engine replacement - Land Rovers Only

drewclare25 · 09-28-2007, 12:55 PM

im posting for my buddy who has an LR disco 4.0 v8i, wants to do a swap because its gone to hell, blown, warped, the works. He wants a straight up swap if possible or for an upgrade, what all would have to be done as far as matching things up, and what are some options?
thanks guys

ArmyRover · 09-28-2007, 02:32 PM

4.6 would be a pretty straight swap and pick up some nice power

drewclare25 · 09-28-2007, 05:00 PM

yeah he said he'd be down for a 4.6...what has to be done as far as transfer case adapters and stuff like that?

ArmyRover · 09-28-2007, 05:32 PM

From what I have read nothing that I can think of just make sure you get the ecu

I'm sure some of the more educated members on this swap will speak up shortly.

Also check out east coast rovers they do alot of these swaps and have some good photo run throughs of the swap.

http://eastcoastrover.com/

Drillbit · 09-29-2007, 06:47 AM

To put a 4.6 into a disco you would have to use your old timing cover but other than that it's not a huge deal. I don't have a 4.6 right now but i do have a several 4.0's Have him give me a call if he's interested.

thanks
Marty

drewclare25 · 10-01-2007, 01:26 PM

what options do you have for a 4.0 mileage and pricewise?

Drillbit · 10-11-2007, 03:50 PM

sent a pm, did you get it?

xd97disco · 05-03-2008, 02:14 PM

If you want a 4.0 I've got one but may need some work once I strip it down I'll tell you

XtremeMarine · 05-04-2008, 11:52 AM

I've done the 4.6 swap, and it's rather easy. You don't even need the ecu. The truck will run with the 4.0 ecu; then you just bring it to your local dealer, and have them reflash it, to let it know it's running a 4.6 instead. Their are no adapters involved. Same transmission, same t-case, and same motor mounts. I got a gems 4.6 out of a RR, to save money, then just swapped on my BOSCH bits, which were all good. Found a lower mileage one for a better price. But to be safe, just swap gems to gems, and bosch to bosch. Then the only part from your motor that you'll need is the oil timing cover.

09-28-2007, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
drewclare25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391 Gallery: 0	engine replacement im posting for my buddy who has an LR disco 4.0 v8i, wants to do a swap because its gone to hell, blown, warped, the works. He wants a straight up swap if possible or for an upgrade, what all would have to be done as far as matching things up, and what are some options? thanks guys __________________ Best 4x4xFar 97 Green D1 3" BB springs pro comp es9000 shocks 32x11.50 BFG Mud Terrains 15" american racing steel wheels flowmaster 40 series dual pipes mantec snorkel

09-28-2007, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	4.6 would be a pretty straight swap and pick up some nice power __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

09-28-2007, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
drewclare25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391 Gallery: 0	yeah he said he'd be down for a 4.6...what has to be done as far as transfer case adapters and stuff like that? __________________ Best 4x4xFar 97 Green D1 3" BB springs pro comp es9000 shocks 32x11.50 BFG Mud Terrains 15" american racing steel wheels flowmaster 40 series dual pipes mantec snorkel

09-28-2007, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	From what I have read nothing that I can think of just make sure you get the ecu I'm sure some of the more educated members on this swap will speak up shortly. Also check out east coast rovers they do alot of these swaps and have some good photo run throughs of the swap. http://eastcoastrover.com/ __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

09-29-2007, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Drillbit Giver of Last Rights to Fallen Rovers Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 74 Gallery: 0	4.0 motor To put a 4.6 into a disco you would have to use your old timing cover but other than that it's not a huge deal. I don't have a 4.6 right now but i do have a several 4.0's Have him give me a call if he's interested. thanks Marty __________________ Giver of Last Rights to Fallen Rovers 270 576 7922

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10-01-2007, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
drewclare25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391 Gallery: 0	what options do you have for a 4.0 mileage and pricewise? __________________ Best 4x4xFar 97 Green D1 3" BB springs pro comp es9000 shocks 32x11.50 BFG Mud Terrains 15" american racing steel wheels flowmaster 40 series dual pipes mantec snorkel

10-11-2007, 03:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drillbit Giver of Last Rights to Fallen Rovers Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 74 Gallery: 0	sent a pm, did you get it? __________________ Giver of Last Rights to Fallen Rovers 270 576 7922

05-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
xd97disco Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 52 Gallery: 0	If you want a 4.0 I've got one but may need some work once I strip it down I'll tell you

05-04-2008, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,565 Gallery: 0	I've done the 4.6 swap, and it's rather easy. You don't even need the ecu. The truck will run with the 4.0 ecu; then you just bring it to your local dealer, and have them reflash it, to let it know it's running a 4.6 instead. Their are no adapters involved. Same transmission, same t-case, and same motor mounts. I got a gems 4.6 out of a RR, to save money, then just swapped on my BOSCH bits, which were all good. Found a lower mileage one for a better price. But to be safe, just swap gems to gems, and bosch to bosch. Then the only part from your motor that you'll need is the oil timing cover. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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