I was wondering if a 283 chev or a 289 ford would be too much weight in a DI, I don't think the HP would be too much (283= about 200hp) (289= about190hp).
What do Y'all think?
I may have found a DI w/a blown motor for a couple of hundred bucks ('97).
if he'll turn loose of it, I may give it a shot.
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If I recall the frame set up is the same....... Personally I wouldn't do it..... but I understand the $$$ aspect..... Y not go for a 305 instead of 289....same block!
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If I recall the frame set up is the same....... Personally I wouldn't do it..... but I understand the $$$ aspect..... Y not go for a 305 instead of 289....same block!
You mean a 283 (chev) is the same block as a 305 (also chev). 283 is a better engine, Besides, a 305 is only 110 to 160hp stock (At best, If I'm remembering right). The 283 is either 200hp or 235, not sure yet. I had considered a 327 (350hp) but I think it would be too much for the diffs. The options I have are:
350 chev. (O.k., but 327 is a better motor. I've built both).
327 chev. (My first choice, but maybe too much for diffs at 350hp, This particular motor is probably closer to 400+hp, out of an old corvette).
283 chev. (I don't like it as well as 327, but won't over-power the diffs).
312 ford. ( My favorite ford, but too old and hard to find parts for. It's currently in a boat).
302(5.0) ford. (My second choice, but it's out of a 96 mustang GT and might be too much).
289 ford. out of a 69 mustang. (Might be worth the trouble).
None of the engines, except the 312 are more than $500 and have similar miles and condition. Used rover engines are considerably more expensive unfortunately.
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If it was me making the choice, I'd fit an LS1 and all that the conversion entails, but then I'm just a rev head.
I'm afraid of breaking my diffs all the time, otherwise I wouldn't hesitate using
the 327 which is about the same as an LS1, (327 maybe has a little more power).
Nice thought though!
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Unless you are fitting a motor with substantially more power I can't see the point moving away from the Rover.
Sure other engines will fit but they will all require fab work and modifications which could easily cost more than simplyy getting a Rover V8. Is it not possible to rebuild the motor that's in it?
SBC have been used in several Raqnge Rovers as conversions here in the UK so should fit a Discovery as well. As for the diffs, well unless you are drag racing it I can't see too much of an issue, besides you can always beef them up as well if they do break.
Personally I wouldn't use any Ford motor I can't see any reason too. Sure the 302ci is fairly compact but it weighs more than a Rover and can't really produce much more power ultimatley.
A LT1 or Ls1 would be my chioce, plenty of parts available and responds well to mods.
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I was wondering if a 283 chev or a 289 ford would be too much weight in a DI, I don't think the HP would be too much (283= about 200hp) (289= about190hp).
What do Y'all think?
I may have found a DI w/a blown motor for a couple of hundred bucks ('97).
if he'll turn loose of it, I may give it a shot.
Want my blown motor. Its just gone, hence the the 350 LS1
So here's my first post and I thought I would jump right in...
I have a NAS D110 (#169) in the Conejo Valley area of LA (North Malibu, Westlake Village area) and I'm considering replacing the whole drivetrain. The LT77 is starting to get notchy and the engine is lethargic. I'm looking at RPI Engineering 4.6 Cosworth recast motors (you know...the ones ECR WON'T SELL YOU) but at the same time, I have a buddy that is willing to give me (for FREE!):
1) A 5.7 shortblock LS-1 with 30K on it.
2) Accompanying 4L60-E tranny.
This is a hard call. For one, I'm sure it will be a major job but parts would MUCH cheaper moving forward. I have a mechanic that I know could do it but I'm concerned about a possible decrease in value to the 110. I'm looking at mark4wd.com, GM Auto Trans and everything seems there but I have reservations. Can someone provide some advice? I'm torn between the free drivetrain and some costs on installation vs. expensive, new 4.6 short block with my ancillaries.
Some of my worries are:
Electronics & gauges?
Differentials? Can they handle the added HP?
Fit? If I have to modify anything on the car besides the drivetrain, this option is out. I'm not butchering my ride....
If you use the power, they will snap. You would probably have no end of headaches unless you upgraded front and rear axles as well. Although I have wondered about a nice high compression motor for decent torque and mileage, and limiting power by using an undersized carb or only allowing so much pedal travel. Then you can't have a moment of stupidity and floor it.
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Funk; as much as free stuff is a good thing, your choice of base vehicle, makes to me at least, a no-go project. We only got NAS 110's for one year over here. And after seeing that one go this year at Barrett-Jackson, for over 75K, I can't see putting anything Non-Rover in your particular truck. If you had a DI, or RRC, sure. But not with a 110.
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Funk; as much as free stuff is a good thing, your choice of base vehicle, makes to me at least, a no-go project. We only got NAS 110's for one year over here. And after seeing that one go this year at Barrett-Jackson, for over 75K, I can't see putting anything Non-Rover in your particular truck. If you had a DI, or RRC, sure. But not with a 110.
Thanks guys...Xtreme nailed my sentiments exactly. It's not like slapping a V8 into an old FJ or even a Series vehicle (sometimes I still wish I had my 109)...I've heard that with all the BBQ'ing and off-raoding going on, there are about 325 or so left out of 501 or 502. Hell, British Pacific mentioned that two of them were lost out here in the Malibu fires last year.
My buddy is really being the good friend and pushing me to use his drivetrain but it doesn't seem like a good move.
I'm debating on the RPI 4.6 with the reconditioned Stage I head or on the low end, a rebuilt from somewhere like Roverland Parts. I'll probably go with the rebuilt because I have two small kids and need to save some $$$. I'd love to go with a diesel but they won't pass smog out here. I've kinda been wondering how so many CA cars are running diesel.
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BTW, can someone tell me who's 110 was used in the Columbia commercial or the Lost episode recently?
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