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3.5 v8 or 3l ford v6 into series 3????

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theemike:
which one do you think would be best 3l ford v8 or the 3.5 rover v8???
also which requires least work

mark.yellow.series.3:
rover V8,

easy to get spares, loads of people have done conversions before.
the engine is factory fitted to most other landies.

you know it makes sense.

electricbluebadger:
Do you not mean 3ltr ford V6...ie the essex lump, or 2.8 vg (cologne) far easier than the v8 to fit, no bulkhead mods needed, very good road engines but torques not ideal for off road work. Had a v6 station wagon 3ltr for years ... lovely on road drive, green laning was fine but ran away a little down steep hills when seriously off roading.

Cheers Steve

Range Rover Blues:
Yeah the V6 hasn't the engine braking of the V8 but can be tuned for either grunt or economy.  There was a guy up in Lancashire IIRC that did a conversion kit, a mate at college had his done, nice :D

That said a good V6 is a rare thing these days, whereas V8s are worthless at the moment so you can pick up a good 'un cheap.

murph:
You have to go for the rover V8, yes a few bulkhead mods, well worth the effort, my 2A was fantstic with V8 in it, wish I could get it back..

I have the bulkhead plans around somewhere if you need them..

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