ob1 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Goodday A question about a dream I have that probably will not become reality any time soon. One day when I'm all grown up, want to transplant Disco3 TDV6 into a Defender (Even RR TDV8, but lets keep it realistic) Anybody tried this yet, know of any links? Anybody willing to donate some cash to me so that I can do it Seriously. Think recipient 90 Tdi scrapped engine. Squeeze a TDV6 and same disco auto (I would still prefer manuel), defender transfer box, maby upgrade side/drive shafts. Add some lift, proper BFGoodrich tyres, ARB diff..... I know almost anything can be done if you spend enough time and money, but realisticly? Only the engine gearbox for a start ? Or dream on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewy1984 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 http://www.cheviot4x4.com/shop/News/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Tonkin Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 BAS are doing it right now with a TDV8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Why would British Antarctic Survey need a 100mph Defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 It's the British Alpaca Society that needs it, because they can really shift when they want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The general idea isnt that difficult. What i'd do is cut the front end off the TDV* transmission, and jig/weld it onto the R380 bellhousing after some careful machining to get the lengths right and everything aligned correctly. Find a suitable flywheel and clutch assembly, or have one custom made. Seen as the TDV6 is based on a jaguar engine (iirc?) you may find that the standard jaguar flywheel and clutch will fit, with perhaps a custom friction plate to take the gearbox's input shaft. The wiring looms on the TDV* engines will probably be a quite involved as they no doubt are integrated into some kind of body control module. Not entirely insurmountable problem though, would just likely mean you need half the wiring loom from the donor disco/rangey and the ECU's the engine wants to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ob1 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sounds possible. What would be better, TDV6/8 on an auto main box with defender transfer, or TDV6 with R380 makeshift adapter. Personal prefrence set aside. One other thing in Africa, you can have troubles VERY far from civilization. Of these two wich would be more reliable if both options are done by someone that knows how to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ob1 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I am now at a point where I can start calculating cost. Competition truck, tdv6, manual. Idea is to get an old tired Td5 110 hard top, put in a TDV6 For engine management I am looking at either http://www.twinkam.co.uk/shop/page/8?sessid=f4AuwHzbn2d89l3F52m2M3OFKoB7ZbjGBZQwffWvJQsUozwnkgIEaBhuBvf2s83H&shop_param= or http://www.bodylogicuk.com/90265/info.php?p=10&cat=327154 My adapter plate will have to be made locally, also modified input shaft, clutch etc. My question is if the R380 will do OK or will a 6speed Puma box be better? Thinking towards a Richards 100" chassis, not sure about the rest of the drive train and suspension yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 You're probably better off with the manual from a disco 3 (I think they existed). I don't think the R380 will live very long behind that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 put that behind an R380? it wuldnt make it off the drive. the maximum torque a R380 can tale is 380.. so you will need a rethink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ob1 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 That is why I am asking regarding the 6peed from the Puma. Sourcing a D3 Manual is just about impossible. They sold it with some of the early 4.0 Ford V6 petrol Disco3's. Very scarce. Plus it does not fit on the LT230. If adapter plate is to be made I want it between the motor and box. Is that 380 in metric or Church of England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is that 380 in metric or Church of England? Nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 TDV6 isn't a great engine Have a look on http://www.disco3.co.uk/ and see issues. ( turbos failing / broken timing tensioners ) TDV6 is based on a jaguar engine Jags used it but it's a PSA (French) / Ford affair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Easiest route that I can see: - Buy Disco 3 - Remove body - Bolt on Defender body Mating transmissions is going to be a pain, as has been said an R380 isn't going to cut it, why not just use the complete Disco engine/box/transfer then all you have to worry about is propshafts.... and everything downstream of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This might be of some help: http://www.lro.com/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=60930&hilit=impressive obviously, the disco 6 speed will fit the engine you have in mind, but the chap in the link above modified it to fit the LT230 (as well as modding it to fit his GMC V8). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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