disco/defender turbo

[gaz0203]

ive got a disco which has reached the end of its life, i cant afford 2 buy a tidy defender as id like so im looking at buying a older 90 and then putting the engine, suspension axles etc on 2 it. what i nned 2 know is that i hate disco engine conversions as they look so untidy, is there any way around the turbo arrangement?? i have a 2.5 td engine 2 hand, would the inlet/ exhaust manifolds fit onto the 200 with the disco turbo 2 make it more like a defender? if not which is the best way around 2 make it look as authentic as possible? cheers

[Aragorn]

Move the engine forwards into the "300TDi" position, then you should be able to use standard 300tdi defender exhaust and pipework.

[Les Henson]

If you're going to use the Disco gearbox, then yes - site it further forward (Disco sticks are the 'wrong' way round and further back). If you use the 90 gearbox then you won't be able to do this much as the gearstick will be too close to the bulkhead.

Les.

[RedLineMike]

Put the disco engine in place on the defender engine ounts n use a 300 tdi turbo n inlet manifold assembly as it fits a lot easier n the pipework is much neater n more straightforwad

[gaz0203]

when you say 3oo inlet an exhusts, are they the disco or defender items? or are they the same?

[RedLineMike]

I used a turbo n inlet manifold from a disco in my 90 when I converted it ti an auto using a disco 200tdi n auto box

[Aragorn]

If you use a defender 300TDi gearbox, with a defender 300tdi crossmember, the engine will sit forward in the normal 300tdi position, which will give you plenty room to fit everything in. The standard disco downpipe should fit, and the intercooler and radiator pipework should be much simpler.

If your interested, i have a powdercoated 300tdi crossmember in the garage that i have no use for.