Topic: what do you lot think? (Read 2995 times)

gtomo2 · « **on:** April 17, 2006, 18:05:17 »

ok Looking at taking out my perkins 3 ltr turbo diesel and puting back into it a nice carb v8 (not fuel injection dont want that hassel). So what do you lot think. As i dont do a lot of milage in the week just work and back once may be twice a week about 15 miles in total and only make long trips over 100 miles maybe once a month. The rr was a v8 and had the diesel put in so it wont take much to change it back. just want something easy to find parts for and i love the v8 sound

PUX · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2006, 18:20:56 »

wack a V8 back in it yummmmmmmmmy :D if my engine eva packs up in me disco (touching wood now) i would consider putting a V8 in that :twisted:

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2006, 18:24:38 »

its is the classic engine, and you will enjoy the power as well.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2006, 18:25:37 »

and just the help you think this is why i want to change it
http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=22185

murph · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2006, 19:07:01 »

:lol: its got to be a V8 :lol:

discograham · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2006, 19:11:26 »

YES yes yes yes yes a'la Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally...... OH GOD YES

davidlandy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2006, 19:15:36 »

if it were a tdi then i would say leave it in, but as its one of those perkins then yes, go for it!

Hangover · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:20:20 »

Sell the car and buy something else,your bound to do that sooner or later anyway,iv'e swapped engines before and found it's just a good way of wasting money,there are plenty of cheap Range Rovers about with 3.9 engines.Well that's what i would do anyway.
Kev

gtomo2 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:28:04 »

Quote from: "Hangover"

Sell the car and buy something else,your bound to do that sooner or later anyway,iv'e swapped engines before and found it's just a good way of wasting money,there are plenty of cheap Range Rovers about with 3.9 engines.Well that's what i would do anyway.
Kev

Yes thought of that but dont want the hassle of air suspension ecu's etc. Thats why i like my rr no flippen electrics to go wrong. But i will be puting a newer body on the chassic when i got some money and time. as most of the newer ones i have looked at, are very rusty underneath and mine is still solid

Hangover · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:40:03 »

Or you could always buy a 90 :D
Kev

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:43:02 »

if simpicity is your thing you cant whack a series!!!! :D

gtomo2 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:46:43 »

been thinking of a 110 as i need the room and seats :D Just wrong time of the year to buy a new one unless anyone fancys a swap :lol:

way2deep · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:52:08 »

if ya go for the v8 option be prepared to go round the puddles :D :D

dew1911 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:56:10 »

Everyones shouting V8 but think about running costs, and dodging puddles.

I say TDi all the way.

gtomo2 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:59:46 »

only use it for green laning anyway so water not a big problem. Have been thinking of running costs and with the milage i do it wont be to bad.
But know were you are coming from with cost's against the diesel. Its just parts and ease of getting and fitting.

Hangover · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2006, 21:01:29 »

Ah the posting opinion is swinging from petrol to diesel,call John Snow.

jimthelandyman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:08:02 »

V8 V8 V8 V8 just drove my friends today the noise is immense when you floor it fwooooooaaaaaaarrrrrrrrr.

Wolfie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:14:42 »

Diseasel for everyday use.
V8 for fun.

Well, that's what I've done.

Tigger · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:15:56 »

Quote from: "Hangover"

Ah the posting opinion is swinging from petrol to diesel,call John Snow.

Typical diesel owners.... always take longer to get everywhere :lol: :lol:

datalas · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:18:02 »

Quote from: "Tigger"

Quote from: "Hangover"
Ah the posting opinion is swinging from petrol to diesel,call John Snow.

Typical diesel owners.... always take longer to get everywhere :lol: :lol:

yeah, but when we do get there we smell worse too :D

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:28:22 »

What about a V8 diesel????

Paul

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2006, 22:33:30 »

Quote from: "paul_humphreys"

What about a V8 diesel????

Paul

GMC - Yes please [-o<

Karen696 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:19:44 »

V8, its the sound.... you can't beat it

The Ant Hill Mob · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2006, 14:20:28 »

Gotta be a V8 - sounds like sex onna stick.

davidlandy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2006, 15:20:14 »

Quote from: "The Ant Hill Mob"

Gotta be a V8 - sounds like sex onna stick.

...cough ...splutter..chug .. chug

defenderdan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2006, 15:33:27 »

Quote from: "Andy the Landy"

Quote from: "paul_humphreys"
What about a V8 diesel????

Paul
GMC - Yes please [-o<

plenty of power and torque but heavy as hell and not exactly economical :!:

Karen696 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2006, 17:09:57 »

DavidLandy wrote

Quote

Quote
The Ant Hill Mob wrote:
Gotta be a V8 - sounds like sex onna stick.

...cough ...splutter..chug .. chug

If thats what (your) sex sounds like, I think you are doing it wrong :lol:

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2006, 19:18:15 »

Quote from: "Karen696"

DavidLandy wrote
Quote
Quote
The Ant Hill Mob wrote:
Gotta be a V8 - sounds like sex onna stick.

...cough ...splutter..chug .. chug

If thats what (your) sex sounds like, I think you are doing it wrong :lol:

no, no, your doing it wrong!!!!! V8s rule.

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2006, 19:37:08 »

V8, you know you want to. If the car was originally petrol then I would, but changing a diesel to petrol is more difficult as petrol will go through hoses etc that diesel won't.

Ignore all the c**p about V8s and water
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/loyalduke/gallery/notts/0/d4edc92002ec21001759266cfae676bb.JPG/
How wet do you need to get?

You're already p***ed off with the diesel and the LR TDi have problems with sudden imersion BTW, but look at the price of V8 spares!

Head gasket set (top end complete, EFi) less than Ã‚Â£40
S/H engine less than Ã‚Â£650
Starter, brand new, Ã‚Â£65

And they don't get targetted by TGBs, they are however quiter, faster, smoother, lighter and more powerful

If running costs bug you, fit LPG.

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2006, 20:07:51 »

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

V8, you know you want to. If the car was originally petrol then I would, but changing a diesel to petrol is more difficult as petrol will go through hoses etc that diesel won't.

Ignore all the c**p about V8s and water
http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/loyalduke/gallery/notts/0/d4edc92002ec21001759266cfae676bb.JPG/
How wet do you need to get?

You're already p***ed off with the diesel and the LR TDi have problems with sudden imersion BTW, but look at the price of V8 spares!

Head gasket set (top end complete, EFi) less than Ã‚Â£40
S/H engine less than Ã‚Â£650
Starter, brand new, Ã‚Â£65

And they don't get targetted by TGBs, they are however quiter, faster, smoother, lighter and more powerful

If running costs bug you, fit LPG.

good point well made.

just think of it
8 cylinders

you know you want to.

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