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bankz5152



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Defender TD5 6HP Auto Conversion
Hellloo,

Has anyone done a 6HP auto conversion on a Defender TD5 on here?

Be good to hear some feedback about how they run and perform.

Not overly interested in an M57 at this point.

Thanks Very Happy Instagram @defender_ventures
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jst



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6hp into a defender yes done it.

M57, understood, that's me out. Cheers

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Post #1052331 20th Nov 2024 7:38pm
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bankz5152



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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
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Mo Murphy



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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 😁
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Post #1052341 20th Nov 2024 8:26pm
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bankz5152



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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 Very Happy Instagram @defender_ventures
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Mo Murphy



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Post #1052359 20th Nov 2024 9:32pm
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bankz5152



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Oo thats tidy! That the ashcroft center? Instagram @defender_ventures
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Zed



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Sell a kidney and fit a Quaife sequential 6 speed . WARNING.
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bankz5152



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Tbf both probably end up similar prices! Laughing Instagram @defender_ventures
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Zed



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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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LJMARSDEN



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Mo Murphy wrote:

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What is that blue surround on the key Barrel Mo? 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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bankz5152



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Post #1052379 21st Nov 2024 7:33am
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AJC



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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
Post #1052387 21st Nov 2024 9:37am
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jonny



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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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Mo Murphy



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Perhaps it would be easier to just remove the TD5 from the equation and fit an M57 instead ? Laughing Wink
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Post #1052393 21st Nov 2024 10:14am
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