mcc1979ian Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 ok so i went a bit mad and started looking at small block chevy engines for the 90 but learnt its way too complicated for me so have opted for a 3.9 v8 on carbs there is one localy so if i can get the funds quick enough i'll have it but the question is what else do i all need to make it run other than the usual radiator, wiring loom etc all help much appreciated p.s i dint wanna have to mod the bulkhead or seatbox so wanna continue to use an lt77 box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You don't mention what engine you currently have. You shouldn't have to start modding a Defender bulkhead for a V8. It's easy to mod to an R380 tunnel if you decide to go for that, or an auto. Genuine kits for tunnel conversions are available from Keith Gott. For carbs it is dead easy, fuel supply and return, use the engine's own loom and join it to the vehicle loom as necessary. If you are already a petrol powered most of the electrical circuits will be ready and waiting. Before anyone else says this: why 3.9 on carbs? EFI is pretty straight forward (if you have all the bits and they work), and will give better MPG and BHP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1979ian Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 less electrics wi carbs or so i was led to believe, currently its fitted with a 200 tdi disco engine - lt77 box and lt230 disco transfer box the engine im looking at already is fitted with brand new edlebrock carb and on just enquiring again have found out it has high lift cam and has just had a full rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 edlebrock carb...... "Oh Dear " Do you use your Land Rover Off Road at all ?, or plan to ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1979ian Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 off road yes but i try to avoid waiding too deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sell the carb and use it to fund fitting EFi and some other toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Then the edlebrock carb will be a pig for flooding when at any angles other than level OK(ish) for road use, but awfull off road, Been there tried one gave up, and Holley 4 barrel is as bad (even with the 'off road kit' added ) SUs better than Strombergs, EFI better than either, aviod flapper (early 3.5s) go for a Hotwire system Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1979ian Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 ok thanks, wouldn't i have complicated wiring for the efi? also what else can you suggest id need for the conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 buy a full efi 3.9 with harness alternator starterv waterpump prv tps coil etc etc etc and full engine harness included and manifolds etc etc drop it it and there are about 5x wires to coonect at most !"! Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_1407wt_1185 ^^ A LA Above I have dealt with them and they are good, ask for Jess Just check it has the ECU !! Not in pics etc or buy a MOT Failure for around the same money take what you wnat and bin / move on the rest Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1979ian Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 ok thanks, im guessing i would need a v8 gearbox or is there a conversion/adapter of some sort i can use on my lt77 i already have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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