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Go Beyond



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The SVX-a-like is going V8 !
The FCX SVX-a-like has been an auto 300Tdi for three years now and although it has been very reliable it lacks a certain ... excitement! - So we've decided to go V8! - Engine has been sourced - Watch this space for updates ....


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thought it was for sale?
Post #170438 24th Sep 2012 2:27pm
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Did you ?
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Now we're talking!! A suuitabley powerful one I assume?!
Post #170440 24th Sep 2012 2:30pm
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Not really, 3.9 V8i from a Disco, to be honest I'm 'Captain Slow' when it comes to driving and that'll be plenty for me - infact it's more about the sound than the performance - fed up with listening to the 300 Rolling Eyes
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mmmmm V8 that sounds nice, what engine are you going to be using or is that hush hush at the mo?

stu

Dam beat me to it Thumbs Up
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Mr. Green

Probably this one - this was a project we started and then abandoned when I realised that as I already had 4 Defenders was building a 5th really a good idea Whistle



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Sweet i love the V8 sound so i will be watvhing this in progress Thumbs Up
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yes it was for sale Thumbs Up http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?option=c...;Itemid=81

i'd stick with the 300 personally, get it tweaked with a VNT etc and a decent pipe.

I agree on the noise bit though
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I really want (and need due to LEZ) to convert my 90from 300TDI to EFI Auto.............. I'll be readying this with interest. Cool

James Thumbs Up
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OK, slow to start this conversion for various reasons (got sidetracked with the FCX 130 mostly) but now full steam ahead !

The 300TDi engine, autobox and Jeremy Fern intercooler are all up For Sale in the relevant section with more parts available as they come off.

Watch this space Thumbs Up
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Great news!

Megasquirt at the same time?

Have you got a power train lined up yet?
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Lookers Park Royal wrote:
I really want (and need due to LEZ) to convert my 90from 300TDI to EFI Auto.............. I'll be readying this with interest. Cool

James Thumbs Up


i really dont get the LEZ!
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Old engine out Mr. Green

Stainless steel sports exhaust ordered for the new V8 Thumbs Up
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