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 M57 Swap questions |
tommobot
 4th Dec 2024 4:12pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 418 · Subject: M57 Swap questions |
X53, X5 with the 218bhp is the scenario I went for, which appears to be one of the more recomended setups from what I can gather. The engine loom is far longer than the 3 / 5 series variants.
The 2 ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
3rd Dec 2024 8:18am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 785 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Regarding the EWP, I'd heard of the Craig Davies EWP, but not really any others;
This is from a thread on PH, which a guy is retrofitting a audi engine into a boxter but seems a decent product:
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| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
2nd Dec 2024 10:22am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 785 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
I've found if it sit in high gears with the M57 with low revs the temps rise, as shown on the on ODB data.
Unless the engine speed is high enough, I find a blip down into 6/7th gear for a second or ... |
| M57 110 |
tommobot
14th Oct 2024 3:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 608 · Subject: M57 110 |
I put together a M57 and 8HP over last winter myself, and took it for a 2,500 mile eurotrip this year...
Niggles, yes.. but fundemental issues .. No.
My main issue was heat, and fixings on the i ... |
| Alternative to allisport |
tommobot
24th Sep 2024 10:11am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 1757 · Subject: Alternative to allisport |
| I got a radiator custom made by B H M Compak Radiators in Kenilworth for my M57 setup, as Alisport had an enormous delay on radiators - They have a decent reputation in the motorsport community it tur ... |
| a 130 itch |
tommobot
23rd Sep 2024 10:36am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 308 · Views: 93960 · Subject: a 130 itch |
So did some investigating. Seems to be a large variation in opening temps on stats from reputable supplier plus a varying degree of how much they open, same brand, 10deg variation on start opening ... |
| a 130 itch |
tommobot
20th May 2024 3:30pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 308 · Views: 93960 · Subject: a 130 itch |
May I ask what fan / rad setup you are using?
I've tried the viscous unit, but found it couldn't provide decent cooling at all.
Gone for massive radiator and electric fans that will hopefully pr ... |
| 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
tommobot
8th Apr 2024 9:48pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 125 · Views: 56967 · Subject: 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
Like a couple of folks on here, after seeing this thread and the videos I've also gone m57n and 8hp. Teething problems currently but blown away by performance in the few miles completed.
May I ask ... |
| [SOLD] Various Accessories |
tommobot
30th Nov 2023 10:03am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 1768 · Subject: [SOLD] Various Accessories |
| PM Sent |
| 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
tommobot
11th Aug 2023 12:00pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 125 · Views: 56967 · Subject: 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
Ah ok, thats a bit more reassuring.
I wasn't aware the Turbolamik software (or other un-named software) wasn't the same as the CANTCU.
Sounds like the CANTCU should last the life of the car.. :t ... |
| 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
tommobot
11th Aug 2023 9:12am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 125 · Views: 56967 · Subject: 110 Puma to M57 and 8 speed auto |
Not the one that destroys gearboxes, I’m now happily using a Turbo Lamik.
Can you give a bit more info on this please - Currently looking at 8hp setup vs 6hp.
House of Torque sell a CANTCU con ... |
| Greenlane Trip - Wiltshire - Monday 8th May |
tommobot
5th May 2023 11:53pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 18 · Views: 4191 · Subject: Greenlane Trip - Wiltshire - Monday 8th May |
Should be up for this... I'll drop a proper PM across in the morning  |
| [Sold] Parts Clear Out |
tommobot
15th Mar 2023 9:02am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 15 · Views: 3102 · Subject: YRM rear floor repair section with sides and support brace |
Hi there,
As per your for sale thread, i'll take the floor repair pack.
Let me know how much for postage.
For clarificaiton, I presume its all the bits to pretty much do this:
https://yrmi ... |
| [Sold] Parts Clear Out |
tommobot
15th Mar 2023 9:00am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 15 · Views: 3102 · Subject: [Sold] Parts Clear Out |
I'll take the floor repair section!
YRM rear floor repair section with sides and support brace - brand new
**not my photo as its still wrapped up**
£70 + postage |
| [For Sale] Snorkel - Rollcage mounted |
tommobot
1st Nov 2022 10:58am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 17 · Views: 3285 · Subject: [For Sale] Snorkel - Rollcage mounted |
If this has a flange on the inside face to mount / accept a flexible hose i'll take it..
Edit, dang just seen its already gone.. If it falls through I'll have it. |
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