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Originally Posted by p76rangie
Those figures are not correct. Landrover built both compression motors at the same time and has been an option since the 1980's.
How hard is it to look at the motor and see what is stamped on it.
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oh hell here we go again.....
hmmm rangerrovers.net one of the largest resources for RR owners is wrong now hmmmmmm
how about the parts listings
3.9 Litre
Standard Size
Low Compression (8.13:1 cr) - (1) - RB7485KLC
High Compression (9.31:1 cr) - (1) - RB7485KHC
Single Piston;
Supplied with rings & gudgeon pin.
4.2 Litre - 8.94:1 cr - (8) - STC1191S
4.0 Litre Series 2 Range Rover type
Offset gudgeon type - standard size only.
Low Compression (8.13:1 cr) - (8) - ERR5555
High Compression (9.35:1 cr) - (8) - ERR5553
4.6 Litre Series 2 Range Rover type
Offset gudgeon type - standard size only.
Low Compression (8.13:1 cr) - (8) - ERR5556
High Compression (9.35:1 cr) - (8) - ERR5554
All of that jives with what bulldog said. None of those are high compression engines to me so I still don't have to acknowledge it P76. There is a higher compression engine but neither are pushing any serious compression.
oh here's the website I pulled my information from.
Rover V8 Engine Pistons & Conrods - Parts Spares Accessories - Rimmer Bros