thommilburn
New Member
I'm looking to buy a defender and convert it into a real toy. I fancied a V8 but the fuel economy is off-putting, so i'm looking into diesel conversions.
Now, i wouldnt mind having round about 200-230bhp with 300 being absolutly brilliant.
I'm wondering which engines are regularly put into defenders that are reasonably simple to implant?
I don't mind installing a donor gearbox but obviously i REALLY want to maintain off road ability, so ideally the landy 5 speed box would be used to keep costs down.
Anyone any input? I see the ICON brand offer various engines and although a good starting point, they dont seem to offer much info beyond this.
Now, i wouldnt mind having round about 200-230bhp with 300 being absolutly brilliant.
I'm wondering which engines are regularly put into defenders that are reasonably simple to implant?
I don't mind installing a donor gearbox but obviously i REALLY want to maintain off road ability, so ideally the landy 5 speed box would be used to keep costs down.
Anyone any input? I see the ICON brand offer various engines and although a good starting point, they dont seem to offer much info beyond this.