Engine an drivetrain options

[smo]

As an alternative to the standard Tdi/TD5 or V8 options, what other engines (and or gearboxes) that can he well tuned can be fitted to a 90?

[Porny]

I'd stick with a LR motor for ease, either a Td5 or a 300Tdi.

Other options would be a 2.8TGV engine.... or a BMW 2.5 TDi engine (which when chipped go very well) or the later 3.0l with the VNT turbo.


Ian

[smo]

Hmm the BMW engines sound interesting, isn't the TD5 esentially the same as the 2.5???

I'll prob stick to TD5 if i do this, i've found a accident smashed 04 plate that might be worth a look, bodywork is nackered but it could be good for chassis and running gear dependant on the damage.

[Porny]

Hmm the BMW engines sound interesting, isn't the TD5 esentially the same as the 2.5???

Nope.... very, very different.

I'll prob stick to TD5 if i do this, i've found a accident smashed 04 plate that might be worth a look, bodywork is nackered but it could be good for chassis and running gear dependant on the damage.

Something like this then   ....

[dew1911]

Something like this then   ....

You're only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off :lol:

All that damage and the front bumper doesn't even have a mark in it...

[smo]

:shock: The one i have seen is somewhat less smashed than that is!

[bezzabsa]

bit of t cut and some chequer plate - ready for the mot :D:D:D

[Budgie]

I had a nice conversion in my old 90 using a Ford 3ltr V6 Essex and a kit from Steve Parker Land Rovers.

Plenty of power, 18-20 mpg and enough room under to hood that you could stand on the front axle to work on the engine!!  :D

There's always the GMC 5.7, 6.2 or 6.5 ltr V8 into a 90, best to couple this one to an auto box due to the bottom end torque!  

[Litch]

In the mid 90's there were a few people doing 2.5TDi Iveco engine conversions.
The engine is very well thought of and was used across the world in various vans, it looked a very tidy conversion but how it compared to the 200 or 300TDi I have no idea.