V8..

[whitewolf]

...ok , I'm getting a lot of conflicting information about fitting a 3.5efi v8 into my 90  , Can some one who knows how to do it or has done it please offer some pearls of wisdom.

1. what do i need to fit the engine to my lt77 box, and should I take this route?, what are the down sides and how much work is involved :?

2. If not the above, what the hell do I do?

3.If good alternative to number 1 offered in responce to number 2, where do I get all the bits??

4. Someone tell me how the hell to to it.


Thank you all in advance.....oh yeah , paying for a 'proffesional' fit job is not an option, lol

[muddyweb]

If the box is an LT77 from a Range Rover, then it will fit.   (It will have a bloomin long bell housing.)

If it is not, then you need an adaptor ring, and that will be a couple of hundred quid unless you can find one second hand.


Aside from that, you have the option of putting an auto box in there.   Best bet would be to get a complete engine and box from a running RR or Disco and transplant the whole lot.

You can fit a manual Discovery gearbox (again, it will need to come from a V8 vehicle), but the gear lever will end up in a slightly odd place and you will need to modify your seat box (you'll loose your middle seat effectively)

Hope that helps :-)

[whitewolf]

Cheers Tim, my box is the standard diesel one, so I think i had better source a rangie one....dont want to have to chop stuff around :roll:

[dazzawhipple]

V8 conversion umm My V8 has been fitted last weekend...

Best thing is to get a LT77 box from RR clasic you will pay Up to 150 notes unless you get lucky :lol:

You will have to play around with the wiring a lot , New fuel pump and of course the engine Try to find a RR thats failed its MOT and strip it yourself Theres a few bits you need Chassis engine mounts air filter and if you strip it you know how to put it together..

this way all you have to chop around are the engine mounts

Problem areas is power steering, Altenator wiring

Any more question I can answer as and when I come across them

Darren

[landyman Ash]

Have you not considered the Auto box??

Ran it in my 90 hybrid, blooming fab!!!!  Would not go back to manual ever.  No messing with gearbox mounts either as they just bolt in!

[Xtremeteam]

although at the last event i was at my mate & i were drag racing his auto 90 against my manual 1 & the only time he could beat me was when he was in low box & i was in high,

[landyman Ash]

That is the down side of them, they have one hell of a lag!

Good for slow and techical off roading, terrible for acceleration.

[Thrasher]

*LAG*???

!!!!!!

I think not.

Auto box = power to wheels AT ALL TIMES. If you want to talk lag - explain what happens when you use the clutch pedal!

[Xtremeteam]

when we were draging i was spinning the wheels in first but as soon as they hooked up i was ofsky n left him behind (  he was on new diamonds & i was runnin old sats)

[landyman Ash]

when we were draging i was spinning the wheels in first but as soon as they hooked up i was ofsky n left him behind (  he was on new diamonds & i was runnin old sats)

V8reline is right.  Although you have permenant drive you can dip the clutch for a high speed start.  

Ive run auto for years and love it BUT pulling away at the lights against a V8 manual and Im left for dust!!!  

Both have pros and cons, for my type of off roading the auto is unbeatable but for V8Redlines (michaels) types of comp safari and fast accelaration EVEN when you need to change gear, the manual will thrash you!

[rokcrawlin]

other option is a 110 or 90 santana box they go on for miles the one i have has done starship mileage

[Range Rover Blues]

Auto box = power to wheels AT ALL TIMES. If you want to talk lag - explain what happens when you use the clutch pedal!

You still use the clutch pedal?