it might be worth more than the RR when done.