Thread: ok guys which motor???

Originally Posted by Tzukius

I have an '85 Rangie 3.5ltr that is a project just starting. Just wondering is it worth considering a Gen III 5.7ltr transplant?

Here is an interesting project for you.
As you know, a lot of people waffle on about how economical the GM engine is, and how good it would be in a land rover.

Okay, we know that engine is quite economical in a Holden Sedan. Do a Google and have a look at what happens to the economy in a heavier AWD Cross 8

IMHO, the Gen 3 is still a Truck engine.

Why not the New Ford Quad cam V8??? At least ford for there new engines to Euro spec, unlike GM who bribed the old engine back into production....

This would be a cheap way to go diesel. Easiest would be to drop the rangie body on the disco chassis. Just an idea.

Vehicle Detail - Pickles Auctions Australia

Originally Posted by locorr

This would be a cheap way to go diesel. Easiest would be to drop the rangie body on the disco chassis. Just an idea.

Vehicle Detail - Pickles Auctions Australia

I was thinking about a td5 in a classic rangie and thought about your suggestion about swapping bodies but isnt that illegal ie ringing? or is it if you own both vehicles?

I find that intensely funny locorr..........I worked for pickles auctions up until 4 months ago.........cant seem to escape the place lol!!!!!

Go the Tdi, what a beauty of an engine and you could always get a diesel/gas system fitted down the track which would make it a ripper of a system.

Xavier

Originally Posted by sclarke

IMHO, the Gen 3 is still a Truck engine.

Why not the New Ford Quad cam V8??? At least ford for there new engines to Euro spec, unlike GM who bribed the old engine back into production....

Run a tape over one and you'll know why

narrowed it down........going to go diesel.......more useful as a tourer tower.....so isuzu, 200tdi,300tdi or chev v8????