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  1. 17th February 2009, 08:56 PM #1
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    Duramax Powered Defender

    Some of the lads have asked me to post some photos of my current project. I have an ex NSW railways twin cab that i wanted to set up as a tourer and have some decent grunt. I like the TD5 in my disco (after it was chipped) but 3.5 Tonnes plus towing a trailer in a head wind is not my cup of tea trying to maintain a reasonable speed, hence a bigger motor. I have a 6.2 Chev Diesel in my Rangie but wanted a Direct injection motor for efficiency. Found a motor and Allison 6 speed package and bought it to start the conversion. I am hoping to have it on the road late in the year depending on work.

    The motor is rated at 360 HP and just under 900nm of torque so hills should not worry it.
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    Sounds very interesting
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    ...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.

    Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???



    Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

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    Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!?
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    How far into the firewall does that motor sit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Psimpson7 View Post
    Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!?
    Ha Ha Ha, with 900Nm do you really CARE how much it weighs Pete???

    I'm thinking of this combination in the wifes Vogue LSE, as it is STILL in bits waiting for the Tdi to be fitted...

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    ...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.

    Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???



    Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

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    Mmmmmmm how much
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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Ha Ha Ha, with 900Nm do you really CARE how much it weighs Pete???

    I'm thinking of this combination in the wifes Vogue LSE, as it is STILL in bits waiting for the Tdi to be fitted...

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    Lol. fair point....!
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  9. 17th February 2009, 10:09 PM #9
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    Duramax

    Psimpson7 wrote
    Nice work! Dare I ask how much it weighs!!?
    I forget the weight but it is about 20kg heavier that a 6.2 / 6.5 chev diesel. Alloy heads certainly help keep the weight down. I have the motor sitting back a fair way so that should help with weight distribution.

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    How far into the firewall does that motor sit?
    It sits in front of the firewall but i trimmed the footwells a bit. Have yet to finish trimming them yet.

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    ...If it'll fit in a Deefer, it'll fit in my Rangie.

    Anyone want a 4BD1T and as new military spec LT95???



    Keep those pics coming Gaz, I am drooling already!

    JC

    Mmmmmmm how much
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  10. 18th February 2009, 03:06 AM #10
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    Wow...thats going to be one Awesome Defender!
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