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engine swap
discodee:
Hi there When I got the rr the guy threw in a spare engine that he sais is in good nick and was running when he got it the cars fitted with a 3.5 V8 and the other engine is a 4.2 V8 off a newer model the original is an 87 and the spare is off a 92 I believe,does this cause any problems with the drive train with the increased power?and does it bolt straight on and what about the electrics etc has anyone done this before if so what problems if any did you encounter thanks for reading this,cheers the noo don
Skibum346:
I don't know the answer to your question in detail, but I suspect with that age gap, you'd need to look at the ECu to make sure you have the right version... always assuming the 87 model does have one!
You may have drivetraini problemns if you use the extra oomph of the 4.2 all at once... but part of that will be a function of the age of the components. If it's the origonal gearbox and such... I'd have a are applying the fast button!
It's definitely possible to do though.
I know someone will be along in a mo to help further...
Good luck!
Skibum
Guardian.:
i picked my 110 up yesterday, had a new 4lrt, replacing the 3.5, it lasted about 7 miles and ripped the rear prop to bits. how happy am i!
discodee:
--- Quote from: "Guardian." ---i picked my 110 up yesterday, had a new 4lrt, replacing the 3.5, it lasted about 7 miles and ripped the rear prop to bits. how happy am i!
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mmmm that doesnt sound good sorry to hear that what are you gonna do!!!is there a stronger prop you can buy or are we talking stupid money for them or get them off the donor vehicle of the engine maybe Ill just punt the motor on to avoid the chance of doing any damage apart from what im gonna do offroad :roll:
Guardian.:
i think its just that props were shot anyway although seemed fine before the new one, just bad luck again i shuld think. new props fitted tomorrow so hopefully back on the road again!
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