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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Xtremeteam on June 06, 2006, 11:04:02

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: Xtremeteam on June 06, 2006, 11:04:02

any one on here got one of these fitted to there motor?

currently got a 200tdi in mine which is "slighty" tweaked but looking for more power now,just after some genrel info on the TGV & what people think of them,

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: Porny on June 06, 2006, 11:21:19

Lots of torque... but don't rev.

All over after about 1500rpm.

Ok for all out slogging... but depends how you drive.

And not cheap.




Other options -

A properly modified 200 or 300Tdi
A properly tuned Td5

Or cheap option - a BMW engine!!
You can pick up a 2.5Td BMW engine for not that much money, and if you get an early car, the ECU wiring isn't very hard at all (no security).  Basically the same engine as in the RR 38A - but with a few differences.
(fitted to BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and Vauxhall Omega's)

But make sure you get the intercooled version.

I helped fit one to Andy (from Allisport) TMC racer before he sold it... and blinkin'eck it was quick!!!

You could also fit the latter 3.0L TD (which has a variable vain turbo) but the wiring is a little bit more complicated, but there are ways around it.



Ian

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: drum on June 06, 2006, 15:29:42

Presumably the BMW engines need a conversion plate??

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: Porny on June 06, 2006, 15:31:49

Or you could run the BMW spec R380 bell housing, though you would need to check what input shaft length is required.  I'm sure ashcrofts could sort this out.

The racer I worked on ran the BMW gearbox.


Ian

Title: tgv 2.8
Post by: tiltboy on June 15, 2006, 17:23:19

Hi.

I used to work for Nene Overland and drove the TGV equipped 130 quite a lot. It was a beast! Fantastic torque, loads of pull, but did rev out quite quickly. An overdrive cured this.

One thing to consider is that this is NOT a direct replacement for the 200 tdi. The TGV 2.8 is a development of the 300 tdi, so the R380 (and tunnel/floorpan :roll: ) is needed - now it's really expensive!  :shock:

Try Motor and Diesel for an engine only quote or Nene for a fitted price.

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: chasm on July 01, 2006, 22:21:07

hey mikey all them photos and you didnt get one of the suzuki recovering a land rover so much for them being a guff anchor hahaha :D how you. not got any pics of the yellow pearl up yet.did you like the dvd of drumclog. suzuki sean

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: thermidorthelobster on July 01, 2006, 22:32:08

Wasn't it Jeremy J Fearn who used to race with the 2.5 BMW diesel, and seemed to win quite frequently?

I had an Omega with that engine and it was a total dog, but I've heard good things about it in Land Rover circles.

Title: TGV 2.8
Post by: epninety on July 02, 2006, 16:14:49

Got one of these in my daily driver.
Fitted it in November, now done about 16k.
zero problems, performance is great.
It does rev out quickly 'cos theres more power everywhere.
Low end torque is so big you don't notice the power gains over the 300 at higher rpm.

Bu66ered my gkn overdrive. Now got a 1.2 transfer box. Was easily pulling 80 uphill at about 2500rpm with overdrive in.

Several comp safari racers have commented how well it goes...