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  1. 6 hours ago, Daan said:

    Ok, so low power output.

    Yes, the 2.25 head fits. I fitted the head of my old 2.25 to a 2.5 diesel block with 2.5 petrol pistons. Both the 2.25 and 2.5 petrol have 8:1 compression ratio, so this should mean that the combustion chamber volume of the 2.25 head is smaller. So if you fit the 2.25 head to a 2.5, this results in compressing the gasses into a smaller combustion chamber, therefore increasing the compression ratio.

    I have never had a 2.5 head to hand, but I measured the volume of the combustion chamber of the 2.25 head and calculated what I needed for a 2.5 litre to achieve the 9:1 compression ratio.

    Use water and a syringe to establish the volume you have.

    Calculator here:

    https://goodcalculators.com/compression-ratio-calculator/

    I still had to have the head skimmed, from memory 2 or 3mm to get to the 9:1 compression ratio.

    I had new unleaded valve seats fitted, which is potentially wise as leaded fuel no longer exists (not sure if this is the case in your country), and 2.5 valves, which are bigger from memory.

    This works well, and with today's 95-octane petrol, you should not have any problems with detonation.

     

    Is turning carburetor to injection  reliable thing ?   And for your experience what was the best injector

  2. 5 hours ago, Daan said:

    Ok, so low power output.

    Yes, the 2.25 head fits. I fitted the head of my old 2.25 to a 2.5 diesel block with 2.5 petrol pistons. Both the 2.25 and 2.5 petrol have 8:1 compression ratio, so this should mean that the combustion chamber volume of the 2.25 head is smaller. So if you fit the 2.25 head to a 2.5, this results in compressing the gasses into a smaller combustion chamber, therefore increasing the compression ratio.

    I have never had a 2.5 head to hand, but I measured the volume of the combustion chamber of the 2.25 head and calculated what I needed for a 2.5 litre to achieve the 9:1 compression ratio.

    Use water and a syringe to establish the volume you have.

    Calculator here:

    https://goodcalculators.com/compression-ratio-calculator/

    I still had to have the head skimmed, from memory 2 or 3mm to get to the 9:1 compression ratio.

    I had new unleaded valve seats fitted, which is potentially wise as leaded fuel no longer exists (not sure if this is the case in your country), and 2.5 valves, which are bigger from memory.

    This works well, and with today's 95-octane petrol, you should not have any problems with detonation.

     

    You are such a good man 

    Thank you for the information 

    And thanks to everyone here

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  3. 15 hours ago, Daan said:

    An increase in compression ratio will make it more efficient. I was running my 2.5 petrol on a 9:1 ratio (from 8:1) by using a 2.25 head and skim it enough to get the right volume in the combustion chamber. I ran it on LPG, not sure if that is an option in your area.

    Electronic ignition, try to get rid of the points will also help. I found the ignition to wander quite a bit over time and it was missing on tick over. So a stronger spark that keeps the timing will improve things.

    Perhaps mega squirt it, but that is obviously more involved.

    Is your driving low speed or does it involve motor ways?

     

    I don't like driving fast  so most of time I drive like very old man from 70-80 kmph

     

    Like 50mph

     

     

    Is it safe to fit 2.2 head on 2.5?

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  4. 15 hours ago, Arjan said:

    A good set up 2.5 ltr. petrol is a joy to drive and should last you a very long time.
    Like the others said, give it a very, very good ervice and, in doubt, lift the head to see inside and overhaul it while it is off.

    Most V8's you'll find now are oldish units and will need work - so you might aswell keep it simple and keep that 2.5.

    Any chance of pictures ?

     

     

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  5. 15 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said:

    If you just want to save a bit of fuel, mad ideas like supercharging are not what you need - you should be doing as honitonhobbit and td5tov8110 suggest - just do the basics and maybe make minor improvements like servicing & adjusting everything, getting the carb & ignition set up properly (or fitting upgraded versions), and there are improved cylinder heads available for the 2.5 such as the gasflowed performance one Turners sell:

    https://www.turnerengineering.co.uk/cylinder-head-lfhp-225-25-petrol-metric-cou-exchange-c2x28348429

    If you are not carrying heavy loads you *could* look at the gearing (even just tyre size) but the 2.5 does not have a lot of power to spare so taller gearing may not work out.

     

    Thank you  all 

     

    You are doing good answering all questions   

    May you have good healthy and happy life

     

    If you don't mind me asking  what is best land rover v8 (over-all)   An engine that will live with me forever if only regular maintenance is done

  6. 46 minutes ago, TD5toV8110 said:

    I had a 2.5 petrol County in the UAE.

    It was bad at first.

    Then fully serviced, new carburetor, top end de-coke (remove head, clean everything, reassemble with new gaskets etc)

    After this it was excellent.

    So, I would just do this to your car.

    Much cheaper than an engine swap.

    Cheers

    Dave

     

     

    You made me smile because I got county too 🤩  white colour with blue line in both  sides 

     

    I'm  going to clean it for sure before doing any swap

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  7. 16 minutes ago, Bowie69 said:

    In Jordan, are you really worried about fuel economy?

     

    Jordan is not  uae or ksa hahaha  

     

    Most of people is poor ... 

     

    Most of people  takes between  250- 500 Jod  like

    279 Pound  558 Pound between  them 

     

    And one liter of 90 fuel is for 1 pound

     

    Maybe in your country the fuel is more expensive  but I'm sure you get paid well in exchange 

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  8. 1 hour ago, Nonimouse said:

    The only time I've experienced fuel saving with forced induction is on Diesel engines. There are so many other issues that will effect the consumption - tyre type, size and pressure, atmospheric pressure and temperature, driving style, road type etc etc

    Get the engine and gearing right first

     

    Thank you  brother 

    That's my first step  to clean everything  and change  some parts

     

    I keep over thinking  like a sick man

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  9. 39 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said:

    I think we already had this discussion a while ago...  

    That's true I'm really thankful for answering all my questions with your experience 

     

    I respect you  a lot 

    But some time you go in deep over thinking  

    And you want a full answer 

     

    For example  they say the 2tr fe can last forever  if you take care  it's

    2700 cc 155hp  245nm 

     

    But still I rather  to get  the better  engin from land rover  known for lasting so long (between land rover v8 engines 3.9 4.0 4.5 4.6) 

    I know 2tr is best option  for me 

    But I rather to stay land rover  ( original )

     

     And of course  the 2500 cc I have  the problem with it it's the fuel consumption  

     

    And like you told me to do before  swapping  go overall the engine   I will sir

     

    Thank you for reading all this

  10. Thanks brother  Unfortunately, here in Jordan you cannot legally  swap from petrol to diesel.   

    And I'm not looking for speed 

     

    I only  want  a engine that will last for the longest time possible  with taking care of courses  and better mpg ...  but not looking  to drive fast  

    Mine is going fine but on petrol?  Nope

    Like I drive. 80 km/H and its not fast I guess 

  11. I was thinking of the 2tr too like I said months ago but I realised that  1jz and 2tr have almost  the same fuel consumption    160km/20L for 4x4

    And here in Jordan  you pay taxes  266Jod every year for 2001-2500 cc.  And 315Jod for 2501 -3000 cc

     

    By the way here in Jordan  you make from 250 to 500 every month  and 1 liter  of petrol  is .92  like almost  1 Jod for  1L

    And my defender  goes 90-100km/20L

    And when I start working  mostly I have to go 50km every day 

     

    And mostly I will get  300-350 Jod per month

     

    And And I don't plan to sell it its a gift from grandfather... 

     

    Now you know every detail  you need I guess. 

     Could you give me the best swap or best  options for my situation  

  12. Hello again everyone  I wish you all doing good this is the only place where I find answers for my questions

    So

    I didn't know you can add super or turbo chargers on carburetor 2.5 defender engine 

    I wanted  to ask what is the safest   charger for my 2.5 carburetor  defender engine?   Is it turbo  or supercharger  if you can mention the name of it I will be so glad too

    Like procharger for an example..

     

    And after all that  here in Jordan a lot of people swap there 4x4 cars with 1jz vvti non turbo

     

    Should I go that way ?  Is it worth it for daily drive  50km every day 

    And for better mpg ? 

     

     I've been  in this storm for 2-3 years  just over thinking   about  what is the better swap for my defender  or should I keep it originally  or should I go to the 3.9 land rover (because some say its  most reliable defender v8) (The least engine has technical or mechanical problems, and I do not know whether their words are true)

     

    I will be  so glad to read every reply  with all respect 

     

     

     

  13. On 12/7/2023 at 3:41 PM, Nonimouse said:

    I have another question, if you'll excuse me. In some way, the Jordanian Ministry of Interior allowed me to install a large-capacity engine. Which Land Rover engine do you recommend? 3.9 4.0 4.5 4.6 

    All what I care about is Reliability, lack of problems, and visits to the mechanic

    And better mpg

    The best of the engines I mentioned, even if all engines consume a lot of gasoline

     

  14. On 12/7/2023 at 3:41 PM, Nonimouse said:

    Economy, in this situation, is added to in increments. For example, a change in oil type, quality of regularity may achieve 1mpg more. Correct gapping of spark plugs may achieve 1/2 a mile extra, replacing the air filter for a clean OE one (never use K&N or similar) may give another 1mpg.

    Improving an engine is about 4 things spark, timing, fuel flow and air/exhaust flow. The first two are well serviced by the aftermarket; electronic ignition is cheap and simple to replace eg: https://www.lrparts.net/etc5835-electronic-conversion-kit-for-lucas-type-distributor-on-land-rover-series-2a-3-and-defender-2-5-petrol.html. A decent quality coil  and plugs (correctly gapped). Depending on the miles on your engine, it's timing chain may have stretched - this needs to be part of the 'big service', timing is critical wit  these engines, as they will run about a day out of time, but as rough as anything

    Fuel flow is governed by the lift pump, filters, tank breathers and carb. The carb is the tried and trusted Webber 32/34 https://www.scparts.co.uk/en/land-rover/land-rover-90-110-and-defender-1983-2006/carburettor-fuel-injection-and-air-filter/carburettor-32-34-dmtl-weber-2-5-litre-4-cylinder-petrol-engine/  It's relatively simple and relatively reliable. It's definitely not as efficient as a side draft carb, which is the route I would go down

    air exhaust flow, is all about letting the air/fuel mix and exhaust take the easiest route, items like a stage two tune to the head, tubular manifold, slightly bigger bore exhaust etc. Read up on the internet. Dave Vizzard wrote some excellent books on tuning different types of engines.

     

     

     

    Thank you king for your advice and time 

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  15. On 12/7/2023 at 12:47 AM, Blanco said:

    As you have little mechanical ability yourself at the moment (that might improve?) I just think that finding a trustworthy garage to help with this work is the biggest priority, .... in the short /medium term, improvements to the existing set up are bound to be the most cost effective, and I think that transfer box has to go. Engine swaps should only be contemplated if the workshop involved has a proven track record with the engine concerned, and can quote confidentlyy about the costs. 

     

    Thank you 

  16. 17 hours ago, Nonimouse said:

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    Gazzer, on here is converting a 2.5 to fuel injection, which is actually relatively straight forward, especially as Jordan has a good import/export with the USA....

     they also do jetting to suit superchargers!

     

    But first give it some love

    Thank you brother  can you tell me what 2.5 fuel injection he did use ? 

    And can you tell me what is the best supercharger to add (Regardless if I convert the engine to an injection or keep it as it is with a carburetor) 

    Sorry for my bad English by the way

     

     

  17. 1 hour ago, Nonimouse said:

    Marhaba

    I think you have various options here:

    1). The 2.5 engine is a pretty tough engine, but lacks sophistication. It reacts well to forced air induction. Especially supercharging, with a charge cooler.  I would suggest a complete re-build of the original engine; big ends, little ends....then swap to an SU side draft carb. Probably a well jetted HS6. Speak to these people https://www.automotivecomp.com/.... but don't expect more than a few MPG gain

    2). Find the most common, reliable in line petrol engine available in your area. 

    What is the vehicle and what do you do with it? If it's a 110 with a 1.66:1 tbox in it, just swap to a 1.44: 1 for better gearing

    Alternatively if it's a 90 you could probably manage a 1.22:1 t box if the engine is good

    Thank you both for replying back  yes mine is 1.667

     

    And I can add supercharger for 2.5 carburetor??? Wow that's good news for me

     

    Anything better than 20L/100km  would be so good

    I have 1985 110 County def

    I was like 2 years in  a bad mood  searching for answers to my questions

    You guys made me smile

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  18. Hello brothers I have 1985 2.5 carburetor engine  and its so bad on fuel like 20L/90-100km

    And where I live you can't swap from petrol to diesel... so bad that means I can't get 300tdi 

    And I can't go up to 3000 cc  I can only  get from 2.4-2.7 cc

    My gear box is lt77 with 20d code (I think it means slow low gear)

    Sorry I'm zero in In mechanics

    And I Don't want to ruin my car

     

    Some say get 1jz vvti non turbo.. but my engine is 83hp and jumping to double 190hp I have bad feelings

    And thank you guys  wish you help me

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