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    Series engine swap

    Thoughts please
    Would it fit and would it be worth fitting a TD5 to a series 3?

    I may be able to get my hands on the engine with all it's bits including the intercooler, gearbox, transfer and ECU.

    Just playing with ideas right now.

    I can also get a classic rangie chassis to build up a highbrid if it was worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by George130 View Post
    Thoughts please
    Would it fit and would it be worth fitting a TD5 to a series 3?

    I may be able to get my hands on the engine with all it's bits including the intercooler, gearbox, transfer and ECU.

    Just playing with ideas right now.

    I can also get a classic rangie chassis to build up a highbrid if it was worth it.
    No I dont think it would be "worth it" - in that the resultant vehicle would be worth less than the sum of its parts. But it would be one helluva vehicle.

    You may need to upgrade other bits too - gearbox, diffs, axles, brakes.

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    You would spend $8000 on a vehicle worth $1500.I would use a worked 2.25 and fit gas. Pat

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    Classic Rangie if you are Serious.
    At least it will handle and stop like you are acustomed too.
    Plus the driveline would be more matched to the power than a Series.
    ENJOY,bring it on
    Andrew
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    Don't know if I will get it yet but it's possable.
    I can get my hands on a rangie chassis and the series does need a chassis swap so maybe I should go the whole hog...

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    Good excuse to clear a relic from the driveway
    Andrew
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