[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!

 

[Serg]

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

Serg

 

[azpaquin]

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. :buttrock:

 

[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!

 

[azpaquin]

RPI is very nice..

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]

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]

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

 

[kminnick]

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.

 

[champ69]

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

 

[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!

 

[OkieRover]

Rover Cannibal They may be able to help you.

 

[azpaquin]

engine will just have to wait for me anyway.

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]

Upgrade

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! :buttrock:

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]

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.

 

[azpaquin]

this sounds like a good deal..

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. :buttrock:

 

[hamrendan]

Rover Guy in Reno

I have been buying parts from a guy in Reno. He is fast and fair
Brian is his name he is the guy with custom LR logo mud flaps for $10.00 each
[email protected]

Dan Hamren

 

[Steve83]

I have access to a few decent used blocks. I'll find some prices.

 

[lostinidaho]

Thanks for all the information!

To bring everyone up to date....
It's an 88 RR that had 161K. I really like the ride and agility. We have taken it camping a couple times and it performs great. My wife on the other hand thinks it's kind of ugly. This is mostly due to the lack of an airdam up front. Anyway, I found a 3.9 with 95K and 150psi compression on all pistons. Delivered from Salt Lake City was $2000. The car is currently at the Rover dealer getting tuned up and some other maintenance done but other than that seems fine. I would have loved to done an ECR 4.6 conversion but the money just isn't there. Has anyone heard of a Ford 302 conversion being done? Just curious.
Again, thanks to everyone for all the great information.

 

[Serg]

I have been buying parts from a guy in Reno. He is fast and fair
Brian is his name he is the guy with custom LR logo mud flaps for $10.00 each
[email protected]

Dan Hamren

Brian is sending me a set of mud flaps to test and do a write up on. I will post it in the "featured product" Section.. (still to be created)

He has a ton of parts and is a good guy.

Serg

 

[TOZROVR]

Mike at ECR has some nice options, but I don't know if he's still doing much....

Andy, call Alan Elliot at Cityside for a fella who knows his rover v8's... www.citysidegarage.com

I'm getting my replacent engine's head from him...good guy.

If you guys want a NEW longblock at a great price, talk to George at www.roversdownsouth.com