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| psimpson7 Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Qld. Posts: 221   
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Yes. me albeit auto. Link below to my Gen1V and 6l80 swap
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49239.html 2001 90 HT 6.0LS/6spdAuto. 2003 90 td5 soft top. 2014 90 XS SW 2.2. |
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4th May 2017 11:17pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110  
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Whats your experience of projects like this and what kind of workshop facilities do you have? Bear in mind that psimpson7 industry is in mechanical engineering. This is a time lapse of an LS3 build: 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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5th May 2017 1:04am |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784 
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Kit, excellent video,..."565hp" ...that is a big spec LS3. Which company did the job?
Any more info, dash, interior etc?...I couldn't get any sound on that video, but I wouldn't mind hearing it,...drive by! Top top job, but very complex, and a LOT of dollars, but IMHO,...the ultimate power plant. There's starting to be a few LS3 powered Defenders in the UK now from what I'm reading, ...no wonder, it's the ultimate powerplant,.....if ya've got the " wherewithall"! Pickles. |
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5th May 2017 1:35am |
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| psimpson7 Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Qld. Posts: 221
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To add to Kits comments, in no way is this an easy job. Don't think you will be able to knock it over in a week for 10 grand. I spent $25k AUD and everything bar about 1200$ for labour on the exhaust was parts only.
Doing a one off I would be surprised if you could come in more than a few thousand cheaper than that quote from Wildcat, and if you make mistakes it may be more. I am lucky to have some very good friends who have various CNC machines which helped me out no end, along with similar experience to me and we could troubleshoot stuff between us. if you are mechanically minded you can definitely do it though 
The guys in the States have it easiest due to access to the parts, I would say in Australia its pretty straight forward too as the Gen1V powertrains are still used in new production cars. L77/LS3/LSA etc. I dont believe it will be quite that easy in the UK. You will get stung by customs on everything from the States as well. 2001 90 HT 6.0LS/6spdAuto. 2003 90 td5 soft top. 2014 90 XS SW 2.2. |
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5th May 2017 1:44am |
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| datcullen Member Since: 15 Aug 2013 Location: UK & Italy Posts: 153 
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Top Hat Classics - you can see a whole load of pics of this vehicle on http://www.tophatclassics.com/gallery/
Agree it's a shame there is no sound! 110 UW - '15 2.2 90 - '85 V8 soft-top RRC - '84 5 door, Option Pack C, 33k miles from new --- Elise S1 - '00 Millennium SE Elan +2 - '68 kit built by my dad Panda 4x4 - '87 in Italy |
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5th May 2017 8:15am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641 
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don't forget drive line / brakes / suspension...
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5th May 2017 7:29pm |
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| Shax Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 391  
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Ta for the replies chaps... That's exactly what I thought....
Oh well, WeBuyAnyCar and S3 Quattro it'll be then!! ... ,-------, .. I [__][_]|__ .. I __ |"_|"__| .. "(o)====(o)" ^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^ PAUL G7ALW 14.200 USB 26FB458 / 27.275 SSB |
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8th May 2017 7:07pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784
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Make that an "R"S3, and you won't regret it,...400HP will be insane!
Pickles. |
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8th May 2017 10:12pm |
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| Shax Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 391
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"Make that an "R"S3, and you won't regret it,...400HP will be insane!
Pickles." Hey Pickles, if I could afford the £49k for the RS3, I'd get the LS3 transplant done to my Defender instead! Nice idea tho!  ... ,-------,
.. I [__][_]|__ .. I __ |"_|"__| .. "(o)====(o)" ^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^ PAUL G7ALW 14.200 USB 26FB458 / 27.275 SSB |
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9th May 2017 8:01pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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What car say save your money and buy the cheaper BMW 140! Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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9th May 2017 8:15pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2641
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Someone say rs + v8 + defender?
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9th May 2017 9:03pm |
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| Shax Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 391
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BMW 140??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! That's almost as bad as saying px a Defender for a Mercedes G Wagon!!!! Subaru WRX STi or Audi S3 Quattro are today's front runners for me... ... ,-------, .. I [__][_]|__ .. I __ |"_|"__| .. "(o)====(o)" ^^_-^-_^-^_^^^^^--^^^^ PAUL G7ALW 14.200 USB 26FB458 / 27.275 SSB |
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9th May 2017 9:53pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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I really don't like the 1 series, looks like a damn shoe!
Love Impreza... I would like to get a Hawkeye STi as my next car. 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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9th May 2017 10:33pm |
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| diduan Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: Central Balkan Posts: 260 
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I have a question...why LS3? Especially for the puma defenders, that already have the mustang gear box, is it not easier to put the ford mustang 5.0 v8? Everyone seems to go for the LS3, maybe for a reason...am i the only one not knowing the secret?
Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt Last edited by diduan on 10th May 2017 7:38am. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th May 2017 7:08am |
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