Thread: R380 compatability

Hello all,

I have a range rover classic with a retrofitted R380 in it. It's seen better days and I want to replace it, I don't think its going to be economical to repair. I don't know where it came from I expect a disco but am not sure.

I also have a late model TD5 Defender with an R380 in it, I have half an idea to swap the box from the defender to the rangie and put a brand new recon unit in the defender. Anyway....

I want to know how I can tell if the boxes are compatible between the vehicles and if not how I can determine which replacement box I would need / would be compatible for the rangie.

Sure I have the serial numbers for both boxes but is there a place where I can find out what the numbers relate to in terms of cross compatibility and overall specification?

Any info or direction gladly received.

Thanks,

Ian.

I'm pretty sure they aren't swappable as both the input shaft and the gear stick position are quite different. I do have a quite good R380 box out of a D2 V8 for sale, not sure if freight from SA would make it worthwhile though.