Supercharge or Turbo Disco 3 - Land Rovers Only

STI NuT · 05-11-2006, 02:25 AM

hey,

i have a cousine who has a late 2005 4.4V8 Discovery 3 and we have done some work to the outside and a full tip to tip exauste and now we are looking at the engine, we want to do a chip with a turbo or a supercharger but we are haveing some trouble finding someone that will do it or who have a kit. money is not the issue.

you can see the disco in this thread i have on a different forum, Project Disco 3.

I hope you poeple can help me, Thank You

Rovin4life · 05-11-2006, 05:32 AM

If you wanted to get a faster truck you shouldve bought a RR Sport Supercharged.

No one is going to support it as long as there is a Super charged engine out there.

STI NuT · 05-11-2006, 06:14 AM

we needed a 7 seater with airbags in the back of it and the disco 3 was the only one that had them. trust me if it wasn't for the airbags we would have gone for the RR sport.

nwoods · 05-11-2006, 07:45 AM

If money is no object, track down an RRS that has been crashed and pull the engine, and put it in the LR3. Same engine bay, same engine mounts, etc....

Hank · 05-11-2006, 07:56 AM

If money is no object, why screw with the 4.4?

The LR3 is a heavy box on wheels. Make it fast? Are you joking?? You would be better off with a Dodge Magnum and a Hemi.....

TN-LR3 · 05-11-2006, 04:09 PM

nice rims....... BLING-BLING

this is a more off-road thread i believe, so rims aren't our thing. I'ts a shame you don't take yout LR off-road, but it's your choice

Muddy Oval · 05-11-2006, 05:15 PM

If money is truly no object, then bring it to me. I'll swap in a RRS 4.2 with superchargers all cranked up. It'll cost more than the truck by a factor of 2-5 or so, but it'll work.

STI NuT · 05-12-2006, 06:54 AM

we have been told the RRS engine will not fit in. trust me that was one of the first things on my mind

Hank · 05-12-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STI NuT

we have been told the RRS engine will not fit in. trust me that was one of the first things on my mind

You were told wrong. Anything can fit. But, you're looking at a 30k swap to do it right.

Rovin4life · 05-13-2006, 09:33 AM

Same engine bay, trust me the RRS is the same model platform as the LR3.

but you need everything under the sun including all the modules and the tranny and a world of other stuff.

Dude you got three hundred horsepower. Thats more then alot of the SUVs already out there. IN fact that is the same hp as the X5 and the Mark Three RR.

The only place you can get something from is Overfinch. They are the only place that does LR right. Other than that its a real crap shoot. Its mostly aftermarket guys that put on a cold air intake and change your PCM retuning so it looks like your getting a hell of alot more power. Truth is these guys don't use a dyno after rebuilding your LR. I have even been told by these honyacks that its up to the customer to see how much power they get. Its not their job to do any real testing or checking their work.

OffRoadNut · 06-04-2008, 05:39 PM

You CAN turbo an LR3.. from your term "Disco 3" I'm guessing that you're in G.B. or Europe somewhere? STS is where I got mine. I have a 2008 LR3 HSE and Put an STS Turbo on it... Super fast with no turbo lag... the install kits run $1900 US to $2900 US.. They had 3 sets in about $500 increments. Get the $1900 one because you'll have to measure the tubes before you cut them anyway. Their website is STSTurbo.com I had to install a turbo in mine. I live in Colorado in the mountains 11,000+ feet above sea level in Summit County.... You loose 33% HP up here.. To NOT void your warranty you MUST have it installed by your Dealer... They will do it but they'll charge you like 5 hours and it should only take 2 at the most! Try to talk them down. The videos in the STS site are cool... they engineered it to maintain boost but NOT overheat... the site will explain everything. Mine clears 0-60 in under 6 easily... I'd love to hear how fast they run at sea level.

ArmyRover · 06-04-2008, 07:18 PM

wow talk about pulling one out of the archives....

Christopher Winslow · 06-09-2008, 04:32 AM

Yeah just what we need someone with a 7500lb box on wheels that can do low 13's on a quarter mile while eating half a tank of gas...

Winslow

OffRoadNut · 06-17-2008, 09:56 PM

Hi Chris, the STS Turbo boosts gas mileage on the LR3 abouit 7 miles per gallon... it really is great on mileage... I agree with you... noone should be racing these things... however if it has the "ability" to have a boost via the turbo, then it won't work as hard under normal conditions. Most folks where I live add turbos to their rigs to make up for the massive loss in oxygen which kills our HP output by 100hp or so... without the STS Turbo the LR3 is a dog (at elevation, we're talking 10,000 feet above sea level) I think this other guy needs to be racing a GTI or an RS4 or something and using in Rover to go off road (slowly)

05-11-2006, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
STI NuT Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Supercharge or Turbo Disco 3 hey, i have a cousine who has a late 2005 4.4V8 Discovery 3 and we have done some work to the outside and a full tip to tip exauste and now we are looking at the engine, we want to do a chip with a turbo or a supercharger but we are haveing some trouble finding someone that will do it or who have a kit. money is not the issue. you can see the disco in this thread i have on a different forum, Project Disco 3. I hope you poeple can help me, Thank You

05-11-2006, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
TN-LR3 Ben Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 643 Gallery: 0	nice rims....... BLING-BLING this is a more off-road thread i believe, so rims aren't our thing. I'ts a shame you don't take yout LR off-road, but it's your choice __________________ 1997 D-90 #1345- back to stock 2002 Dodge ram 2500CTD- dd/tow rig looking to do 1 ton toyota or rover

05-11-2006, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	If money is truly no object, then bring it to me. I'll swap in a RRS 4.2 with superchargers all cranked up. It'll cost more than the truck by a factor of 2-5 or so, but it'll work. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

06-04-2008, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
OffRoadNut Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	LR3 Turbo You CAN turbo an LR3.. from your term "Disco 3" I'm guessing that you're in G.B. or Europe somewhere? STS is where I got mine. I have a 2008 LR3 HSE and Put an STS Turbo on it... Super fast with no turbo lag... the install kits run $1900 US to $2900 US.. They had 3 sets in about $500 increments. Get the $1900 one because you'll have to measure the tubes before you cut them anyway. Their website is STSTurbo.com I had to install a turbo in mine. I live in Colorado in the mountains 11,000+ feet above sea level in Summit County.... You loose 33% HP up here.. To NOT void your warranty you MUST have it installed by your Dealer... They will do it but they'll charge you like 5 hours and it should only take 2 at the most! Try to talk them down. The videos in the STS site are cool... they engineered it to maintain boost but NOT overheat... the site will explain everything. Mine clears 0-60 in under 6 easily... I'd love to hear how fast they run at sea level.

06-04-2008, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,371 Gallery: 0	wow talk about pulling one out of the archives.... __________________ "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://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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05-11-2006, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	If you wanted to get a faster truck you shouldve bought a RR Sport Supercharged. No one is going to support it as long as there is a Super charged engine out there.

05-11-2006, 06:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
STI NuT Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	we needed a 7 seater with airbags in the back of it and the disco 3 was the only one that had them. trust me if it wasn't for the airbags we would have gone for the RR sport.

05-11-2006, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
nwoods Used with Vigor! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 104 Gallery: 0	If money is no object, track down an RRS that has been crashed and pull the engine, and put it in the LR3. Same engine bay, same engine mounts, etc....

05-11-2006, 07:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hank Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA Posts: 914 Gallery: 0	If money is no object, why screw with the 4.4? The LR3 is a heavy box on wheels. Make it fast? Are you joking?? You would be better off with a Dodge Magnum and a Hemi.....

05-12-2006, 06:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
STI NuT Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	we have been told the RRS engine will not fit in. trust me that was one of the first things on my mind

05-13-2006, 09:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	Same engine bay, trust me the RRS is the same model platform as the LR3. but you need everything under the sun including all the modules and the tranny and a world of other stuff. Dude you got three hundred horsepower. Thats more then alot of the SUVs already out there. IN fact that is the same hp as the X5 and the Mark Three RR. The only place you can get something from is Overfinch. They are the only place that does LR right. Other than that its a real crap shoot. Its mostly aftermarket guys that put on a cold air intake and change your PCM retuning so it looks like your getting a hell of alot more power. Truth is these guys don't use a dyno after rebuilding your LR. I have even been told by these honyacks that its up to the customer to see how much power they get. Its not their job to do any real testing or checking their work.

06-09-2008, 04:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Christopher Winslow Tripping the light fantastic... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	Yeah just what we need someone with a 7500lb box on wheels that can do low 13's on a quarter mile while eating half a tank of gas... Winslow __________________ The Doctor: I don't suppose you've completely ignored my instructions and secretly prepared any Nitro-9, have you? Ace: What if I had? The Doctor: And naturally, you wouldn't do anything so insanely dangerous as to carry it around with you, would you? Ace: Of course not. I'm a good girl and do what I'm told. The Doctor: Excellent. Blow up that vehicle. 7th Doctor and Ace, "Silver Nemesis" 1996 LR Discovery SD - Victoria 2005 LR LR3 SE V8 - Oliver

06-17-2008, 09:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
OffRoadNut Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	Hi Chris, the STS Turbo boosts gas mileage on the LR3 abouit 7 miles per gallon... it really is great on mileage... I agree with you... noone should be racing these things... however if it has the "ability" to have a boost via the turbo, then it won't work as hard under normal conditions. Most folks where I live add turbos to their rigs to make up for the massive loss in oxygen which kills our HP output by 100hp or so... without the STS Turbo the LR3 is a dog (at elevation, we're talking 10,000 feet above sea level) I think this other guy needs to be racing a GTI or an RS4 or something and using in Rover to go off road (slowly)

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