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  1. 18th September 2014, 11:15 AM #1
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    01 P38 trans ecu

    Hi,
    New to the forum and need some advice on fitting an 01 P38 4.6 engine and trans into a Defender 130 crew. If I opt for an MS for the fuel/spark side of things will that same ecu handle/talk to, the transmission? If not, what do I need or will the factory transmission ecu suffice? I have looked and couldn't find the answer either here or on overseas sites. What other issues do you foresee? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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  2. 18th September 2014, 12:04 PM #2
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    Ashcroft do a stand alone gearbox computer called the compushift, I got mine to work with a diesel engine in a P38 and it only needed to carry over the throttle position sensor, but I still have all the other computers intact, whether they effect the gear change I don't know, but it can be done, might be easier to use the gearbox from a classic though.

    Good luck and keep us posted on your progress
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    Are the diffs on a Defender the same side as a P38, I think not. You are going to have fun getting a P38 gearbox and transfer box fitted unless you plan to use the P38 axles. Maybe I am Wrong?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayneg View Post
    Are the diffs on a Defender the same side as a P38, I think not. You are going to have fun getting a P38 gearbox and transfer box fitted unless you plan to use the P38 axles. Maybe I am Wrong?
    The P38 and most defenders share the same diffs, not sure about which way they rotate however

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  5. 18th September 2014, 03:29 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by wayneg View Post
    Are the diffs on a Defender the same side as a P38, I think not. You are going to have fun getting a P38 gearbox and transfer box fitted unless you plan to use the P38 axles. Maybe I am Wrong?
    You're correct. Maybe you can just replace the transfer case though if you want to persist with the P38 gearbox.
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