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Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 595	Pretty much what you pay for the car in the first place. Its all up on the site. http://www.thewildcatgroup.com/v8conversion/ This is what LR should have produced as a proper farewell.
2nd Dec 2016 10:39am

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804	^^^ Let's be honest Stiff1, if LR had, most wouldn't be working by now. At least with Wildcat, JE, Nene, Bowler, Twisted etc, you know you get proper engineering, build quality and most importantly reliability. Plus the exclusivity of the specific brand chosen. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
2nd Dec 2016 11:06am

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804	MCMA, leading on from my reply to Stiff1, and given the list of modifiers I included, what made you choose Wildcat over any of the others? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
2nd Dec 2016 11:07am

Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295

[quote="Stiff1"]Pretty much what you pay for the car in the first place. Its all up on the site. http://www.thewildcatgroup.com/v8conversion/ let me get this right - £28k just for the engine / box (and presumably exhaust)? don't get me wrong this looks like a great job and all that but it does seem like rather a lot of money? I'm kinda guessing if a manual box is available (and I don't know if it is) it would be a wee bit cheaper?

2nd Dec 2016 11:20am

Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 595

It is indeed a lot of money but don't forget the full fitting and the engineering involved in getting it all to work. You can always do it all your self as a fellow member on here is at the moment (minus this g/box). Your probably looking at £17k + in parts. Andy, what do you have to do re any work/ repairs/ tweaks needed over the next year +? Do you need to take it back to Wildcat? After whatever warranty period they give do you just find an independent familiar with the engine/ g box? Last edited by Stiff1 on 2nd Dec 2016 11:57am. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Dec 2016 11:54am

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804	^^^ Caterham, 36k, you forgot the VAT. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
2nd Dec 2016 11:54am

Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295

on the plus side I think MCMA has found a solution to this issue; http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50235.html Mr MCMA can I just add I'm also hugely envious - it does all look fantastic albeit I must add there's a few wee little things I'd have tried to do differently. this isn't to say I don't like what you've done it's just what I'd have tried to achieve (if possible) - retain manual gearbox / interior, retained original front end and exhaust outlet. think the only other thing I can add to what you've done is

2nd Dec 2016 12:11pm

foxing Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 80

Caterham wrote: go on then I'll ask if no one else will. what sort of money are we looking at for engine and manual gearbox conversion only. (yes I know the brakes would be a foolish one to over look, which would then mean new wheels and tyres etc.. but to have the V8 engine and presumably there's a manual corvette box option? round figures? and one other thing - which is the more expensive - the conversion you've had done or the insurance I've been quoted 17-18k plus vat,complete install with a custom exhaust atb paul

2nd Dec 2016 2:39pm

Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295	it mentions £28k on the Wildcat website so I presume that includes £10k for the first years insurance
2nd Dec 2016 2:52pm

mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2891

Just a few things to confirm.... I did not pay 28k plus vat. Wildcat have done 50+ conversions Twisted have been trying the reverse engineer this for sometime, still have problems. It's so easier to price up and engine box etc but the shear amount of small little niggles that they have encountered and solved over the years is scary. 500 miles up and still perfect. 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

2nd Dec 2016 4:26pm

Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295	Andy you're one lucky chappy I reckon what you paid is your business and yours alone but I'd still like to know which cost the most - the conversation or the insurance really pleased to hear it's going well.
2nd Dec 2016 4:34pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7903	You're half way to really being able to open her up!!  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
2nd Dec 2016 4:47pm

Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 595	How are the gear changes? Can you flesh out the "self learning" aspect?
2nd Dec 2016 4:54pm

Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804

I'm confused MCMA, are you not happy with it? Why do you keep stopping? I'd have driven to London, across to Brizzle And then back up to the ferry, in one hit. Get the 1000 under the belt ASAP and then open her up. And if you timed it right, you could arrive at the terminal with 1000 on the clock and then once checked in (and on private land) given her a thrashing around the port. All terminals have huge open areas and I'm sure every one of the other passengers and ferry staff would have loved to see you give it the beans. So, what's wrong? If you need help getting to 1000, you just PM me....  Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

2nd Dec 2016 6:19pm

isacs Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: Leamington spa Posts: 404	I do wonder how JE can charge the £145k for there Zulu2 unit
2nd Dec 2016 7:30pm

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