3.9 v8 efi auto into a 90 defender
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I got a mocal engine oil cooler with an inline thermostat. A local shop did the custom lines....probably spent just as much as I would have for the proper rad (still using my old 110 rad) but it looks good and should keep it plenty cool.
Harleyman
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Here ya go....Doing what it's meant too. Getting a side exit exhaust and a new coat of paint this Summer
crazydave
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Let us know how you're getting on, malcs90. I did the same thing with my 90 and its great.
The wiring is pretty straightforward, The EFI loom comes out of the rangie a piece of cake, there is a multiplug next to your left ankle (when sat in drivers seat) that needs disconecting, and the ECU (under drivers seat). Then all the wiring you need will pull through the bulkhead from the engine side through a hole just big enough for the ECU plug. Measure this hole, as landrover used 2 different sizes, and drill the same size in you 90 so you can use that nice big rubber grommet again. I managed to get mine through next to the fuse box (and covered it with the plastic fusebox cover) then ran the wiring along the tunnel under the carpet and mounted the ECU up between the seats, out of harms way (water).
At the white multiplug, the big fat brown and orange cable needs a permanent live from battery, no need to fuse it as it is fused at the ECU end of the loom, once for ign, and again for fuel pump. The 2 relays there are IGN (black base) and fuel pump (blue base) The white wire with a grey stripe needs an ign live ,from key, and the purple and white wire is the positive feed for your fuel pump. The only other essential wiring is a -ve input from coil, mark this on disassembly. As you're taking out a diesel, use the wire to the stop solenoid on the diesel pump as your coil +ve. Mark up the oil pressure switch wire, temp sender wire and alternator connections as you remove them from the diesel, you may need to extend /shorten these as neccessary.
I didn't bother with the speed transducer input for the ECU, and although this may mean that I am only running on an 'idle' fuel map, it still kicks arse.
The props I used are both the same, and are Rangerover v8 auto front props.
Didn't realise how long I had been ranting on, but hope this helps. shout up if there's owt I can help with, Dave.
The wiring is pretty straightforward, The EFI loom comes out of the rangie a piece of cake, there is a multiplug next to your left ankle (when sat in drivers seat) that needs disconecting, and the ECU (under drivers seat). Then all the wiring you need will pull through the bulkhead from the engine side through a hole just big enough for the ECU plug. Measure this hole, as landrover used 2 different sizes, and drill the same size in you 90 so you can use that nice big rubber grommet again. I managed to get mine through next to the fuse box (and covered it with the plastic fusebox cover) then ran the wiring along the tunnel under the carpet and mounted the ECU up between the seats, out of harms way (water).
At the white multiplug, the big fat brown and orange cable needs a permanent live from battery, no need to fuse it as it is fused at the ECU end of the loom, once for ign, and again for fuel pump. The 2 relays there are IGN (black base) and fuel pump (blue base) The white wire with a grey stripe needs an ign live ,from key, and the purple and white wire is the positive feed for your fuel pump. The only other essential wiring is a -ve input from coil, mark this on disassembly. As you're taking out a diesel, use the wire to the stop solenoid on the diesel pump as your coil +ve. Mark up the oil pressure switch wire, temp sender wire and alternator connections as you remove them from the diesel, you may need to extend /shorten these as neccessary.
I didn't bother with the speed transducer input for the ECU, and although this may mean that I am only running on an 'idle' fuel map, it still kicks arse.
The props I used are both the same, and are Rangerover v8 auto front props.
Didn't realise how long I had been ranting on, but hope this helps. shout up if there's owt I can help with, Dave.
thats great dave im in middle of stripping the range rover i have taken out the engine and the engine loom through the bulk head like you mentioned engine is out the defender and box and sold ,in going to get the auto box out this week and cut and weld the v8 mounts on il do some pics tomz
robrennie
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If you are anywhere near Weston, you are welcome to have a look at mine; Factory fit with ZF gearbox.
Short fat bloke
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Cracking Pics mate, Nice to see it being used in Anger!! Its exactly what I want to do, a defender with a 3.9 V8 sounds like buckets of larfs!! Next project for me for def!!
Here ya go....Doing what it's meant too. Getting a side exit exhaust and a new coat of paint this Summer
Gromit2
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the v8 will fit in there a treat not sure about the auto box but if you got a complete range rover take the back axle out and put it in the 90 youll need it and its got disc brakes to ive got a 90 with a 3.9 v8 efi on a manuel box but not hade it going yet. if you got the v8 in rangy still please could you take a picture of the wireing from coil to distributor as i need it to get it going if you take the pics please will you send them to [email protected]
hi all ive got the v8 all in the 90 and the auto box all sorted couple things i need to sort.
1/what throtle cable do i use?is the range rover one fine and dose it fit the 90,s pedal?
2/what bottom water hose do i use?as both 90 or the range rover dont fit?
3/the power steering metal pipes are to long and are different to the v8 ones?can i put the range rover ones one to my 90 steering box?
4/where dose the two heater water pipes go on the 3.9 efi engine?
5/what size fuel pipe will i need to conect to the v8 and fuel pump?
6/will my 90,s speedo go in the 4 speed auto box?
7/how can i fit my 90,s handbrake lever to the autos hand brake(so i still got the handbrake on the seatbox)
sorry if this is all simple stuff i should no but want to double check as dont want to waste cash getting wrong bits and time cheers malc
1/what throtle cable do i use?is the range rover one fine and dose it fit the 90,s pedal?
2/what bottom water hose do i use?as both 90 or the range rover dont fit?
3/the power steering metal pipes are to long and are different to the v8 ones?can i put the range rover ones one to my 90 steering box?
4/where dose the two heater water pipes go on the 3.9 efi engine?
5/what size fuel pipe will i need to conect to the v8 and fuel pump?
6/will my 90,s speedo go in the 4 speed auto box?
7/how can i fit my 90,s handbrake lever to the autos hand brake(so i still got the handbrake on the seatbox)
sorry if this is all simple stuff i should no but want to double check as dont want to waste cash getting wrong bits and time cheers malc
ive just bought a new fuel tank with the twin holes the later tank so i can mount the rrc efi fuel pump .which il have to lenthen also,been a bit slow but just got back from holiday so its full steam ahead now.next up is a k&n induction kit(for the time being)and get a uprated autobox oilcooler.purchase some water hoses and fuel hoses,next week i should have the wiring sorted ,more pics next week
landrover 110 martin
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i am about to fit a 3.9 v8 efi auto on gas into my 110 so understand you concerns
but i am taking full efi harness and ecu using original alt and starter wires and adding efi wiring everything is getting moved across it is a 200 auto at moment
good luck with yours
but i am taking full efi harness and ecu using original alt and starter wires and adding efi wiring everything is getting moved across it is a 200 auto at moment
good luck with yours
landrover 110 martin
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LOOKS VERY NICE (for a 90) ha ha
