For anyone converting from a 200tdi to a v8
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That quite sexual. Good work.
Mikewilliams
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Working my way towards the driver’s side.
With the driver’s side collector in position i can fabricate the other manifold.
With the driver’s side collector in position i can fabricate the other manifold.
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Driver’s side tacked up
On the bench ready to weld.
On the bench ready to weld.
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One problem i have encountered is the exhaust pipe closest to the bulkhead on the drivers side clashes with the footwell. For me this isnt a problem anyway, i was always planning on fitting the lower puma bulkhead of these 2 photos for clearence.
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£80 for a galvanised bulkhead!!!
My thoughts exactly!
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Nice. Just as a side point. It looks like you either need wider flares or different tyres/spacer removal.
In the U.K. wheels sticking out of the arches is illegal and against construction & use regulations (has nothing to do with the MoT). You could be pulled and fined for it. Plus it helps give 4x4’s and Land Rovers in general a bad rap.
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Depends how many miles a year you are doing. A Tuned Tdi isn’t most likely only doing 21-24mpg. A good V8 should avaerage 17-19mpg.
A difference. But if annual mileage is low to moderate it might work out at only £20-50 a month more to run.
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also looks ****e
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I have wider arches to put on.
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Hadn’t noticed that myself!
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I don't like wide wheels, with or without the arches. They limit the capabilities of the vehicle in a number of ways, without any particular advantages, and are expensive as well.
Other than that, excellent work, should be a nice motor.
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buy 3 and sell the other 2!!
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i would like to clarify my view, i only think the tyres sticking out of the arches looks ****e, the rest of the landy looks spot on. Just looks like the wheels are an afterthought imo. Wider arches would work.
Anyway, just my opinion!
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Are you doing all the exhaust fabbing with the landy on the floor ? Very awkward but lovely job. Nothing worse than climbing under and out constantly taking measurements, cutting and checking for fitment .
