henry-john Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Hi, this might be a stupid question... but what engines do fot a rover ZF automatic without any modifications to the rover chassis etc? chevy small block? LS1-2-3 engine? small block? Big block? all info is welcome Kind regards Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 The LS engines will fit, Marks 4WD Adaptors do a kit with an adaptor to mate them to the ZF and some engine mounts to match up to the originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry-john Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 The LS engines will fit, Marks 4WD Adaptors do a kit with an adaptor to mate them to the ZF and some engine mounts to match up to the originals. Superb what engine management would you recommend? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Superb what engine management would you recommend? Thx I use Megasquirt for mine, never had a problem with it and gives me the flexibility to "adapt" it to suit me. I've thrown everything at it from complete engine submersion in ice cold river water to racing through the sand dunes in the outback and it's never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 The LS engines will fit, Marks 4WD Adaptors do a kit with an adaptor to mate them to the ZF and some engine mounts to match up to the originals. Although it won't be cheap. $1200 AU without shipping for the adaptor/mounts then the engine/ancilliarys/radiator/control will be on top. I don't reckon much change from 5k all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry-john Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Although it won't be cheap. $1200 AU without shipping for the adaptor/mounts then the engine/ancilliarys/radiator/control will be on top. I don't reckon much change from 5k all in. I was looking fo a LS1/6 turn key engine.... WITH ezEFI now i found the way to make it fit... engine +- 6000£ +mounts etc.... i think 8000£ all in.... now there is a plan, I can start developing it a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I use a modified GM ECU on my LS, bought as a package with the loom. I plugged it in and it's worked perfectly ever since. The exchange rate isn't being very kind to you at the moment, I was lucky enough to get mine at $2 to the £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Are you sure you want to bolt an LS to a Rover box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have a 4L80E gearbox with a Borgwarner 4401 transfer case that would hook up to an LS nicely and remove the transmission weakness. I also have a 6.5 turbo diesel chevy, but that might be a bit heavy for anything landrover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Are you sure you want to bolt an LS to a Rover box? I'd better build a shelter against the flying parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry-john Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Are you sure you want to bolt an LS to a Rover box? reconditioned torque convertor should be able to withstand 600hp.... the autobox itself, no idea.... but that's future planning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 An LS6 will blow just about everything apart, possibly at the same time Gearbox, TBox, Axles, Diffs Halfshafts will all appear to view as shrapnel Going back to your original issue, its possibly nothing more serious than a head gasket blown ? Even an LS1 is going to give a "Workout" to all other parts on your RR, some, poss many parts may wish to "Leave" and stop playing too Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 LT230's will live with big BHP but considering the ZF has a bad day behind 2.8 diesels you may be pushing it a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I've never broken an Ashcroft shaft or CV with mine. I have standard LR type props and have broken one spider where the grease nipple was, I now use ones without a grease nipple. I don't use LR diffs, transfer box or gearbox so can't comment on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Transfer box (LT230) is fine as long as you don't give it any stick off road without the difflock in... I only forgot to put it in once and blew the centre diff apart approx 10 secs after getting stuck There are people running ZFs behind them and it's certainly an easier option when retrofitting them to a P38a for example. I assume you just have to be a little circumspect on when and how you use the power. If I were building something from scratch and/or could use a centred rear diff in I'd go for a 4L80E with a 4 speed atlas transfer box, if I ever find a pair of GQ axles at the right price that may happen yet on mine one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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