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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2929  |
Thought i would start a build thread on here to detail the LS3 install i am starting with Wildcat. Having spent the past few months discussing this with the owner i made the commitment over the weekend , and paid my deposit. The options are dead simple, 430hp LS3, GM 6 speed auto with the Wildcat Steering wheel/ paddles, new cooling system etc and full SS exhaust. They will also fit my full Twisted suspension and AP BBK racing kit and well as some upgrades to the steering. I have the boat booked to deliver the defender early next week.
I will keep the updates and pictures coming over the next month. 
 Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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6th Sep 2016 3:39pm |
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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 623  
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Pretty!
Does that still keep a transfer box, 4 wheel drive and low range? Or will it just be a fast road defender? |
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6th Sep 2016 3:48pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2929 |
All that remains... Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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6th Sep 2016 3:54pm |
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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 623
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Smart. Should be unstoppable.
I see you are doing the brakes, are you staying with standard axles, half shafts and diffs? |
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6th Sep 2016 4:06pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2929 |
For now yes, let things settle in. I will then speak to Ashcroft / Quaife perhaps about some options. Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html Last edited by mcma1 on 6th Sep 2016 4:13pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Sep 2016 4:12pm |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
Really looking forward to this thread
Pleased you have made the decision  2020 P300 HSE |
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6th Sep 2016 4:12pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2929 |
Completed lots of research, I am not ashamed to say I don't off road but I am using the defender day in day out and love it. I have always wanted the auto box and makes sense to do both together. Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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6th Sep 2016 4:18pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2929 |
Pretty sure they have done in the earlier installs. Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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6th Sep 2016 4:19pm |
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| toby9946 Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Hampshire/London Posts: 96 
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I can understand the auto especially with the V8. As you say makes sense! -2015 Defender 90 XS Landmark-
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6th Sep 2016 4:19pm |
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| duckworthparts Site Sponsor Member Since: 30 Jun 2011 Location: Market Rasen Posts: 631
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Look forward to reading more on this Andy
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6th Sep 2016 4:23pm |
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| 4ndy Member Since: 04 Jun 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 17 |
Can't wait to see this come together
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6th Sep 2016 4:25pm |
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| Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1000 
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Now that looks good will be watching this through very jealous eyes Andy
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6th Sep 2016 4:33pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Awesome, thanks for doing the thread, allows the rest of us to dream
Also sent you a cheeky pm James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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6th Sep 2016 5:37pm |
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| muddybaldboy Member Since: 09 Apr 2012 Location: Ruthin Posts: 395  
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Pulling up a chair for this one
He who dies with the most toys...wins! |
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6th Sep 2016 5:52pm |
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