Thread: 1983 Range Rover

Buy a wrecked 94 / 5 / 6? Disco out of the markets ... with the 14cux on a 3.9L ... and shoehorn the whole engine & drivetrain in ...

Problem solved ...

Sorry, I couldn't follow what you have removed/fitted as far as carbs and LPG.

A ZF4HP22 auto and LT230 transfer case from a Disco I or classic rangie would probably be best. Make sure you get a V8 version - diesels Disco I versions have different bell housing etc.

P38 rangies had a slightly larger and stronger ZF4HP24EH, but these are electrically controlled and you would need a compushift to control it.

Disco II ZF4HP22E are also electric controlled, but same size/strength (as Disco I.

Extra clutches and some parts from 4HP24 can be used to upgrade a 4HP22.

AFAIK all ZF autos used in rangies have the BorgWarner viscous transfer case, and the P38 transfer has the front output shaft on the wrong side for your rangie. The LT230 transfer case is regarded as stronger than the BorgWarner.

Have at Ashcroft's website for more information.

thats not a bad idea as a 4 speed auto + transfer case installed by someone can cost me approx $3000 to $4000 then my induction upgrade + LPG add $2000 = 6k. im sure i can find awrecked disco for less than 6k ill do all the work my self if so.

thanks.

Chris

at the moment im running the 3.5 v8 with its origional twin strombergs it is on lpg already with the older gas injection system the mixers are unadjustable.

i wanted to change the inlet manifold and put a weber 500 instead of the origional twin carbs.

Chris

Originally Posted by chris1983rangie

im sure i can find a wrecked disco for less than 6k

Your over East ... so you should be able to pick a Disco up for $1500 .... You lucky sods

Mike

When I had a v8 in my rangie, I fitted a webber 500 carbie. It was terrible off road and I ended up changing to a quadrajet from a holden v8 - lot cheaper and better off road.

Unless you want dual petrol and lpg, stick with lpg only and use a throttle body from an injected engine.

hi bush65,

when you say Qudrajet, is that the old Rochester 4 barell made for the old GM's holden 308's?

because instead of getting a new edelbrock inlet manifold and new weber 500carby, i can get a 2nd hand 215 buick inlet manifold with a 4 barrell Rochester for around $350 + $100 shipping outa the States......!

cheers,

chris.

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Your over East ... so you should be able to pick a Disco up for $1500 .... You lucky sods

Mike

hi Mike,

LoL yea you are right bout cheap discos goin for around $1500 down east alright. ive seen a few at auctions over the year. rollovers, write offs etc.

Chris