ENGINE TRANSPLANT???

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Originally Posted by Grimace

The main reason I dont want to but a 4BD1 in it is due to weight.
Don't get me wrong I love the big torque diesels, just not for what I want to do.

I also intend on keeping the rangie front to rear balance as close as possible. Which unfortunately (or fortunately) rules out old chevs and the 4BD1.

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There is something in this. My NA 2.25D powered IIA goes better on (soft WA beach) sand than my 4BD1T powered 110.

Same wheelbase
285s on the IIA, 255s on the 110
500-1000kg more weight on the 110
110 has more than double the peak power and torque of the IIA
The 4BD1T is at least 200kg heavier

The 110 always feels like the heavy front end is trying to dig in. The extra power and torque means it still gets through most sections without issues, but it works a lot harder over identical bits of terrain.

I suppose I should swap tyres and try again to see if the small amount of extra width makes a difference though.

Swapping the tyres would probobly make it worse, i find narrow tyres work great in sand due to the fact your not cutting through as much sand width wise, as you go wider you need to apply more throttle and work the motor harder to keep your momentum. The weight thing would definetly be the main factor.

:cool:Reminds me of a lovely late afternoon drive along North shore on the way to Rainbow beach in an old G60 with a 253 Marks 5spd and 33's, tide coming in, nothing but soft white sand to trek on, temp guage on 120, foot on the boards and moving at around 2 km p/hour when a wiser man drove past me in a smokey old lowlux with ally tray and stockies, comfortably cruizing at around 60 kph.:(

(apologies for the lack of Rover content) although.... that day also reminds me of a drive a couple of weeks ago dragging the family up to the top of Bulla with the 3.5 BW35 2 door, very similar - foot on the boards, 2 kph temp guage begging for mercy and my sphinkta clenched so tight I got stretchmarks.:o

Make it big, make it rev

So does that mean you'll stroke that 5 litre:angel: ^^

Go the diesel if your doing long distance touring but go the gm 6l v8 with direct injection LPG for more fun at a cheaper rate:D(50-60c/L at the moment). Get duel fuel for a reasonable touring range so you can go outback on your lpg and when thats empty return on petrol in your 2nd tank with a jerry can or 2 as safety.
In nsw ( not sure about qld) anything over 10% larger in engine capacity requires an eng. cert.

Well thanks for the info and opinions guys.

Unfortunately I am not goin to be doin anything anytime soon as I just bought a disco... hey it was cheap, I couldn't say no! :(:D:angel:

But I do intend on spending a few dollars improving the standard 3.9 in the future, just not gonna bother goin all out just yet, and have kept the info for a LS2 on file.

in the mean time I somehow ended up spending $$$ on the original 3.9 bottom end, then got a 4.6, then got some more head work, ported inlet...
Custom chips, many hours of tuning....


Now I am looking to go 5.7 or 6L LS motor, just as I should have darn well done in the first place!
So to all who suggested the GM/Chev motor in the first place, I should have listen to you!

Coming very late to this.

Once upon a time I used to get access to US magazines off road and Sports. I recall in one article on Rangies (RRCs) even the yanks were complaining about the fuel consumption; 6+ litre Suburbans were much more economical - Suburban - economical - OXYMORON; but there you go!

With time over again, and with a RRC, I'd do a GM or Ford V8 diesel in a box c/w computer, or the same in a Gen 3 or equivalent. An modern engine that is in Oz in an F100 or a Commodore. RRC with a 7ltr F100 V8 diesel -------DROOOOLLLL!!!

Cheers

RF

I know of a Classic that's hooning around with a FORD V8 in it... Goes very well indeed, and when he departed my estate recently, all four tyres chirped as it changed up. Impressive.

Best of all, you can get blue 'Ford' ovals that are similar size to the Land Rover green badges, should you wish to complete the engine identification on grille and tailgate....

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Originally Posted by superquag

.......Best of all, you can get blue 'Ford' ovals that are similar size to the Land Rover green badges, should you wish to complete the engine identification on grille and tailgate....

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How can you talk of such sacrilege? [puts hands over ears and refuses to listen to talk of Ford once owning Land Rover]