Thread: New Engine Time

A new 4.6 would be lots cheaper.
And do you also have the 3K to upgrade the probably by now tired ZF?

I have a friend who has one of the 5Ls and is relatively happy but Bruce recommended the 3K ZF upgrade to him as a minimum with a 7K upgrade recommended.(according to my friend)
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

A new 4.6 would be lots cheaper.
And do you also have the 3K to upgrade the probably by now tired ZF?

I have a friend who has one of the 5Ls and is relatively happy but Bruce recommended the 3K ZF upgrade to him as a minimum with a 7K upgrade recommended.(according to my friend)
Regards Philip A

Yeah not cheap my quote is around 11k drive in drive out,with new comp,dynod.
Was thinking of running the zf as is until it starts to die again, then reco it with stronger bits,it was recoed last year after injesting mud

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Yeah not cheap my quote is around 11k drive in drive out,with new comp,dynod.
Was thinking of running the zf as is until it starts to die again, then reco it with stronger bits,it was recoed last year after injesting mud

11k, do you honestly think you'll get 11k worth of enjoyment from it?

Cant help with that one but you sure could stick something wild in for that dosh... It wont end there though as the drive line will have to be uprated to cope. Are you blackrangie from the 4WD action forum?

Originally Posted by rovercare

11k, do you honestly think you'll get 11k worth of enjoyment from it?

sounds steep but,graeme cooper quoted around 11k just for a 4.6 built up from a doner block, nothing special.

everywhere seems to want 10k for a 4.6 install, drive in/out.

Seems like a lot,but a good engine will put your resale up a fair bit when(and a big if) i ever sell.

Any better options?

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Cant help with that one but you sure could stick something wild in for that dosh... It wont end there though as the drive line will have to be uprated to cope. Are you blackrangie from the 4WD action forum?

Yeah mate,been away from the forums for a bit, big chunk of cash but bruce sure seems to know what he's doing,and has a great rep. Thinking the new kam lockers later to cope? what do you think?
Hows your beast going?

Les Richmond Automotive

From kam website
New Design Benefits KAM Locker
1) Less expensive than our competitors.
2) Better value of money, than ARB. (KAM has shafts + driving member hubs included)
3) Optional LSD and Diff Locker combination. ( i.e. in the same axle)
4) 3 part heavy duty 4 pinion carrier included
5) Improved strengthened half shafts included. ( Optional upgraded Aerospace specification steel shafts )
6) Activator mechanism internal to axle diff pan.
7) Push button operation, 1 second lock up time, (Clear Off/On warning lamp).
8) Neat and tidy installation, all fitted inside the new diff pan.
9) Easy set up, adjustment, inspection and serviceability.
10) Optional rock slider diff pan protector available (May 2006)

New KAM LSD 4 Pinion Differential
1) Adjustable clutch plate configuration
2) Adjustable plate pre-load
3) Upgradeable to Diff Locker/LSD in one combination
4) Tried and tested in competitions
5) Less stress applied to shafts than a Detroit (Smoother power lock up)

Type Approval Military Tested by Santana Motors SA
For the past 18 months, the new locker has undergone strenuous Type Approval Testing by Santana Motors SA in Spain for the use in their Spanish military vehicle, the PS10 "Military". Following success in these trials, we received orders of a first batches of rear lockers in November 2004 and a since then we have supplied 2600 which have been fitted direct to the production line.

Originally Posted by rovercare

11k, do you honestly think you'll get 11k worth of enjoyment from it?

Right foot says yes, bank account says no

Originally Posted by blackrangie

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Seems like a lot,but a good engine will put your resale up a fair bit when(and a big if) i ever sell.

Any better options?

I don't think it would add anywhere near as much value as it would cost.

How about a 355 Holden V8?