Differences between '94 and '96

[cyberhh]

I have a '96 SE7 manual trans and am looking at a '94 SE7 manual as a parts car. Can you please help me with the differences between the two?

The '94 is complete and running, but has a salvage title.

Thanks

[cyberhh]

Not that I am an authority, but I looked into it a little -
Without going any further (because I am not sure):

In the People's Republic of Kommiefornia you cannot install an older engine into a newer vehicle so SMOG would be an issue.

ECU
OBD2 in the 96, not in the 94

AFAIK - the output shaft on the 94/95 tcase is shorter than the '96/97 and the 96/97 year model is the "q" variant - which is supposed to have quieter gears.

Engine - 3.9 vs 4.0: (Buick 215 Rover 3.5 Land Rover 4.0 and 4.6 differences)

- The 3.9 has the provisions like the 4.0/4.6 litre for the crossbolts but they have not been drilled.

- The 3.9 has the smaller main journals from the 3.5 while the 4.0 version has the same journals as the 4.6 litre.

- The 4.0 crank has a longer nose.

- The 3.9 has the concentric oil pump but coupled with standard distributor the 4.0 has a distributorless system and thus no hole for a distributor.

- The 4.0 uses longer rods, lighter and shorter pistons.

- The 3.9 had the 14CUX 'hotwire' fuel injection. The 4.0 has the Lucas 'GEMS' engine management system (latest see Bosch 5.2.1 Motronic)

- Because of the way the fueling and ignition is set up, the 4.0 has knock sensors and the 3.9 does not.

- the 4.0 puts out 186.4 bhp and the 3.9 puts out 190.4 bhp.


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I hope that is helpful, this is not a complete list of the differences.

[antichrist]

Aside from the engine and it's controls, not too much. The entire driveline is pretty much interchangeable. The tail lights are different, the 94 doesn't have brake lights in the upper pillar light, but they can be easily modified (by cutting out a blanking plate) to have them.
The gearbox in the '94 had an oiling problem, I forger for which gear, but the later ones, 95 and on, had the shaft drilled, or something like that. In any case it was also a retrofit fix that may or may not have been done to the 94 you're looking at.
Of course there are interior trim differences.
So to answer the unasked for question, a '94 should make you a decent parts car.

If you pass on it, and it's near Georgia, let me know.