plasticbadger Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I agree on the big output diesel - the american and australian scenes are going this way - the main reason being the torque that you can ultimately achieve. Steyr 6 pot Julian - daddy motor Exactly! How about 280bhp, 370lbft and 320kg - NICE! Even the 4 cylinder is good for 160hp and 260lb ft. And rumour has it they're building a V8 version.... Also Landcruiser 4.2 can be tuned to give 380hp and 520lbft, it weighs nearly 400kg though, but it doesn't have any electronics There is even a twin supercharged 500hp, 1000lbft version of the 6.5L chevy diesel if you really want some torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Cummins I6.. equally yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I can't help but think that if the scene swings towards big diesels there'll be a sudden appearance of ultralight buggies with superbike engines or something similar. 1000bhp and a million torques is all well and good, but then you've got to make the rest of the car withstand the abuse. Then again, I'm one of these unfashionable people with a petrol V8. Or is that back in fashion now? Eeeeh kids these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 ultralight buggies with superbike engines Isn't that called a Quad Fridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Isn't that called a Quad Fridge? Not really, I was thinking more along SJ lines really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I really think that light weight will come to dominate, if only because we don't need hundreds of horses, particularly for challenge events. Vapourdream (that's a hotter version of a wet dream - spaceframe 80" with a Audi 1.4Tdi. Or budget veresion - a SJ410 with a Perkins Prima 4x4 Panda with a Smart Roadster engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I really think that light weight will come to dominate... it already does and has done for a fair few years - just not in the UK yet (2012's fashion tip maybe? ) although I wholeheartedly agree you dont need a billion horse - it really is a whole heap of fun to let loose, dumb grin and instant childhood regression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I really think that light weight will come to dominate, if only because we don't need hundreds of horses, particularly for challenge events.Vapourdream (that's a hotter version of a wet dream - spaceframe 80" with a Audi 1.4Tdi. Or budget veresion - a SJ410 with a Perkins Prima 4x4 Panda with a Smart Roadster engine? hmmmmm stripped down SJ trayback with a 100" wheelbase, yota axles, long travel airshocks, 35" simex and a tuned VW 1.9tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Lightweight tubular chassis type vehicle work well - in warmer drier countries, i think they are less favorable in the UK cos of the cold wet miserable weather and drivers who like warmth and dry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY ANDREWS Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Stick with building your garage mate you no where i'm going, V8 all the way garage nearly done and she looks big .should be there next weekend ,might come down for the pritty fire works or just go down the pub with you like last year or was that the year before who knows. see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo828 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hello all - this is a great thread I have to say I am now considering an MSII and EDIS8 for '98 Discovery 3.9 V8 with auto-gear box. Reading all the stuff available here and other forums Has anyone some practical advices regarding expected issues I can run into with the auto-gearbox (if any) and MSII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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