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NorthernDefender90



Member Since: 19 Aug 2021
Location: Leeds
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Puma v8 conversion
Hi All,

I'm considering putting a rover 4.6l v8 in my puma defender. MDengineering sell a gearbox conversion kit and engine mounts, i'd upgrade the half shafts and maybe the props aswell. Not sure the best way to approach the ecu if i put in the ecu for the 4.6 or get someone to mod the current.

Any advice is appreciated if i've missed anything etc. I'm not planning on doing this for a while sort of daydreaming at the moments but with a hint of seriousness haha.

Cheers.
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kenzle8a



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Save for an LS3, If I could I would have DT Engine Solutions do it.
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Gasket



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Likewise - as lovely as the Rover V8 is, it is very old technology to put in a Puma and the cost of having one built to a good standard puts you into a LS3 crate area which is far more impressive.
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Hufflepuff



Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
There's nothing wrong with old technology - the LS isn't exactly a cutting edge multi-valve, overhead camshaft design either!

What about the 5 cylinder Ford diesel though NorthernDefender90 or a BMW M57 swap? Unless you were doing it just for the sound I would have thought a more power diesel would be a better choice? 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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GREENI



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I have the 4.6, although it’s been faultless, i do wish i’d have gone for an LS… having driven all of the DT Engine’s LS converted Defenders, they’re worlds apart.
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