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 Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
 26th Aug 2022 9:07pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Thanks all,
I’ve done the transfer box now, the 1.1 ratio is in however I’m keeping the 1.4 and can swap it.
Im intrigued why a 1.4 is better ?
The factory v8 was 1.192 I think ? The Puma is 1 ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 7:14pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Lovely , yes the colour was tricky - near went bronze too but ended up going a little wrong era with the 2015 anniversary colour
Aiming for this
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| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 7:08pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
| I can’t seem to get the images in order to save myself, so apologies, possibly as I can barely see my fingers anymore let alone a phone screen. Age is a bitch |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 7:06pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
| Thanks , fuel pump I used one from the US , I can look it up but I kept the TD5 tank and fuel pump assembly, just modified it to take a generic Efi pump - so the tank fittings are standard , then ran ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 6:53pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_D5282BB0-D4F8-4C1F-ABA7-C29558878843.jpeg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_D46399B3-A947-4E1F-AE2E-B9D69 ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 6:50pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_DFBAA073-8F79-463A-8244-F56309E55F96.jpeg
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| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 6:45pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
| Thanks, I’ll possibly take you up on the ms file - it’s a long story but I’ve built this one from a Speeduino ecu - have a mega squirt on the MG and it’s very similar. I didn’t have any is ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 5:15pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Found rear seats on the local EBay which was a win, only problem is they’re so good the front ones look like crap now
Guess it’s a re cover set later ..
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| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 5:13pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
The chassis was stuffed so replacement from RC however that took about 5 months so I painted things and set up the bulkhead to re wire everything..
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| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 5:08pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
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https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_BBCF3671-90F1-4C14-BA58-840B3 ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 5:07pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_22D52F56-E00A-48E4-A5E3-F21CC6F8F936.jpeg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28768/normal_7D3381C5-A144-45C9-B5B6-1563F ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 5:02pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Gidday, thanks for the comments- I’ll have a look at your build.
I’ve done a megasquirt before on an MGB 3.5 that went ok but I’m always interested in ideas.
It’s probably on your thread ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
23rd Aug 2022 12:06am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
P38 lump in filthy form, no dropped liners although a couple have turned oval slightly
Top hats from turners to go in ,
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Robjcp
22nd Aug 2022 8:33pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
So the plan is ,
Remove TD5 that runs on the devils brew and sell to an enthusiast of all things that rattle.
Rebuild R380 box, fit Bellhousing from Ashcroft
Rebuild 4.6 Rover v8 ex p38 Range Rover ... |
| Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
Robjcp
22nd Aug 2022 8:17pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 28 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Defender 4.6 V8 Project |
After a few weeks on the high seas it arrived in New Zealand and I found the delights of salted roading vs Land Rovers finest anti corrosion protection.
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