Thread: V8 Disco 2 performance

I recall from somewhere, that the coppers use some sort of light ie, IR, Black, Fluorescent etc, or something that can actually "see" the indentations made by the original punching under the surface, even though there is nothing visible.
I'm sure someone here will know what I am on about.

AFAIK mid '01 on had high comp engines. XA and YA chassis numbers (early thor 4litres and 4.6 litres D2 in the USA) still ran the 8.38:1 engines. 1A VIN's were all high comp, including the p38A from '01.

This is from Tom at ULR parts in Melbourne 2 weeks ago, as I was enquiring about availability of hi or low comp short engines.

JC

Hopefully someone knows more about these motors than I do. I had a quick look on the web and foound that the 4.0l V8 came out in a 8.13:1 and a 9.35:1 ratio. On my block it definately says CR ?.38:1 which doesnt not match anything.

Justin, so that means if mine is a low comp engine in an '04 Disco then something funny is going on????

Thats a good one walker id be pi55ed about that too mate and if you can run the std unleaded without pinging it must be a low comp engin theres an easy way to fix it tho put a supercharger on the ****er and run about 10lb of boost into it that will give ya back the ponyies ya lack thats for sure

Adam are u sure the numbers arent :35 & not mistakingly taken as a :38
The number stamping can sometimes be a pain to read..just a thought

The best thing is to ring a dealer! & see what the engine no. comes up on the LRA system . This way u can check to see if the number matches what LRA have. It wont tell u comp ratio but at least u will know its the right engine. U can then ask the dealer to find out from the UK what the CR is supposed to be!! In a few short months they ,may get back 2 u.

Mine is 9.35:1 built late 01

BTW mine went great till i put on 32s

Originally Posted by sniegy

Adam are u sure the numbers arent :35 & not mistakingly taken as a :38
The number stamping can sometimes be a pain to read..just a thought

The best thing is to ring a dealer! & see what the engine no. comes up on the LRA system . This way u can check to see if the number matches what LRA have. It wont tell u comp ratio but at least u will know its the right engine. U can then ask the dealer to find out from the UK what the CR is supposed to be!! In a few short months they ,may get back 2 u.

Been out for another look. There is no doubt it is .38, it is very easy to read. I am sure the engine numbers should match as I bought the car brand new from Landrover.

Have you heard of a ?.38 engine?