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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 714   
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I’m seriously thinking about this too, I believe 4x4 fabrication in Whitchurch do a few conversions and may be worth a shout for some advice.
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19th Sep 2020 7:34pm |
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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074 
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I’ve looked into it too for when the time comes, Marcus who runs MW 4x4 (there on Facebook) has done a lot and also sells them as kits.
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19th Sep 2020 10:28pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5183
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All i can say with conversions, is make sure there is very strong info/ support. Also you got to be 110% dedicated to the project.
I have done a 1.8 vvc conversion in a rover metro years ago with my dad. The info was so hit and miss it was unreal!  Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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20th Sep 2020 12:22am |
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| sako243 Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 1223  
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There's quite a few people over on LR4x4 who've done this conversion and documented it so well worth having a look through their threads. If I remember correctly one's done an R380 and at least one is auto.
I'm going the opposite direction and fitting a 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8 but plan is to do the conversion plates myself to an LT95 (because no one has done them before as far as I know) and due to the drivetrain setup (6x6) it's simpler to keep the LT95 for the moment. Ed 82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6 95 Defender 110 300Tdi |
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20th Sep 2020 8:01am |
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| lb73 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 293
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Thanks all for the comments
I’ve had a good look through both 4x4 fabrication and MW 4x4 on Facebook who seem to do some spot on conversions and would be worth me getting in touch with.
Procta- definitely you’re right having support is really important which is why I would prefer to buy a conversion kit. Thanks Sako will take a look over at LR4x4 - good luck with the v8 conversion  1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200 2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8 2012 Audi A3 tdi 2020 Renault Kangoo electric |
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20th Sep 2020 6:31pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8051 
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Did you take the plunge with this? Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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31st Jul 2022 8:53pm |
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| lb73 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 293
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Yes, covered it here https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50187.html on the last few pages.
Opted for a wiseman conversion- which overall has been very good. Happy to answer any questions 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0 1972 VW Beetle 1200 2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8 2012 Audi A3 tdi 2020 Renault Kangoo electric |
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31st Jul 2022 10:00pm |
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| LJMARSDEN Member Since: 08 Jun 2021 Location: Nottingham Posts: 339 
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[EDIT] Should have read the thread, sorry lol
M57 is certainly the go-to for the defender as it just makes sense with low down torque being in abundance with these engines. But, I went for a 1UZ V8 in my ex-TD5. Reason being I want a more exciting drive with a V8 soundtrack to match. The conversion in the TDi will be fairly straight forward to do, possibly easier than the M57. However, you won't be getting as much low-down grunt & economy without any power adders. The R380 is known for some wear and snappage at high outputs on the diesel conversions, especially once they've been turned up. Not a problem really since R380's are not expensive. There should be a full kit available By MWmachines I believe. 4.0 V8 Defender 90 My Instagram |
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31st Jul 2022 10:22pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8051
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cheers Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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