Torque not kW's

Originally Posted by
mylesaway
Yep, I certainly don't think you've 'over invested' working on those figures.
I'm in the same boat after 16 1/2 years of D2 ownership. If you add up the total ownership cost over those years I don't believe I could have done it cheaper with
a 80/100 series LC. Have had a Hilux and LC BJ73 in the past and while they were both very reliable vehicles, there is something about the comfort, safety
and 'driveability' of the D2.
I can't wait to see a video of your D2 in action after the rebuild.
How many Kw's are you heading for after the rebuild?
Anyway, still worth the cost of this little filter at the end of the day.
Only takes a tiny piece of grit to get in an injector to stop them dead. Don't ask how I know this....

Not actually after specifying Kw's just torque of which I have the desire of 400 Nm at 2000rpm.I am lead to believe this is eminently possible, more than this would just be extra cream. Suppose made the choice to go this way supplementing it with the 4.37 diff ratio for what I perceive the best compromise for off roading and copping an extra 200 rpm at 100kph cruising with 32" tyres.
By my reckoning this would be relatively unstressed for both the engine and more so the auto. Talking budget and a rebuild of the Auto and transfer box both with Ashcroft internals (1.1 would solve the 2oorpms)would nearly double the investment, be great no doubt (especially central ATB which as a long term Audi quattro driver with a love for torsen centres) but a cheque too far! Have no desire to remove either from the D2 myself but have a very reasonable quote to replace the Torque Convertor once the engine is up and running.
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