D2 V8 fuel consumption

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Originally Posted by pibby

something doesn't add up here....

Land Rover Discovery (98-04) Performance - Facts and Figures | Parkers

and if you put a 4.6 in your disco which a lot of people have the td5 is around 7 seconds slower.

Land Rover Range Rover (94-02) Performance - Facts and Figures | Parkers


obviously a uk site but you get the gist.....

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I stand corrected.
Then again, I should have known better, I heard it on Top Gear....
Whats with all the different models? :eek:
Thought it was just S, SE, HSE...

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I stand corrected.
Then again, I should have known better, I heard it on Top Gear....
Whats with all the different models? :eek:
Thought it was just S, SE, HSE...

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Stop trying to change the subject re the different models Disco Muppet, just accept that a TD5's true calling is as a slow noisy vibrating marital aid compared to the ultra silky smooth and substantially quicker V8. ...;)

I remember not that long ago any discussion regarding 'V8 v TD5' would have seen lots of different sometimes even heated comments from the TD5 brigade. I guess most of them must have blown up in the interim and their owners have now given up on trying to defend a lost cause. ...:wasntme:

cheers,
Terry

After spending time in the soapbox, I realise it's no point arguing with people on here.
After all, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
However, I will be remembering this little debate....
We shall see who triumphs.
NOW
Whats with the different models?! :p
Anyway as I said, I can't drive V8s...

Well,, I have to agree with the boys here, (Terry and Pedro),, Theres "nothing" quite like being behind the wheel of a nice smooth powerful V8,,Having just sold my D2 V8, and now driving a 2.4 Puma,, its chalk and cheese,, but I must admit, I hate visiting the servo's all the time,, and I spent alot of time/money there due to my heavy foot :(, but when you get to drag off ******* that dont realise just how quick the D2 is,, :D woohoo

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Originally Posted by Chops

but when you get to drag off ******* that dont realise just how quick the D2 is,, :D woohoo

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I beat a freelander the other day, does that count? :p

All this talk is making me keener to buy a V8 now. I have owned 2 TD5s in D2's but never a V8 D2. I own a V8 RRC which is a D2 block with 3.9 top and it goes alright. Test drove a 4l P38 a while ago, and loved it, is the D2 the same motor and gearbox combo?

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

I beat a freelander the other day, does that count? :p

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Na,, same marque doesnt count,,;),,
And obviously it wasnt being driven by my mrs,, :eek:

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Originally Posted by Banjo_pluker

All this talk is making me keener to buy a V8 now. I have owned 2 TD5s in D2's but never a V8 D2. I own a V8 RRC which is a D2 block with 3.9 top and it goes alright. Test drove a 4l P38 a while ago, and loved it, is the D2 the same motor and gearbox combo?

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Bypass 4.0 and go straight to 4.6. It's the disco that should have been.

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Originally Posted by clubagreenie

Bypass 4.0 and go straight to 4.6. It's the disco that should have been.

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I personally would have gone to the 4.6 on the rangie but it was already done when I bought it.

I intend to if the 4l gives issues, From research this is still cheaper than fixing a TD5:wasntme:

Did the D2 come with a 4.6 or do you use the P38 engine

Picked up a low kKm built P38 motor. Haven't looked back