steady93

Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #1

Hi Guys
Im looking at scrapping the 2.25 petrol that is in my 86" and fitting something a bit more modern. I have seen EFI conversions to 2.25s but would rather go for something entirely different. At the moment I'm thinking along the lines of a 2 litre zetec engine, I have a local engineering firm who I'm sure would be able to make an adaptor plate and modify a flywheel to fit ( I want to keep a series gearbox). I would like your thoughts though; would it be un-driveable ? or not suitable ? any alternatives along a similar vein ?
Thanks
Ed

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #2

Why not fit the later 2.5 with updated carbs and electric ignition?

Maintains a bit of originality then?

 

steady93

Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #3

I'd like a bit of a challenge, and want to make something a bit interesting. i know its not to everyones taste but id like my truck to look standard to the casual observer, but be pretty trick underneath.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #4

In which case why not go all out and fit a big v8 and updated drive train etc?

Do you still drive it off road? As that may affect engine choice due to torque curve etc

 

steady93

Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #5

A friend has just done a really nice job of putting a 3.9 EFI into his 88inch series 3, so I am tempted. Yes it will be used off-road.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #6

steady93 said:

A friend has just done a really nice job of putting a 3.9 EFI into his 88inch series 3, so I am tempted. Yes it will be used off-road.

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That would make a nice vehicle IMO. Do that.

 

steady93

Member

• Feb 5, 2016

• #7

Whats holding me back is that i don't want to cut up my chassis or bulkhead, and a 3.9 would eat a series box which would mean a new floor and tunnel to fit a later box in. I've just been reading about Discovery Mpi engines or rover T16 which sounds more suitable for an 86inch, and easier to fit ?
Ive attached a picture of his 3.9 conversion

 

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zeaphod

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• Feb 16, 2016

• #8

I think you'll want to have a look at the revs where a zetec or similar deliver their maximum torque. There will be plenty of power, but you may have to rev it all the time, which won't be fun to drive. I guess it's possible to change the engine map to alter the torque curve if you're determined to use something modern. Having said all that, the V8 is great in a Land Rover - loads of torque at low revs, and sounds great. In an 88", you can put it into 4th at 20mph and just ride the wave.