Thread: Would you put a holden motor in your Rangie

if the V8 in question is a 454........i guess it should be acceptable.....

Sabatage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Aren't holden v8 engines prone to breaking as much as the original? Positives are: they are in abundance and probably will get a lot cheaper with current fuel prices if money is no object. Why not go all out and get a crate HEMI or a nice reliable turbo diesel?

I would like to see a 454 in a RR , some how I dont think the diff could handle it though. I wonder how a V6 or a late model six from a Ford would go? Personally I think stick with the RR engine. we are interested in knowing how the extra weight and horsepower change the way the car handles etc..........

A ford six won't fit, trust me i tried(have to move front crossmember or mod firewall), a holden V8 ahhh NO, but a ford V8????, Well i already have!

I have a SUPERCHARGED FORD V6 in my Rangie.

3.8 litre with 15lb boost .............it ****s on MOST Rover V8's

both off road and on economy aprox 8klm/litre

I used to have a holden stroker in mine, 20 - 26l/100klm, thats why i pulled it and put in the desiel. An injected holden V8 would be good but not a carby model. The weight difference isnt to bad , its around 50kg

HSV Rangie has one, just wait for Michael to chime in

An old mate had a business in Sydney in the late eighties doing the Holden V8 conversion, they reckoned it was a great swap.

If you are up for a new engine, then I would consider a Holden efi unit, depending on what price you can get it for. The motor is generally a better engine than the Rover (Buick) and parts are available all over Australia, even in remote locations. Rover parts are a little harder to get at times. I have found the Rover motor generally to be a great motor. Easy to repair and fairly reliable. The holden motor similar, but leaks less oil and generally is cheaper to get worked on. I would have either but if it was a choice would have a 5ltre Holden for practical reasons.
The Holden (Buick) V6 is basically the same motor as the Rover (Buick) V8 with just 2 cylinders lopped off and not all alloy. Compare the two if you ever get a chance.
A new in crate 5litre will cost about $6-7k with a new 4.6litre Rover about $12k. Do the math.