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T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
Posts: 3101

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Having done over 40k in my Bell tuned 110 and used it for towing etc i can say the 2.4 engine will take alot of beating.

proper tune and servicing and being driven correctly will allow swift passage towing 3 tonne.

BUT! if your looking for more, and/or your budget won't go to 25k like mine then you can consider other engines

i have a 200 hp 5 cylinder diesel sat in my workshop ready for my next (last!) defender.No electronics , proven mile munchers and CHEAP!

Forget the 3.2.Look elsewhere.

29th Aug 2015 9:55am

Likeomg

Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2637

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Probably requires custom cooling system, custom exhaust etc which won't be cheap either

Edit; like above I have a modified 2.4, big inter cooler hybrid turbo etc it's pretty pokey..

29th Aug 2015 10:20am

N16kct

Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 151

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Corris Grey

I have tried to reply to your pm but I'm not authorised to do so do to my low post count!

The exhaust system. For this conversion it's a case of modifying the existing downpipe or at the most replacing it. It's not expensive or difficult.

Im going to start collecting the bits that I need, I'll soak up the cost of the gearbox modifications and the cost of the harness, ecu coding and the mapping, when the time comes. I believe that money is well spent in that department.

Hopefully I won't end up spending £10k, we will see

30th Aug 2015 9:47am

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red

Personally I would sit tight on the gearbox I think and it would need testing you can fit 2.4 flywheel and then use a Mrk6 starter motor saving big money on gearbox you need a 2.4 Bec ota air filter kit

I made a reduced price for my exhaust uv done it in a workshop that isn't even a garage and it easy but you still need around 7k

I managed to do it for 5k but bought a complete 11mile old engine and box complete with ecu and the good bits needed for 3k 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build

30th Aug 2015 1:11pm

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

ebay eBay Item No. 231665740777

Engine

You also need a non dpf ecu non dpf engine wireing loom
Dash loom bothe other looms with body control unit from transit mk 7

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build

30th Aug 2015 4:33pm

N16kct

Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 151

Thanks for the info on this Steve.

I did see that engine but it looks like it's been dug up and it's also done over 60k, I'm going to sit back and wait for the right one to turn up. As long as I can get the right bits it'll save me in the long run!

31st Aug 2015 9:00am

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3778

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

Drop an LS3 in it & have done with it.
Pickles.

31st Aug 2015 9:09am

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

No worry a please don't hesitate to ask be nice to see someone actually do it instead of saying there going to do it ? 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build

31st Aug 2015 7:03pm

N16kct

Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 151

I will do,thank you

I'm keeping an eye on salvage and eBay, hopefully I can find what I'm looking for at the right money, I think this will be the hardest part!

I'm looking forward to the Fabrication and I have been considering making a new carbon intake assembly as well, which hopefully I can start on soon.

1st Sep 2015 4:53pm

Sergeiii

Member Since: 21 Oct 2015
Location: Kaliningrad
Posts: 5

bell-auto-services wrote:
You need at least.

Engine,
gearbox,
gearbox conversion to 4wd,
intercooler with 60mm pipes,
intercooler hoses to suite,
water pipe work,
wiring and fuse boxes,
throttle pedal,
engine and body ecu key and programming etc,
special module to keep it happy out of its normal enviroment (transit),
labour for fitting all which is a lot more than 20 hrs.
AC modification to allow it to fit with the large transit 3.2 turbo,
exhaust front pipe construction and a few other parts I forget about at this moment.

Good afternoon
very interesting subject!
You can put on sale a set for transition to 3.2 engine
and an instuktion on installation.
It will be facilitated all person interested to make the car better.

22nd Oct 2015 8:29pm

pannawonica

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Clackline Western Australia
Posts: 568

[quote="Pickles"]Drop an LS3 in it & have done with it.
Pickles.[/quote]
Front half cut from a rooted high spec dunnidore! With all brakes thrown in, low revs heaps of power but did someone say Duromax?

23rd Oct 2015 8:50am

mathieu205gti

Member Since: 04 Sep 2018
Location: belgium
Posts: 10

Hello everybody,
Sorry for my poor english, I live in Belgium . I'm just begining the realisation of a dream, put a 3.2 in my 2.4 puma defender.
An ugly Ford Transit has taken place in my garage Saturday... ugly but big 5 pots heart .

I've read many of defenders forums (AUS, UK,...) and have a relatively clear view of what challenge is in front of me.
Thanks to Steeve's and Pete's post

Just now 3 questions in my head:

1) Do you keep the auxiliaries (alternator, PS pump, A/C compressor) like on the Transit/Ranger, or like on the Defender ?
2) If A/C compressor like on the defernder, I've read the their is an issue to close the hood, and we need to lower the motor mounts. What answer have you found for that ?
3)Do you have problem with the front axle that goes on the oil pan when the axle goes up while offroading ? Even the 2.4 had a recall for a new oil pan with clearance for the front axle

Thank you for reading and hope this thread will live !

Mathieu

5th Mar 2020 1:38am

Luiz Andre

Member Since: 25 Oct 2021
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Posts: 1

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black

bell-auto-services wrote:
Its not something I do here,, I just made the solution.

Hi, Pete! I am new to the forum, and could not send pm's.

I'm thinking in make the conversion from the 2.4 engine to the 3.2 in my 2008 defender 110. I saw that you have a solution to make these possible. Could you send me more details about this solution. Could be on my email: luizandre.rodrigues@gmail.com

best regards,
Luiz Andre.

25th Oct 2021 6:22pm

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