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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893  |
That discussion could go on for ever. LS3 is tried and tested now and loads of support out there, I did ask Ian about an install but he is still at prototype stage. Plus the LS3 looks better
I am just doing it for the fun but I plan to have this one on the dyno and tweak it a little more than the last one. 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 Nov 2019 7:46pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906  
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Well I will still be very envious! Can't wait to follow the actual conversion process, if you would be so kind to post. 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 Nov 2019 8:11pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298  
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does anyone know how the costs compare LS3 vs Coyotte ?
if it eliminates the need to keep replacing adapter shafts I might be able to push it through the finance committee on the basis it's an investment 
.....just don't mention the reduction in mpg 
looking forward to the photos please. |
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1st Nov 2019 9:08pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Parts for the LS3 come to around 17k. Then labour.
The coyote engine is 10k compared to the LS3 at 5.5k but I don’t know anymore about it as no one has a definite package now and I reckon by the time they develop and test it will be a 35k conversion if not more. If we were talking about a drag strip tyre spinning vehicle I think you would investigate other engines etc but in a classic defender I reckon its a waste of time. You will be dead in day if you tried to take a country road on in a converted defender, it’s more about the rumbling about with the auto box that’s the appeal to me. I pumped 95k into my last LS3 but I am trying to keep this one substantially less. 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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3rd Nov 2019 2:37pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640 
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the manual box option is ££££££ I think my box was gonna be 3.5k then need a 6k rebuild to make it work
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3rd Nov 2019 8:30pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756
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That is a lot of £££££ but if i had a chance to go down that route, i still would put a manual box in
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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3rd Nov 2019 9:20pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906
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I wouldn't want an LS3 with my manual box!! You'd double your 0-60 time!
 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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3rd Nov 2019 9:22pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605 
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Need a dash controller?
  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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6th Nov 2019 11:02am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
What’s that?
 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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6th Nov 2019 11:24am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605
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https://www.fnltd.co.uk/shop/puma-gauges-controller-p87.html
When you take the Puma engine out you'll need a way of getting the engine information up on the instrument pack  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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6th Nov 2019 11:47am |
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| foxing Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 80 
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you might be surprised,i can hit 55 in first,70 in second and take it to 110 in 3rd atb paul |
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6th Nov 2019 4:30pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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IMHO the "lazy" 6.2L LS3 would be all over a Coyote 5L in a Defender.
I'd also be going for the 6 sp auto GM box that matches beautifully with the LS3. I've had plenty of V8s, all manual, until We bought a Monaro with an LS engine & Auto,..after that never had another manual. The LS3 is such a lazy "torquey" engine, it just has so much "everywhere" ya just don't lose anything with the auto, just sit back, enjoy, & let the engine do the work. This ain't the same with all V8s, but the LS3 is just such a great engine, in a Defender, an LS3 auto, properly installed, would not leave you wanting anywhere. Just IMHO of course, the best idea would be to drive or ride in a PROPERLY installed & sorted example of each yourself, and see what suits you. Pickles. |
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6th Nov 2019 8:35pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756
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That sounds great, well gel
How is the gearbox holding up to all that power  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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6th Nov 2019 9:28pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
No idea, I have ordered the full install kit from Wildcat as they used before with a few tweaks so I assume it’s covered 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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6th Nov 2019 10:20pm |
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