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Which Diesel Engine is the best?
Range Rover Ron:
Hello again,
@ 70 mph I'd say my 300Tdi RRC is a tad quieter then my 200 Tdi Discovery,
but there's not much in it!
They are both reasonable quiet when you consider it is a deisel.
If you compare a Tdi to any of Land Rover's earlier deisels,
you will notice a remarkable noise reduction.
I know of a completely rebuilt 200 Tdi going for £500.
My Disco is for sale with 12 months MOT & 7 months tax for £1,000.
pm me with email address's and I'll send photos & details.
keep yer peckers up!
Rich_P:
--- Quote from: "Range Rover Ron" ---If you compare a Tdi to any of Land Rover's earlier deisels,
you will notice a remarkable noise reduction.
--- End quote ---
Don't forget advancements in sound proofing. ;)
"Almost reaching sixty miles per hour! Put on the ear defenders if you value your hearing!" *cue diesel noise getting louder and louder and louder to deafening levels* :lol:
Range Rover Ron:
Hello there,
Noise reduction is noticeable between a Tdi and Earlier Deisels, whatever the reason.
Keep yer peckers up!
Cheers......................
waveydavey:
Much as I am a fan of Diesel Engines I tend to go with the gas suggestion.
THe engine change needs a lot more than just an engine, the gas is still more environmentally freindly, will probably be as cheap to run if you look at £/mile instead of jus MPG.
Lots less work; you know the history of what you have and you keep the auto box.
Oh yes and you keep the V8, apparently they sound quite nice ?
bullfrog:
I have had most variants over the years and for simplicity, ease of fitment and insurance of course, I would go for a 300 Tdi.
They can be bought for sensible money these days.
I had one fitted to my RRC 4 years ago for £1800 including a fair amount of other work and it had a genuine 12 month warranty. I can PM the garage details over as he is very reasonable.
He did a 200 conversion for us as well for £1200 including a zues bell housing (4 speed/overdrive) + other work.
The 300 has a better turbo set up and is more refined because of this. It comes in pretty much off tickover so is hardly noticable.
I found the 200s to be harsher .
You can get a complete disco 200 for around £500 these days if you are in a position to have the donor vehicle and do the work. It can work out cheaper and of course you will have parts to sell on and recoupe some costs but it is more hassle if you work full time and have limited space ??
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