Anybody Turbo or Supercharged their P38 - Land Rovers Only

never be over rover · 04-28-2007, 05:23 PM

I have a 96 4.0 and I want to add a supercharger or preferably turbocharger (fuel economy) has anybody fitted a p38 with either or know of a way? I was thinking I could fabricate something, but I don't want any headaches with my ecu or check engine light.

RageRover · 04-29-2007, 03:28 PM

It might be more complicated than you think, I've never done any kinda mod like that to any truck or SUV, let alone a Rover. All I can say is that it would a custom job and outta be neat when it is all done!!

If you carry through with a forced induction system, let us know how it went.

never be over rover · 04-29-2007, 06:41 PM

doesn't LR make a forced induction p38?? would i be able to do a swap or something??

hermanpj · 05-25-2007, 01:16 PM

Theres a company called Overfinch that has been tricking out Rovers for years. They always used Eaton Superchargers. You can find Eaton Supercharger if you google it. Might take a little research but you should be able to find. Can find tel no. at www.eaton.com.

Not sure if turbocharging a land rover engine is commonly done. However there is a book i heard about called Tuning Rover V8 Engines by David Hardcastle. You might try to pick up a copy of that and see if it refers to turbocharging.

96owner · 05-25-2007, 03:42 PM

Theres a guy on here with a supercarged disco. If the 4.0 in the disco ad p38 are the same (are they?) his set up might work

Jonno · 01-28-2008, 09:40 AM

Yup .....I've got one, 4.6 turbo that is.
Got a spare kit up for grabs as well.

stolenheron · 01-28-2008, 01:29 PM

if you want to use a Centrifugal style (like a Procharger, Vortech, Paxton, Comptech etc) I've got a Procharger kit (for sale) off of a 2005+ Mustang V6. With some custom fabed mounts i'm certain you could get some sick power out of the P38 motor. That type of s/c is basically a pulley powered turbo.

79ROVERJP98 · 01-28-2008, 01:31 PM

whoops

jrandsu · 05-24-2008, 01:44 PM

What would you like to know?
My rover was supercharged by a company called Cameron Concepts out of the San Diego area. I think that they are called Chariots of fire now.
My Rover is a 97 4.6. Boost is about 4-5 psi max. I talked to Chariots one time and the guy said that there was not much change to the engine. No computer work for that amount of boost. CARB and smog legal too!
JR

gordo · 06-04-2008, 08:49 PM

that looks like a rimmer supercharger to me. theres one on ebay right now but it needs some work.

jrandsu · 06-05-2008, 10:42 AM

I am not really sure what type of supercharger it is, but the guy at Chariots of Fire said that it was an Easton/Eaton?.

gordo · 06-05-2008, 07:48 PM

thats right. Rimmer used Eaton components. theres a write up on rangerovers.net. The dude passed on btw that owned Chariots. Gordo

Thor · 06-06-2008, 06:09 AM

My mechanic has one in his shop with cracked block or head ( cannot remember ). Not sure if the problem was poor maintenance which kills any Rover engine, or the supercharger.

Although I have a 4.6 in my 1992 RR1 I've just learned to enjoy going slowly, which my drivers license had thrived under!

04-28-2007, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
never be over rover All White Wit' Peanut Butter 96 4.0SE Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 31 Gallery: 0	Anybody Turbo or Supercharged their P38 I have a 96 4.0 and I want to add a supercharger or preferably turbocharger (fuel economy) has anybody fitted a p38 with either or know of a way? I was thinking I could fabricate something, but I don't want any headaches with my ecu or check engine light. Last edited by never be over rover : 04-29-2007 at 03:13 PM.

04-29-2007, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	It might be more complicated than you think, I've never done any kinda mod like that to any truck or SUV, let alone a Rover. All I can say is that it would a custom job and outta be neat when it is all done!! If you carry through with a forced induction system, let us know how it went. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

05-25-2007, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
hermanpj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plano (Dallas) Posts: 359 Gallery: 4	Theres a company called Overfinch that has been tricking out Rovers for years. They always used Eaton Superchargers. You can find Eaton Supercharger if you google it. Might take a little research but you should be able to find. Can find tel no. at www.eaton.com. Not sure if turbocharging a land rover engine is commonly done. However there is a book i heard about called Tuning Rover V8 Engines by David Hardcastle. You might try to pick up a copy of that and see if it refers to turbocharging. __________________ Pat Herman

05-25-2007, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	Theres a guy on here with a supercarged disco. If the 4.0 in the disco ad p38 are the same (are they?) his set up might work __________________ Delaware Mother******! 1996 Disco Myspace mods: OME HD lift (thaks max) zombie

01-28-2008, 09:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jonno Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Herefordshire UK Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Yup .....I've got one, 4.6 turbo that is. Got a spare kit up for grabs as well. __________________ P38 4.6 HSET Turbocharged 0.5 bar Intercooled LPG AP 6 pots Handling pack Last edited by Jonno : 01-28-2008 at 01:43 PM.

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04-29-2007, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
never be over rover All White Wit' Peanut Butter 96 4.0SE Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 31 Gallery: 0	doesn't LR make a forced induction p38?? would i be able to do a swap or something??

01-28-2008, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	if you want to use a Centrifugal style (like a Procharger, Vortech, Paxton, Comptech etc) I've got a Procharger kit (for sale) off of a 2005+ Mustang V6. With some custom fabed mounts i'm certain you could get some sick power out of the P38 motor. That type of s/c is basically a pulley powered turbo. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

01-28-2008, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
79ROVERJP98 teh rover newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Endwell NY, where a rover would be great, lots of floods spring time Posts: 25 Gallery: 0	whoops __________________ '79 land rover Last edited by 79ROVERJP98 : 01-28-2008 at 01:40 PM. Reason: sorry dead post

05-24-2008, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
jrandsu Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	What would you like to know? My rover was supercharged by a company called Cameron Concepts out of the San Diego area. I think that they are called Chariots of fire now. My Rover is a 97 4.6. Boost is about 4-5 psi max. I talked to Chariots one time and the guy said that there was not much change to the engine. No computer work for that amount of boost. CARB and smog legal too! JR

06-04-2008, 08:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	that looks like a rimmer supercharger to me. theres one on ebay right now but it needs some work. __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

06-05-2008, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
jrandsu Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	I am not really sure what type of supercharger it is, but the guy at Chariots of Fire said that it was an Easton/Eaton?. Last edited by jrandsu : 06-05-2008 at 03:09 PM.

06-05-2008, 07:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	thats right. Rimmer used Eaton components. theres a write up on rangerovers.net. The dude passed on btw that owned Chariots. Gordo __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

06-06-2008, 06:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,224 Gallery: 0	My mechanic has one in his shop with cracked block or head ( cannot remember ). Not sure if the problem was poor maintenance which kills any Rover engine, or the supercharger. Although I have a 4.6 in my 1992 RR1 I've just learned to enjoy going slowly, which my drivers license had thrived under! __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

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