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V8 auto in to a Series
Paul Woodward:
I'm thinking of doing this next but it will be a lot of work. I need to take some measurments of a auto but the main problems I see are;
The auto box is very long so to have any rear propshaft the engine will need to be mounted as far forward as poss. I don't want to lose the Series front panel so the radiator will have to be mounted further forward.
The rear axle may have to be moved back as well. Mine is a 88".
Your front axle won't like the full time fwd.
The front prop will probably foul on the bellhousing crossmember.
That's all on top of all the other V8 fitting hassles!
Insurance on modded LR's doesn't seem to be a problem, you just pay more!
ed209:
--- Quote from: "MattW" ---Why do you want to change a Series into something that it's not? It's a lot of hastle.
You'r better off getting an old Defender or a v8 Range Rover?
Matt
--- End quote ---
Something it's not? But it will be wont it.
ed209:
If not a V8 sensibly priced alternatives?
MattW:
You can pick up v8 rangies for ~ £200-500
Coil sprung, wider axles, disc brakes etc. Common mod is to chop off the body work & stick a Series or defender body on the top. :) Very cool.
Frothy
ed209:
Isn't that a lot of work and the waste of a series?
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