Thread: 300tdi vs v8?

My 3.9 has done 300k and is still going strong and even if it died tomorrow I wouldn't be to worried as you can find plenty of good 3.9 engines for sale for $500. Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I have seen try and find any half decent TDI for less than 2k, if you can find one at all.

By the time all of the spare 3.9's are worn out all D1's will have long ago fallen apart from old age.

cheers,
Terry

This is slightly off topic but I've been looking for threads on converting from auto to manual and if its possible or how big a job it is. would it be different for a TDI compared to a V8?

Also how do the 3.5Ls compare to the 3.9Ls?

One thing's for certain, a V8 Disco will go past anything except a petrol station, they are more exciting to drive than the old plugger Tdi, but probably will get no further off road realistically if evenly equipped.
Hey you must be real flush with cash to want to near double your fuel consumption costs at a time when the only way for fuel prices is up and upward.
And there is the issue of rego costs, maybe different in your part of the world, but V8's here in QLD draw a premium (about $1200/year, vs $700 for a four cyl Tdi) rego cost.
Like has been already mentioned, thoroughly check for cylinder liner and cooling system problems in any potential D1 V8 purchase.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The V8 will you plenty of ECHO nimy , seriously i wouldnt bother with the swap a good tdi will give a V8 D1 a run for its money - i have no trouble showing up the V8 dunnydoor bogans in my tdi auto d1.

Is it magic mushroom season all ready

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The V8 will you plenty of ECHO nimy , seriously i wouldnt bother with the swap a good tdi will give a V8 D1 a run for its money - i have no trouble showing up the V8 dunnydoor bogans in my tdi auto d1.

You're on!
(Might have to learn how to be a bogan though.)

i have a v8 d1 and does it drink but love the sound of it as far as off road ability goes i don't think it makes a difference that comes down to suspension, tyres etc: when i got my d1 3.5 liter (3.5 hp) if i went through water deep than 2" it would start missing and playing up, but a new set of leads, sealed the dizzy with non harding gasket goo (makes it water tight but u can still take the dizzy cap off), and top secret part is to spray all electrical connection with spray bandage yes that's right spray bandage to make them water tight, which i did 2 years ago and i have spent up to 5 mins in water over the bonnet and it hasn't missed a beat it's just a shame gasket goo n spray bandage doesn't work on the door seals

if you want a V8 try the 4.4 P76 engine, it also came in the Leyland Terrier truck

Buy a V8 and develop it. That basic V8 engine's been around for decades, proven and reliable, and there's heaps of goodies for it from all over the world if you want to tune it. A 4.6, preferably top hatted, makes a lot of difference in how it performs in a Disco especially when fitted with a high torque cam and Tornado chip. Thermo fans and a decent dissy (Scorcher) are also recommended.

And they can be made to sound sensational for not much money. I especially like the V8 autos.

I use mine on weekends mostly now so the fuel costs are kept down. But it was my daily driver for over 10 years. No lpg fitted, and no engine problems other than a duff tps and some sticking valves due to not giving it enough 'stick' (bottle of Nulon and a good work out through the gears soon fixed that).