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| biggles1670 Member Since: 06 Nov 2014 Location: West Sussex Posts: 39  
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Just when I thought I was satisfied with my truck!!!! Best get saving and working on the Mrs.
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15th Sep 2016 6:05pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
The place in Leciester is where the v8 installs happen, oilver that owns wildcat was there to meet me, introduced me to the guys that do the installs and then we had a few hours chatting as the guys worked away. They nearly had one ready to fire up for the first time but I had to run for my flight. They are going to try to get mine out in 4 weeks. 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 |
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15th Sep 2016 9:29pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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mcma1,...What do they do about the exhaust,...do they run a set of pipes, or use the standard manifolds.
I see that most of the UK conversions have only a single rear exhaust,....I like twin pipes myself, but rarely if ever see 'em on Defenders. Pickles. |
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15th Sep 2016 9:47pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Full system front to back mate with the dual rear. I am considering black tailpipes though..... 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 |
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15th Sep 2016 9:56pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784
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So you'll have dual tail pipes, exiting where?
Pickles. |
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15th Sep 2016 10:03pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Like this mate....
 Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  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 |
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16th Sep 2016 5:47am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Managed to get some genuine m4 Akrapovic tips to fit nicely, nice and subtle. 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 |
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16th Sep 2016 10:10pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784
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LS3,...V8,.....good dual exhaust system,.....in a Defender?.....Can't get much better than that!
Following this thread with GREAT interest. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like! Pickles. |
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16th Sep 2016 11:16pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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Akras 'nice and subtle'? Ahem.... 
Let's see 'em then.  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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17th Sep 2016 11:15am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
I blame the wife for all this. She has the Akra on the Rs6 and I have to listen to her everyday driving about. I regulary tell her it sounds crap and looks like a pigs nose lol.
Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated 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 |
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17th Sep 2016 3:39pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Been in Dubai the past two weeks surrounded by v8's so even more excited now. Spoke to Oliver at wildcat this morning so the defender is stripped and electrics in place. Just waiting for the gearbox to arrive next week and it will be going straight in with the LS3. Expecting some pictures later which I will post. 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 |
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1st Oct 2016 10:55am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Can't wait to hear and see it drive! Have you got a mate with a drone?
ps the suspense is killing me too 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 |
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1st Oct 2016 3:39pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Some essential components have arrived... AP 6pot fronts with 365mm vented AP discs. 4pot rears with 300mm vented discs. All with custom bells etc.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated 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 |
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11th Oct 2016 7:51pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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Its going to be great
Are you having a roll cage fitted? |
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11th Oct 2016 8:03pm |
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