Small block is the better choice. There is no better supported engine on earth and can be purchased brand new as a standalone unit for very reasonable cost. The list of aftermarket parts is endless, likewise compatibility with a wide range of quality gearboxes and if course a huge online...

They are designed for heavy towing, hence why the brakes on a 2016 110 are barely any better than one from 1983... despite offering far more performance. They are more than adequate for stopping the Defender, even with twice the power. I have driven many many vehicles both in the UK and abroad...

Land rover brakes are fine outside of track use. They are designed for towing heavy loads and are adequate unless your lapping brands hatch. The fact remains the defender is underpowered for its weight. 300hp will give you a power to weight ratio if 150hp per ton which is a perfectly manegable...

A defender will handle huge power just fine if the suspension is set up correctly. Remember the throttle is linear... not an on off switch. This can take a bit of getting used to if after upgrading from a sub 200hp boat anchor :) Plenty of 400+hp defenders on the road

Buy a dedicated V8 galvanised chassis. There are aftermarket mounts which will allow you to bolt a chevy v8 straight in... No welding or fabricating required.

cheers :)

Does anyone make a quick release Arb setup like those availible on jeeps? To answer the question on MOT. An arb is not required. I owned an old volvo with nackered rear arb bushes. With my permission they removed the Arb and passed its MOT.

Not sure colour code would need EU type approval? If it's an EU approval sticker I wonder if it has something to do with the braking system? EDIT: I have been doing some research and E11 is the Member state Authority who approved the part. E11 is the UK. EDIT 2: It seems that all vehicles...

While pressure washing my 1983 110 I noticed this sticker appear from under the grime. It's located on the upper left region of the bulkhead next the brake servo. Any ideas what it means? MRC 8308 E11 15R 03713 The only thing google throws up is an American with the same sticker on their...

Great choice :D

What an ugly pile of crap :P

They don't look too bad

V8 pros: Smooth Quiet Refined Sounds great Linear powerband Good cruiser Rarity Less pollution Smells nice V8 cons: Thirsty Does not like getting wet More complex Old design/high wear Frequent oil changes Diesel pros Fuel efficient Simple Reliable Does not mind getting wet Diesel cons...

Good starter, good battery, good compression?

Easiest way to do it would be to pull the entire engine, gearbox and transfer box from the disco and drop it into the defender. Still a fair bit of work though

Keep the V8... diesel is horrible. Your best bet is an LPG conversion.

An Airstream or an Argosy

Remove doors Remove rear seats Remove roof, windscreen and sidepanels as one piece (can be lifted by two people, though heavy and awkward) Disconnect wiring Disconnect fuel tank Unbolt second row floor Unbolt sills Unbolt and remove rear tub (can be lifted by two people)

Just be careful as Rear 110 springs wont fit a 90/Disco/RR since they are wider and don't fit the onto the mounts. Front springs are the same size though. You can see the difference in this picture

You will probably find the rear tub is quite corroded and powdery. They tend to rot around the C-pillar and rear seat mounts. You can buy repair panels from YRM metal solutions. The underfloor supports will also likely be rotten, I would replace these with galvanised supports also available...