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Lt 77 In A sIIa
Cheggs:
Hi,
have any of you try'd this, the main advantage being the 5 speed box and full synchro mesh, the engine is a 2.3 or 2.5 ford diesel with the coversion plate to go on to a series 3 box, will there be any major problems? I'm planning on keeping the chasis unaltered along with the steering and suspension thus keeping thhetax exemption and putting on some rrc axle's I have obtained, I figured this would give me a vechile that can tow the caravan ( and stop) and also be use full for playing off road. Could I get awway with the clutch from a 3 or do I need one from a defender? any body else already done this?
12LDA28B:
I'm assuming that you'll be putting the whole thing in, complete with TF box. That will give you permanent 4WD, not something that your front axle is suitable for, having UJs in and not CV joints as on LRs built for permanent 4WD. You'll need a complete axle from a Stage 1 V8 to do this.
I wouldn't bother. Just buy an overdrive and laern to double de-clutch.
Synchromesh is for girls :lol:
Rich_P:
He did say he intends to fit the Range Rover axles though... which have CV joints and not UJs in. ;)
The only issue behind fitting the LT77 and transit lump is that you have to modify the chassis mounts for the transmission and engine, oh and buy a set of ear plugs I believe the transit lump is very noisey due to being an early direct injection engine.
Fitting Range Rover Classic axles aren't easy either, because Series vehicles use leaf springs while Range Rovers use coils. As a result you must modify the Range Rover Classic axles to accept leaf springs, and because of their greater width you must also fit wheel arch extensions onto the body.
In the process of fitting Range Rover Classic axles you also get the disc brakes, and these may require a different braking master cylinder to be fitted.
A standard Series can tow a caravan okay, remember they're actually able to pull well over 3 tons but the braking system (unless its one of the last S3 vehicles) is only rated up to around 2.5 tons. Just don't expect them to pull quick. ;)
By the sounds, really you want a Discovery or Range Rover Classic from the description you gave. Save up for a Discovery or Range Rover Classic and either sell the Series or keep it as a classic or fun vehicle to have as something 'different'. :)
EDIT: Ooops, I only just saw in your signature that you already have a Discovery. :oops:
Cheggs:
thanks
as usual I have alot to think about. I will probablely just stick to it as is but will add a servo to the brakes, how much will a servo improve stopping ablity?
Rich_P:
It won't improve the braking capability. A Servo simply makes it easier to push the brake pedal, nothing more and nothing less.
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