timmymac Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 hi i have fitted 35" mudzillas to my range rover and dont seem to have much power is there an easy fix or is different differential gearing the only option iwould be glad off any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6-90 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 hi i have fitted 35" mudzillas to my range rover and dont seem to have much power is there an easy fix or is different differential gearing the only option iwould be glad off any advice hi change the t-box from a 122 to a 144 that will help a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 hi change the t-box from a 122 to a 144 that will help a bit ok thanks do you think that the engine could be an issue it currently has a non-turbo 3l mazda engine but im not sure of the output figures it seems to run fine just a bit smokey on start up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6-90 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 ok thanks do you think that the engine could be an issue it currently has a non-turbo 3l mazda engine but im not sure of the output figures it seems to run fine just a bit smokey on start up dont no any thing about oil burners, v8 man my self but i do no this will help as running 35s my self with 411 crown wheel & pinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 dont no any thing about oil burners, v8 man my self but i do no this will help as running 35s my self with 411 crown wheel & pinions ok cheers ill give it a try would like to go the v8 route myself if i could find a engine at a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 ok cheers ill give it a try would like to go the v8 route myself if i could find a engine at a good price I know someone who has a 3.9 V8 for sale. I would imagine it would be a good price but depends on what you think is a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I know someone who has a 3.9 V8 for sale. I would imagine it would be a good price but depends on what you think is a good price. sounds good any clues on price and where abouts is it from cheers tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 changing the transfer box will help on the road but offroad it with be too high geared for the tyres since all the transfer boxes have the same low ratio. At the end of the day chaging the ring and pinions is the only real way to get your gearing back. The mazda motor should be plenty powerful enough. You may be able to tweak the pump a little but know jap stuff it will be preset for low emissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 dont no any thing about oil burners, v8 man my self but i do no this will help as running 35s my self with 411 crown wheel & pinions Same as above also the 4.11 R&P will bring the gearing in hi & lo range to near standard. I got mine from Ashcroft, not cheap but good & strong. Don't try and fit the 4.75 from a Series as they are made of cheese.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teslo Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 i have 34"Simex in combination of 1.4Transfer box, V8 and autobox and there is no problem with power. Even in low range. Autogerabox can compensate this quite good. Now i am thinking about putting there 4.11 R&P from ashcorft. But only because i destroyed R&P in my rear diff( ARB)( someone who was building diff forgot to put thread adhesive on screws on ring ). Now i need to buy either one std ratio or two 4.11 ratio R&P and put back my old Transfer box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 sounds good any clues on price and where abouts is it fromcheers tim About £250 he wants for it & he's in Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 About £250 he wants for it & he's in Coventry. ok i live right down the south east near the channel tunnel so a bit to far away . thanks anyway though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ok i live right down the south east near the channel tunnel so a bit to far away . thanks anyway though He sometimes delivers for the cost of the fuel, you never know he might do you a good deal with delivery if your really interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 He sometimes delivers for the cost of the fuel, you never know he might do you a good deal with delivery if your really interested. yeah the idea off the v8 interests me but i still cant get over the idea that they are not so good with water. diesels are so easy to get water proof , what are your opinions as i keep getting warned away but cant let go off the idea. also do you now the engine's history and how many miles etc and does it come with alternator starter and so on cheers tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I'm suprise fridge hasnt been along to suggest Megasquirt! makes V8s as waterproof as a diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 yeah the idea off the v8 interests me but i still cant get over the idea that they are not so good with water. diesels are so easy to get water proof , what are your opinions as i keep getting warned away but cant let go off the idea. also do you now the engine's history and how many miles etc and does it come with alternator starter and so oncheers tim Well I've got a V8 & I've been modifying the dizzy etc so it is as waterproof as I can get it, seems to be doing ok in deep water, I did get a bit of a splutter but that was before I finished modding it. Check out this vid of mine in deep water, mines the green one by the way, there was only two rangies there mine & a blue diesel bobtail. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEDY7P8Vps&...feature=related As regards to the engine, I think its got 120k on it & its just the engine for sale with no bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmymac Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Well I've got a V8 & I've been modifying the dizzy etc so it is as waterproof as I can get it, seems to be doing ok in deep water, I did get a bit of a splutter but that was before I finished modding it. Check out this vid of mine in deep water, mines the green one by the way, there was only two rangies there mine & a blue diesel bobtail.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEDY7P8Vps&...feature=related As regards to the engine, I think its got 120k on it & its just the engine for sale with no bits. yeah looks good so it can be done it coped fine have found a local engine at a good price but thanks for the help. i think that maybe the diffs should be the first job and dont have the money for both .its one of those decisioins not sure what way to go diesel or v8? but i supose time will tell . nice area you live near where are you from. cheers tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 This was before Mega Squirt but it shows that V8s can and do get there toes wet. http://www.4x4ergallery.co.uk/gallery2/mai...;g2_itemId=4610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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