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Range Rover 3.5 v8 into series 2a SWB

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yellow series 2a:
I have a range rover v8 3.5 + range rover 4 speed gear box, first of all as the gearbox is fixed four wheel drive will the series axels be ok. what major mods do i need to do to get the engine + gearbox in. I also have a Land Rover 90 2.25 gearbox can this go stright onto the V8 i would perfere to fit the 90 box as it is five speed + easyer to fit that range rover box i think! :D

Thanks for any help! I need all the help i can get!!!

Andy the Landy:
Howdo 8)  Just wait for Mark Yellow to come along. He's got a V8 in his Series with an LT95 box. Had to have custom props made, but I'm sure he'll give plenty good advice :wink: (also need him to give help and advice for when my V8 goes in :wink: )

Rich_P:
The front Series axle (apart from the Stage One axle) is unable to sustain permament four wheel drive without damage to the swivel components.

You will have to modify the chassis' transmission mounts to fit either the LT95 you have with the V8, or for the LT77 that is in your Ninety.

You can get conversion kits that mean you can keep the standard 2.25 engine mounts on the chassis, and just basically bolt the 3.5 Litre Rover V8 up to the Series gearbox.  As long as you're not thrashing it, the gearbox should be okay for a long time.

I assume the engine is a 3.5 Litre on carbs?

ian_s:

--- Quote from: "Rich_P" ---The front Series axle (apart from the Stage One axle) is unable to sustain permament four wheel drive without damage to the swivel components.
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not just that, you get some rather strange feedback through the steering wheel.

Spyderman:
The axle problem is because Series Landys, apart from the Stage 1 V8 use UJ joints and permanent 4WD require CV joints.

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