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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8013   
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6hp into a defender yes done it.
M57, understood, that's me out. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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20th Nov 2024 7:38pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2155 
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Haha just not right now. I like my Td5 its 280hp, easy to work on and 550nm+ of torque so no slouch.
Just getting a bit tired of the R380, eventually need a new uprated box, clutch will need doing in maybe 30k as well. Modernish auto would be nice and paves the way for an M57 in the future. Instagram @defender_ventures Empire Tuning - Agent |
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20th Nov 2024 7:55pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2221  
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I know MW do a TD5 to 8hp but I don't think there's one to 6hp. At least that I've read of !
But I also have an M57 so that's me out too 😁 Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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20th Nov 2024 8:26pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2155
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I believe they use the same bolt patterns, tbf not overly troubled what.
Dont discount yourselves id like to see the interior for some inspo  Instagram @defender_ventures
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20th Nov 2024 8:49pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2221
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 Click image to enlarge The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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20th Nov 2024 9:32pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2155
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Oo thats tidy! That the ashcroft center? Instagram @defender_ventures
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20th Nov 2024 9:39pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3261 
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Sell a kidney and fit a Quaife sequential 6 speed . WARNING.
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20th Nov 2024 9:44pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2155
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Tbf both probably end up similar prices!
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20th Nov 2024 9:53pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3261
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Actually joking aside, you’re probably right. Plus you would have to spend quite a bit more to make an m57 auto quicker than a tuned TD5 with sequential. It’s a no brainer, get that kidney on eBay! WARNING.
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20th Nov 2024 10:19pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 329 
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What is that blue surround on the key Barrel Mo? 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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21st Nov 2024 7:20am |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2155
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Xeng column lock. Block of cncd stainless around the key barrel. For extra security Instagram @defender_ventures
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21st Nov 2024 7:33am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1360
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i frequently think of doing an auto conversion to mine, but don't want to use a D2 auto box. i would consider an 8hp conversion myself
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21st Nov 2024 9:37am |
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| jonny Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: North Wilts Posts: 146 |
I think the biggest issue is going to be interfacing with the ZF Transmission Controller - the aftermarket TCUs require inputs from the engine ECU on throttle opening / RPM / Load / speed etc in order to be able to determine the shift points, lockup etc - these normally come via CANBUS direct from the engine ECU.
As far as I know, the TD5 ECU doesn't speak 'normal' CANBUS, so you are going to have to hook these up somehow to get these into the TCU.. |
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21st Nov 2024 9:54am |
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