i broke my 88 range rover! - Land Rovers Only

lostinidaho · 08-20-2004, 11:39 AM

my 3.5 motor died and i need a replacement! i'm looking for a 3.9 to limit the work but still giving it a little (all though, not by much) boost.

any have a fairly low mileage motor with good compression and oil pressure?

help!

Serg · 08-20-2004, 05:54 PM

If you don't find what you are looking for here, try www.lrx.com and place a wanted ad..

Serg

azpaquin · 08-25-2004, 12:14 PM

it is cross bolted. you can get them on
ebay

try to get a long block with as many parts as possible on it.

Alan H · 08-25-2004, 02:00 PM

Have a look here and import one. You won't pay UK tax either. A 4.6 or up to 6 litre would be just the ticket! they all fit - they're all the same mounts!

azpaquin · 08-25-2004, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan H

Have a look here and import one. You won't pay UK tax either. A 4.6 or up to 6 litre would be just the ticket! they all fit - they're all the same mounts!

RPI is nice, would be nice to know a Rover engine builder (not buyer of remans) that good in New England. I prefer the pissed off cantancurous (sp) types.

Serg · 08-25-2004, 09:20 PM

Try this place.. ECR Range Rovers.. I was on their site reading about their 4.6 conversions, and they say they can do it for about the cost of a new 4.2!! They have some kick ass Rovers on their site that they built!

Serg

azpaquin · 08-25-2004, 09:27 PM

there with 40k and have them do what they do.. man o man.

they are good, just a tad pricey.. I know, I know, you get what you pay for, but one stunt like that and I would find myself in divorce court.

I am looking for someone who builds just the motors.. like for not only the Rover but for MGBs and Triumphs.

the rover engine has such a history

kminnick · 08-25-2004, 10:57 PM

From RPI's web site, it appears that ECR is installing their engine (4.6l or otherwise). One could but their short block 4.6l and use your heads (rebuilt locally) for a cost effective solution. An ECU upgrade would probably be needed as the 4.6 should be getting more fuel. Remember, rebuilding a Rover (Buick) Al V-8 is not rocket science. Do a search on Google for F85, olds Jetfire, etc.

champ69 · 08-26-2004, 06:48 AM

try lundengines.com. North London in the UK. A good consciencious man. excellant work/rates. Look on his website

Alan H · 08-26-2004, 09:16 AM

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ does Rovers, Triumphs, and Land (Range) Rover parts.

Steve Lund is good too as the previous post suggests. http://www.lundengines.com/

Go on, go for it. A new engine is cheaper than a divorce anyway - I know, done it twice!

OkieRover · 08-26-2004, 01:47 PM

Rover Cannibal They may be able to help you.

azpaquin · 08-26-2004, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan H

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ does Rovers, Triumphs, and Land (Range) Rover parts.

Steve Lund is good too as the previous post suggests. http://www.lundengines.com/

Go on, go for it. A new engine is cheaper than a divorce anyway - I know, done it twice!

I did not do the pre-nup. I hope this gent knows he has a ton of options for his RR engine..

onslow · 08-29-2004, 09:47 AM

Hi,What exactly did your 3.5 die of,If it is nothing to serious it could be worth repairing and upgrading it would prove much cheaper than buying and shipping a 3.9.I would fit a new cam,piper 276 is a good profile,tubular exhaust manifolds (headers??) sports exhaust and perhaps even a couple of big valve heads I would expect around 200bhp from a high compression V8 with these mods better mpg and better performance than a 3.9 and the sound would be nice too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostinidaho

my 3.5 motor died and i need a replacement! i'm looking for a 3.9 to limit the work but still giving it a little (all though, not by much) boost.

any have a fairly low mileage motor with good compression and oil pressure?

help!

overrover88 · 08-30-2004, 07:54 PM

Hello. I have a 1990 range rover that I am parting out. it runs and drives very well, with 135,000 miles. It is now missing some interior and the radiator. I would sell you the whole car for 2000.00. I am in central Oregon.

azpaquin · 08-31-2004, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overrover88

Hello. I have a 1990 range rover that I am parting out. it runs and drives very well, with 135,000 miles. It is now missing some interior and the radiator. I would sell you the whole car for 2000.00. I am in central Oregon.

worth taking this and franken-rovering it.

08-20-2004, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
lostinidaho Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	i broke my 88 range rover! my 3.5 motor died and i need a replacement! i'm looking for a 3.9 to limit the work but still giving it a little (all though, not by much) boost. any have a fairly low mileage motor with good compression and oil pressure? help!

08-20-2004, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,005 Gallery: 0	If you don't find what you are looking for here, try www.lrx.com and place a wanted ad.. Serg __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

08-25-2004, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
azpaquin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: new england Posts: 140 Gallery: 0	try ebay too for a motor, do not get a 3.9, get 4.0 it is cross bolted. you can get them on ebay try to get a long block with as many parts as possible on it.

08-25-2004, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alan H Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Republic of South Yorkshire. Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Have a look here and import one. You won't pay UK tax either. A 4.6 or up to 6 litre would be just the ticket! they all fit - they're all the same mounts! Last edited by Alan H : 08-25-2004 at 02:01 PM. Reason: cos I spell like a girl!

08-25-2004, 09:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,005 Gallery: 0	Try this place.. ECR Range Rovers.. I was on their site reading about their 4.6 conversions, and they say they can do it for about the cost of a new 4.2!! They have some kick ass Rovers on their site that they built! Serg __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

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08-25-2004, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
azpaquin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: new england Posts: 140 Gallery: 0	Oh yeah.. them.. I would love to just drop off my RRC there with 40k and have them do what they do.. man o man. they are good, just a tad pricey.. I know, I know, you get what you pay for, but one stunt like that and I would find myself in divorce court. I am looking for someone who builds just the motors.. like for not only the Rover but for MGBs and Triumphs. the rover engine has such a history

08-25-2004, 10:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
kminnick Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1 Gallery: 0	Broken Rover Engine From RPI's web site, it appears that ECR is installing their engine (4.6l or otherwise). One could but their short block 4.6l and use your heads (rebuilt locally) for a cost effective solution. An ECU upgrade would probably be needed as the 4.6 should be getting more fuel. Remember, rebuilding a Rover (Buick) Al V-8 is not rocket science. Do a search on Google for F85, olds Jetfire, etc.

08-26-2004, 06:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
champ69 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tamworth staffordshire (N. Of Birmingham) UK Posts: 29 Gallery: 0	try lundengines.com. North London in the UK. A good consciencious man. excellant work/rates. Look on his website

08-26-2004, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Alan H Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Republic of South Yorkshire. Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ does Rovers, Triumphs, and Land (Range) Rover parts. Steve Lund is good too as the previous post suggests. http://www.lundengines.com/ Go on, go for it. A new engine is cheaper than a divorce anyway - I know, done it twice!

08-30-2004, 07:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
overrover88 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	rover motor Hello. I have a 1990 range rover that I am parting out. it runs and drives very well, with 135,000 miles. It is now missing some interior and the radiator. I would sell you the whole car for 2000.00. I am in central Oregon.

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