I say again.. this thread is brilliant. Even a latecomer recommending the US blocks - it seems it is all down to choice. I am after a project, fun, noisy, very grunty, daily drive. WHilst I am not interested in tuning the engine other than intak, exhaust and remap - I am keen that it far...

Lots of people recommending the BM engines but I am worried about the cost. What do the bowlers run? They have big petrol engines don't they? I know a very well known engine builder who highly recommends the rover based v8s even of they are a bit rough / basic (part of the appeal)! I should...

Oh I see!

OK - this is probably another daft question.. but are you including the newer big bore engines also - I have seen a few 4.6s less than 8 years old with less than 50k on the clock... I thought if I bought newer I would have less issues... there are loads of modern ranges with 4.6s in - are they...

Wowsers ... I may get flamed for this but would the Chevy and BMW blocks fit? Definitely want reliability as the scoob has had 3 engines in the last 4 years and I can't take any more!

THis is really really great info. I am not really going to want to tune this for big power - I have been in a word of pain with my imrpreza on that score (running 480 reliably now but the additional upgrades have taken a long time and cost a small fortune!). My impression of using a bigger...

OK now you are talking my language.. I just sold a Porsche with a PDK flappy paddle and I loved it. How the hell do I put a flappy from a range into a defender?

RIght the more i dig into this .. the more i realise that for bigger power the automatics are favoured... I would have thought a manual would be more fun?

You guys are a totally different breed to the JapTuner crew :p brilliant!

WHat is a DIzzy?

Ooh look... Land Rover : Low Mileage 4.6HSE P38 Range Rover WOnder what I would do with a P38 shell?!!

OK to get hold of a 4.6 V8 from a Range ROver - I am new to this so am still trying to get my head round the when a RR becomes a RRC! Found this: Land Rover Range Rover P38 4.6L V8 Light bulb Braking/Spares | eBay So I am assuming getting hold of one of these engines would be my first step...

Ok ... don't kill me.. What is RRC?

Heya! I have had a good look around here for the type of V8 to put into my 90 but it seems that many people have found several ways to skin said cat. Can anyone advice me on which 4Ltr + V8 engine woudl be the most straight forward fit for a conversion. Also any indication on price I...

Put a boot print on the roof using it to get to some tough brambles. Who needs a ladder!

Thanks dr E, but am going to squeeze in the biggest I can (and go for a larger engine)!!

I am so keeping an eye on this thread. I am two days into owning my 90 and I bought it with the aim of plumbing in a V8... Bit which one??!! And why do so many go auto?

Just spoke to Keith michaels... Literally halved the closest quote! In other news... I should also confess that I have gone for the defender myself this time as last itme it was my wife's. I have dine this Si we both have a car that can get us out of our house in the bad weather, but the main...

OK does Leeds count as a "Northern"? Sheesh - just tried to get insurance - Wasnt expecting that! Should the fact it is registered as a van make such a difference???!!!

Heya, Back in a Landy again after a brief spell away from our TD5XS (that we had to trade for a Disco due to baby arrival!). Kept the Disco and bought a old 300TDi 90 truck ready for some TLC some upgrades and one day a hulking great V8! Anyone got any pointers on which are the best...