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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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Porny wrote:
But I'd go for nice modern V8 though, not an outdated Rover V8 or some outdated American lump.


This - things have moved on, especially in the gearbox department - a 4 speed box is positively agricultural now and nowhere near as nice as the modern 6 or even 8 speeds.
Post #247559 29th Jun 2013 7:35am
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Honker



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 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
To those that have done it (or know about it) how complex is putting a V8 (let's assume a GM LS3) into a Puma based Defender? Is there a specific transmission and driveshaft upgrade etc....

Just wondering Whistle

Stu
Post #247573 29th Jun 2013 8:43am
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tacr2man



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You must have a need to buy lots of petrol, as from experience they get thru it at an alarming rate (well in my110 it does) So i have just pulled it and am fitting a diesel, but not the dismal landrover defender options , a BMW 3litre , which will give the V8 performance without the fuel penalty.
If your deadset on a V8 then would suggest auto behind it , as the manuals (apart fromLt85) will be marginal on dealing with it for any length of time JMHO
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farmer giles



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i had more pleasure from a remapped td5 with sports exhaust than i did from my old 50th anniversay with a blueprinted 5 litre v8.


sometimes the grass is not always greener on the other side Sad
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