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3.9 V8 in Defender?

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dew1911:
The 3.5 is a FAR superior engine to the 3.9, so if you want a V8 (And can't afford a Chevy lump) then the 3.5 is a better bet by a long way.

Henry Webster:

--- Quote from: "dew1911" ---The 3.5 is a FAR superior engine to the 3.9, so if you want a V8 (And can't afford a Chevy lump) then the 3.5 is a better bet by a long way.
--- End quote ---



Can't think why you would say that, Dew.  The 3.9 is significantly more powerful and no less reliable.  3.5s are probably cheaper, but that's about their only advantage in my eyes.

4.6 is another option - and if you've already decided you can cope with the V8 fuel economy, not much worse.

I like my Tdi (28mpg even with me driving!) in the road car, but wouldn't have anything other than my 3.9 in the racer (15mpg on road about 4 mpg on stage on a standard engine)

WishIhadaLandy:
But with a LPG conversion it'll be affordable to run, in fact i remember reading that with LPG it works out even more economical than a Tdi! :shock:

Henry Webster:
Until the government put the tax back on! :lol:

Miniman:
Most people I have spoken to who have 90L tanks on there V8s still only get about 100 to 120miles to a full tank.......

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