Thread: Alternate engines for 01 D2 v8 petrol?

Forget the other engines, just get top hat liners fitted in a 4.6. Or buy a TD5.

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Originally Posted by gooddog

Hi all...
A friend of mine is tired of all the problems he's having with the v8 in his 02 disco (now its a head gasket) and wanted me to ask the gurus (you guys) has anyone put a holden or chev or other in as a replacement? If so:
what did it cost?
what size?
adaptor plates? (where)
this and any additional info would be much appreciated
Thanks

Yep, as bee utey said, I had a GMH powered and not much chop and resale is a shocker.
Get the 4.0 stroked, even to a 4.9L with top hats etc, some better tuning via motec or Haltech and keep it well cooled and you will not look back.
I would estimate $7-10K.

I know its only a small increase but it will make an amazing difference, probably as much as the rest of the running can take.
Fit a low coolant alarm and tranny cooler at same time.

If I was going to interchange to another brand, wait a moment while I don flame proof suit, I's go a complete engine/gbox/tfr from a V8 cruiser.

Rebuild 4.7 to produce some decent power. From experience 600-800HP is viable, but keeping it down to 600 keep revs to 14000.

GM LS7 -> Tremec TKO600 -> Rakeway Engineering adaptor -> LT230

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

If I was going to interchange to another brand, wait a moment while I don flame proof suit, I's go a complete engine/gbox/tfr from a V8 cruiser.

Rebuild 4.7 to produce some decent power. From experience 600-800HP is viable, but keeping it down to 600 keep revs to 14000.

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

GM LS7 -> Tremec TKO600 -> Rakeway Engineering adaptor -> LT230

Makes perfect sense ---for a race car.

I wouldn't limit it to a race setup!

The LS7 has 330lb/ft at 1000 rpm! (thats about 70lb/ft more than the 4.0RV8 at peak!) rising to 470lb/ft at 4800, and even about 370lb/ft at the limiter

The Tremec can be had in all number of ratios and shifter positions, and the LT is already there, and capable of running it.

Would be a pretty awesome set up!

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

I wouldn't limit it to a race setup!

The LS7 has 330lb/ft at 1000 rpm! (thats about 70lb/ft more than the 4.0RV8 at peak!) rising to 470lb/ft at 4800, and even about 370lb/ft at the limiter

The Tremec can be had in all number of ratios and shifter positions, and the LT is already there, and capable of running it.

Would be a pretty awesome set up!

Guess it would be fun especially at the lights when you drag a skyline.
Would the running gear and especially brakes be up to the job though.

We have 5 SS 6L utes for work cars so can vouch for their power and Torque, I do believe they are probably too powerful for this particular application.
The 4.6 puts it under strain and they are not exactly a powerhouse.