Thread: What motor would you fit to replace 3.5V8

Originally Posted by TonyC

There is a Turbo Barra in a D1 floating about Instagram. 600hp or something.
The video I've seen of it on the beach, I'm not sure why it's not on its roof.

Tony

Yes the bright green or blue one, from a workshop over here.

Not a fan of Ford powered Landies, but I'd make an exception for that one
420hp and 990 Nm. Neat job too. You'd really want better brakes though

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I missed that.

If its a near mint 3 door, then I personally wouldn't change it as thats where the value is in the 3drs. Most forecast these going up in value over the long term. Although there are enough 3drs around, there isn't a lot of unmolested good 3drs around - they were mostly used as cheap toys, cut for big tyres and abused. It would be a real shame to change up a good one like that.

If it already has cut guards etc, then its just a play toy, go nuts with it.

Given the lack of interest in Discos these days I'm not sure about trying to keep it all original.
She didn't have any rust and is straight.

Interior is showing her age like me.
Probably put a cam in her

Originally Posted by PLR

G`day , rather than an engine possibly a cam shaft would be helpful , 3.5 in good nick is not that bad .

If a larger capacity is required , i would take the time to research what the American D1 96 -98 has .

It is call a 4.0 but is same capacity as 3.9 it is not the cross bolt motor that we know as a 4.0 .

It does not used a distributor but uses the GEMS system like the P38a 4.0 and 4.6 that we got here .

It is capable of tuning both ignition and fuel .

The other thing to do if in no hurry would be to learn the engine number prefixes and spend some time at picka part type wreckers .

That sounds very interesting I'll look into it, but I'll be looking at a cam as you say

I have a D1 which is on the market , its in the cars for sale section as of yesterday, suitable for wrecking or restoring, running gear is perfect, when I first built the car I started with a brand new crate motor, 4.6, sent it straight to Orger engines , ridge lined, better rings and pistons, balanced , custom ground cam. no expense spared and all receipts available
Rebuilt Transfer case, Eaton trutrac front and rear, superior engineering super flex arms front and rear, dislocation cones and the list goes on
Buy that and use the bits to make a cheap and very good 4wd

Originally Posted by discorevy

Not a fan of Ford powered Landies, but I'd make an exception for that one
420hp and 990 Nm. Neat job too. You'd really want better brakes though

Neat alright, just found this website.

Land Rover Discovery with a Turbo Ford Barra – Engine Swap Depot

Originally Posted by discorevy

Not a fan of Ford powered Landies, but I'd make an exception for that one
420hp and 990 Nm. Neat job too. You'd really want better brakes though

Hmm... I have a D1, same colour, AND a green top Barra.....🧐

Originally Posted by Tins

Hmm... I have a D1, same colour, AND a green top Barra.....🧐

Go on John, do it.

Just what you need, a little car project, I'm sure it would be all very straightforward 🤪

Tony