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RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

If you were to do a V8 + Auto conversion

Where would you take it?

The likes of JE are way too pricey, but I'd love to know how much it would cost me to get this done, for a NA 4.0, 4.4, or 4.6 V8 or maybe something American if its cheaper.

A ball park is what I'm after, so I know if it's a potential or not. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

2nd Jan 2014 11:59am

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1591

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Cheapest option would be pick up an old disco 1 v8 auto. Friend of mine did a 300tdi auto conversion. He had to move engine mounts etc.

You can buy the 50th mouldings to mount the auto lever inside.

So line up an engine
Hoist
Welder
New mounts
Few handy mates
One weekend jobs a good one. Reckon you could do it for 2k and a old disco to dispose of.

2nd Jan 2014 12:33pm

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

I wouldn't have the time or skills to do it, I meant in terms of a reputable place doing the swap for me. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

2nd Jan 2014 1:33pm

Leenorthants

Member Since: 08 Sep 2013
Location: Silverstone(ish)
Posts: 861

IRB.

Last edited by Leenorthants on 2nd Jan 2014 4:46pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Jan 2014 3:03pm

RRUK
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Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

What or who is IRD? I googled but didn't find anything. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

2nd Jan 2014 3:07pm

jimbob7

Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 2055

Perhaps sell yours and buy one "off the shelf",which is nearly always the cheapest way to modify a vehicle,remember the value of the vehicle you modify will drop.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-ULTIMATE-TOY...1403516792 Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.

2nd Jan 2014 3:09pm

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

That's a diesel BTW but I get your point. 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

2nd Jan 2014 3:15pm

Norm4n

Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 329

I would go for the V8TD from the RR

Mega torque - in fact that would probably break all the other components!

2nd Jan 2014 3:16pm

Norm4n

Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 329

http://www.irbdevelopments.com/home.html

Or BAS (site sponsor)?

2nd Jan 2014 3:18pm

Steve B

Member Since: 22 May 2009
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 587

Hi RRUK,

Do you definitely want a V8? I am guessing yes, but if its mainly for the grunt and having an automatic how about getting Ashcrofts to convert yours to automatic with the strongest box and the larger torque converter then get some engine work done such as VGT turbo etc. Pretty sure it will go just as well as a V8 but sadly without the sound.

My guess is this would be about £7k ? V8 conversion and auto much more..

If you passing you can drive mine but I don't have an auto yet but have a VGT etc from IRB.

Steve

2nd Jan 2014 4:12pm

superspoons

Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: Herts
Posts: 314

1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue

Buy this

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic25530.html Cheers,
Superspoons

2nd Jan 2014 6:14pm

Romadog

Member Since: 07 Jul 2011
Location: Powys
Posts: 1750

Agree with Superspoons

Converting isnt as cheap as we'd like to think, hence JE etc prices. I've just built mine and would love to do one for someone else, but at what price?? and the time would put you off too. What you want is above me thinks.

2nd Jan 2014 6:24pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

The Ashcroft auto conversion with a tweak from BAS makes for a very relaxing drive and I have never been short on grunt. Cruised up high mountains loaded with ease, overtakes with ease and can embarrass so call hot hatches in the mid range - not that I have tried

I use mine as a daily commute on B, A and motoways. BM52

2nd Jan 2014 7:02pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3787

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

IMHO, a V8 conversion would be the ultimate, a GM 6.2L LS3 would be the go, around 450 lazy hp, and good torque, plenty to drive a nice auto. But for me, it'd have to be done professionally, ain't got no idea of UK pricing, but I think ya'd need deep pockets.
Cheers, Pickles.

2nd Jan 2014 9:00pm

Pam W

Member Since: 25 Oct 2011
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1169

Got the LS1 5.7 in one of ours... 410hp....auto... sounds fab...goes like stink... getting the power actually onto the road can be an issue with the wheel spin

We got the engine and gearbox direct from the States and self-built, with help from Pat at Maddison 4x4. Build details here -
http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=194 Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net

2nd Jan 2014 11:22pm

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