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  1. 20th September 2007, 11:19 AM #1
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    Is it a viable transplant ?

    Bloke on ebay selling a Td5 engine.

    Would it be viable / possible / economically realistic to transplant into an Classic LSE RR ?
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    why would you want to inflict that on yourself ?

    not something i would even contemplate ..
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    More of an intellectual excercise than anything.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    There is one running around Toowoomba
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    Would it be viable / possible / economically realistic to transplant into an Classic LSE RR ?
    Viable - not really
    Possible - definitely
    Economically realistic - not if you're starting with just the engine

    You'd be better off looking for a complete donor car (write off) to start a transplant like that.
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    I have seen it done in a 100 inch Rangie. They reckoned it was fantastic. I wouldn't do it.
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    does it come with computer??
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    viable - depends what you mean by viable!
    Possible - yes
    Economically realistic - absolutely not

    The problem is that you have transplant not only the engine, but all its accessories, plumbing and electronics. You need a lot more than the advertised motor! And then you have to fit it all into a vehicle that was not designed for it.

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    When I was planning my Tdi300 swap, Andrew Richmond (L R Automotive) had just started developing his TD5 swap with modified computer etc. At the time he suggested I find a defender Td5 and computer as the better option. So may be worth speaking to him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    Bloke on ebay selling a Td5 engine.

    Would it be viable / possible / economically realistic to transplant into an Classic LSE RR ?
    Vlad
    All I can say is that LR nutters in the UK when they have problems with a TD5, pull it out and retofit the TDi200 or Tdi300 and that is the home of the marque.

    There are many RRs running around with Td1300's.

    Now about the LSE - that is one car I would definitely like to have and keep.
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