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Melfifty81



Member Since: 10 Jun 2019
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Planning to Convert the puma 2.4
Guys
I have 2010 Defender130 with puma2.4 engine and 6 gears gearbox
Unfortunately few days back the engine is done after 153K KM of off roading ,
Please need your advices and suggestions if you have any idea Which petrol engine (V8 or V6 ) can fit on my defender with the same gearbox

Regards
Post #776991 10th Jun 2019 11:53pm
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Oldyellar



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5.0 v8 or 2.3 eco boost turbo
probably the 3.7 v6 and 3.5 v6 too but I cannot confirm this
Post #778176 19th Jun 2019 7:59pm
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OsloBlue



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Misrata libya?

You might have a hard time getting hold of the same engines we have available here.

Isuzu conversions seem pretty popular in asia and middle east, and for the most part are more affordable than most of what you could find here. but they're mostly Inline engines as opposed to V layouds

Definitely better for parts in your end of the world.

mercedes om606 are doable and have 6 (inline) cylinders not so sure about parts though

Funnily enough the ukrainian national guard has procures some ex MOD and ex UN LRs and was looking for complete refurbish including engines... I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html


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Post #778197 19th Jun 2019 9:18pm
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GREENI



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Lexus v8, are they over there?
Post #778199 19th Jun 2019 9:21pm
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Melfifty81



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Oldyellar wrote:
5.0 v8 or 2.3 eco boost turbo
probably the 3.7 v6 and 3.5 v6 too but I cannot confirm this


Thank you for your reply
5.0 V8 I am thinking about this option . And it’s easy to find it here , but I am just worried if the 6speed gearbox can handle it ,
Post #778230 20th Jun 2019 9:08am
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Melfifty81



Member Since: 10 Jun 2019
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OsloBlue wrote:
Misrata libya?

You might have a hard time getting hold of the same engines we have available here.

Isuzu conversions seem pretty popular in asia and middle east, and for the most part are more affordable than most of what you could find here. but they're mostly Inline engines as opposed to V layouds

Definitely better for parts in your end of the world.

mercedes om606 are doable and have 6 (inline) cylinders not so sure about parts though

Funnily enough the ukrainian national guard has procures some ex MOD and ex UN LRs and was looking for complete refurbish including engines...


Brother it’s small world and it’s become easy to get any part from anywhere,
I am thinking about 3.9 engine from Land Rover but I am not sure if it will fit 6 speed gearbox or if there is any convention kits for that
Post #778231 20th Jun 2019 9:12am
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VVS210



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I wouldn't risk a Land Rover 3.9 V8 in your country - they overheat & do head gaskets in the UK & temperatures here are noting like you get!
Post #779187 27th Jun 2019 6:12am
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oneten110



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I disagree, I have taken a V8 to the Sahara on a couple of occasions and I am currently swanning around in central France, where the temperature is 43 Deg C. No head gasket or overheating problems whatsoever It is not a Defender, it is a One_Ten
Post #779240 27th Jun 2019 2:48pm
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Xando



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Hello mates i want to change my pum 2.4 engine for 4.6 with auto transmission but the old one with non electronic parts with 4gears and i need some help or ideas about wiring loom how to put things working like temperature, rpm, speedo, oil light, alternator light, etc.
I have a discovery 2 with all parts so.
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Martin
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Hi, my business manufactures and supplies the controllers to do engine conversions into Pumas Smile

The new "system controller" gives factory air con control, and the option of maintaining the ABS and traction control systems.

The "gauges controller" sits behind the instrument pack and converts signals from the engine/ECU into those needed for the Puma Smile

https://www.fnltd.co.uk/shop/puma-gauges-controller-c18.html  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #842828 9th Jul 2020 5:55pm
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Xando



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Portugal 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Oslo Blue
So only thing i need for my puma 2.4 is that controller to make 4.6 v8 work in my dashboard
Post #842859 9th Jul 2020 7:22pm
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Martin
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Correct! Smile  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #842986 10th Jul 2020 10:01am
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Xando



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Ok thanks for the messages can we talk about that better maybe in messenger or whatsapp if want for make a deal and tell me more about and how to install if you dont mind of course. Alexandre Jorge Dos Santos Lopes its my facebook or +244923618414 whatsapp
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I drove an 07 90 yesterday with a L83, 5.3 V8 fitted by Nene overland to the stock MT82,

it was a very neat installation, mounts, exhaust, rad etc all very professional and drove super smooth and quiet like a factory car,

Very quick, the 5.3 is plenty of power,

may be worth looking at, I understand they are also doing DIY kits, Dave
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