300bhp/ton
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Boring in what way? What do you use it for?Hi guys,
Looking for some direction as to where to go / what to do.
I've got a fairly original LR 110 2.5 NA hard top in good condition overall but it's a bit too... Well... boring.
I'm a huge Cummins fan, but putting one in a Land Rover is IMO not a great idea. The 5.9 weighs in at 900lbs (410kg). It's just way to big and heavy for a Land Rover. Plus you'd only put on in to get power and they make power by making insane torque. Nothing standard driveline will like it. So HUGE cost and even more heavier parts.I know many of you won't believe this but... I've a bone dry engine. It was fully rebuilt including the pump and the injectors. For 67 hp it runs like a song and i'm not up and down the gears like i was before the rebuild. Before I hear the yells for a 200/300Tdi - The answer is no... If I was going to do an engine transplant it would be more radical like a Cummins 5.9L
A V8 on the other hand would certainly be a good upgrade.
Do you actually need a winch? Or is it just for the look? If you want one to use, make sure you get one capable of doing what you'll need. Cheap underpowered winches probably won't help much when you really "need" to make use of them.- Winch (to be sourced)
This is all personal choice. Nothing wrong with these, but do you need to make use of such items? A roof rack will make the vehicle taller, so maybe more issues in more car parks and not very good if you off road in and around trees. They also add a lot of weight high up, so can cause more body roll and handling issues.- Roof Rack / Rear ladder (to be sourced)
Personally don't really like how alloys look on a Defender, especially older ones. Steel rims IMO look much more in character. what size tyres are you thinking of?- Set of Alloys / offset steel rims with rubber (to be sourced). What are the suggestions here. I had found a set of Boost Alloys with new rubber but the wouldn't fit as the flange bolts were going to catch the inside of the wheel. I didn't fancy going grinding...
Not my style personally. Bit too bling. But have no objections if others like it.- Stainless Steel Front Grille Black - (to be sourced)
Stock seats should be very comfortable tbh. They are good design.- Replace front seats for something more comfortable (to be sourced)
Anything else simply doesn't fit all that well and will be a compromise. I know the RX-8 seats are popular, but they are big making getting in and out harder, they also reduce the amount of space you have around the driver. And will sit you higher and closer to the steering wheel. They also mean you can't easily get to the battery either. But ultimately it's a personal choice.
Bit bling and Chelsea tractor IMO.- LED Lights all around (to be sourced). This will probably be an eBay purchase.
Wrap is expensive to do well. That looks way too cheap tbh. A good wrap will likely cost more than a good paint job. You might want to see some examples of their work.- Full Respray/Wrap (to be sourced). I've been quoted €1500 for a wrap... What's the thoughts? Is a vinyl wrap tough enough? It would allow some radical color / designs.
Poor wraps look dreadful tbh.
And all wraps are "temporary". But will depend on use and where you keep it on how durable it is. Not saying don't, just research it fully first.