Thread: Disco1 engine conversion

I was *this* close to putting a GM 3800 V6 and TH700 out of a VP Yobbodore in my old blown up Disco. I had a donor VP at the time too.

I reckon it'd go very well using the TH700 auto, but with a manual you might notice the lack of low revs torque that you mention.

I reckon for the cost of doing any of the stuff I said, I could by a couple of old Disco1 V8s and have a spare parts pile for quick repairs

I don't have the space to do any of this though unfortunately. Working on that.

I think you have answered your own question.I would be good to do a lot of different things but it is wasted money unless you have a need for it.Regardless of brand once a vehicle is 5 years old it's all down hill money wise and there are some really good buy's,P38's are a good example,pick one of them up and and all your tinkering fetishes will be fullfilled.They are for all there faults one of the best driving machines you will ever have. Pat

I'd love a P38. Always loved the looked of them. If nothing else I reckon air suspension is pretty cool.

I just need the space on the ground for all the ideas I have in my head. Oh and a proper shed would be good too.

I went down this route, end up putting a TD5 in my series 1 Disco. Questions I would ask myself.

What is the purpose of doing this:
more power;
better fuel economy; or
just so that you can go through all the crap of a conversion, but be able to get your oilfilter without ordering it??

Anyway a standard 3.8 is not a great engine, it is a horrible engine to tow with and would get horrible fuel economy in a constant 4x4 2 tone rover. The supercharged 3.8 might be a better option, more torque.

If they could fit, I reckon a ford straight six would be a great engine. Good power, low reving torque, parts available everwhere and tthey last forever.

Bolt a turbo onto them and they are an animal. If you wanted more power in the future.

I agree the Falcon six would be great. However it would surely be too long.

My main aim would be easy to get and cheaper parts. More power would be nice. I suspect it would be 10000 times easier than putting a Td5 in it but still it is never going to be a cheap idea unless someone dumps their Aussie V8 whatever in my yard and doesn't come back. Preferably with adapter plates in the boot to suit my Rover

LOL.

With a mechanic to fit it and an engineers certificate aswell...

What more could you ask for to fall into your lap, (front yard)

Guys
I bought a 2 door 81 rangie from a local 4*4 place.
They spend a fortune on this car.
3.8 V6 with TH700.
Gearbox failed twice, fuses were a nightmare, fuel pump played up, something about pressure, very little low down torque and used just as much fuel.
Oh, and it always slipped out of low range, something not lining up.
This was so called professionally built mind you.

May I suggest, doing a 4.2 or 4.6 rebuild.
Had a couple of them and they go and are no real trouble once set up.

The holden just never sounded like a rangie should.

Best of luck should you choose anyway though.