Thread: 200/300Tdi engineering - NSW

Originally Posted by ashhhhh

Hey all,

So im considering swapping a 200/300 motor into my Series 3 109.

Im comfortable with the amount of info available on the actual swap but know nothing about the engineering requirements for rego in NSW.

Has anyone been down this road and has a rego'd vehicle with this swap?
What was required?

I expect that the brakes would need to be upgraded and I plan to use the Roam disc kit.
I will retain the stock gearbox and t/case but will be using an Ashcroft kit.

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers
Ash

Ash,

Not sure about the situation in NSW but the recommendation was to involve an engineer at an early stage.

Engineering a 200Tdi into a series 3

Are you thinking of keeping the turbo ? Seems this (depending on your driving style) may shorten the life of the Series gearbox.
200Tdi fits to the Series bellhousing easier than 300Tdi.
Disco 200Tdi you have to move the position of the turbo if you're keeping it, Defender 200TDi harder to find.

I stayed with the 2.4 Isuzu that was in my Series III but have yet to get it on the road so cannot comment on it's performance. Mine has a high speed transfer box.
Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Disc brakes sound like a good idea, there was something about an increase in weight or power of 10% or more meant upgrading brakes.


Best of luck,

Colin

Thanks mate.
Yes planning to keep the turbo, and exercise restraint.

I spoke to someone in the industry today who suggested that most engineers are happy if the power to weight ratio is quite low, and things look factory.
Neither of these should be difficult with this swap.

I'll plan it all out and see what they reckon, put any into here.

The power to weight may have little impact depending upon which engine he is removing. Yes if original LR 2.25 but maybe not if common Holden 186/202 or the less common ford 4.1 conversions, or a stage 3.5 v8. But going to disks is a good idea for any drum LR . If your transplanting maybe consider grabbing the power steering as well