Good "Build" Idea

"S65" (granthp) 10/26/2016 at 21:25 • Filed to: Range Rover Discovery, Vortec, Engine Swap, Offroad, Land Rover, Range Rover, Make It Reliable, Good

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Buy the cheapest mostly rust free series 2 Land Rover Discovery ( 1998–2005 )

Install a mild lift kit, hopefully these come with diff lockers and other offroad bits.

Swap in a 5.3 Vortec, idk if that is a 5.3 but it should be close enough. Iron or aluminium either way is fine. Doesn’t bother me. Whichever makes more torque.

Install roof bars/ rack, and brushguard, don’t forget the lights. Fenders and snorkel.

Should look close to that, but painted Matte white. The engine would be kept stock, maybe a bigger radiator but that’s it.

My citroen won't start > S65 10/26/2016 at 21:33

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Land Rover Discovery.

S65 > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 21:34

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Mended.

boxrocket > S65 10/26/2016 at 21:35

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Or a small torquey diesel, like Ford’s 3.2L from the Transit, instead of the “meh” 5.3 V8.

My citroen won't start > S65 10/26/2016 at 21:36

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Also, no V8 is better than a Rover V8.

Die-Trying > S65 10/26/2016 at 21:36

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as long as you are planning to throw chevy junk in it from the git-go, why not just get a chevy platform.?.........

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > S65 10/26/2016 at 21:37

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Not too shabby. But I’d rather do that to this:

Svend > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 21:38

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I was going to bring that up but then I noticed he correctly put the second ‘i’ in aluminium so I thought I’d leave him be. :)

S65 > Die-Trying 10/26/2016 at 21:38

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Mainly for the looks. a Chevy doesn’t have that “Safari” vibe like a Range Rover

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 21:45

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That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 21:45

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Do you mean that like there’s no v8 better than a Rover v8, or that it’s better to not even have a v8 than have a Rover v8?

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 21:48

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Come on, whether we like it or not, the LS is the best V8.

My citroen won't start > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/26/2016 at 21:54

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BAMBOOZLED YET AGAIN

jkm7680 > Die-Trying 10/26/2016 at 21:55

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And a damn good one too.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 21:55

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The D2 is actually the better sorted chassis and better off-roader IMHO. It would certainly take a large displacement V8 better.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/26/2016 at 21:59

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Probably, but the defender pickup is better looking.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 22:00

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True dat. I’m still craving a 110/130 pickup.

Die-Trying > jkm7680 10/26/2016 at 22:01

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YES........ those military spec k5 blazers will go pretty near ANYWHERE......... and thats before kitting them up for whatever abuse youre planning........

RallyWrench > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 22:04

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Well, that’s true, I mean, except for most of them.

jkm7680 > Die-Trying 10/26/2016 at 22:05

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My neighbor had a Suburban dressed up as one, really good truck.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/26/2016 at 22:06

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Absolutely, I’d love to have one...

and a Škoda 130R or Octavia VRS, and a Nissan DR30, and a...

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 22:07

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An Octavia vRS too? Stop it, you’re making me blush.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/26/2016 at 22:10

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I’m pretty sure we’ve had this discussion before, I love Škodas. I designed this sticker and I’m having Dusty make me some:

LongbowMkII > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 22:11

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I dunno I like the small Buick V8's from the 60's.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 22:14

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We have, I just like knowing that I own cars that other people (pretty much just you) find desirable.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/26/2016 at 22:15

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Yours is even blue right?

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 22:17

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Proper vRS blue, yes. And it’s the wagon.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/26/2016 at 22:18

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Perfection.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > My citroen won't start 10/26/2016 at 22:22

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If you mean it’s better not to have a V8 at all, you are 100% correct.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > S65 10/26/2016 at 22:24

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Good idea. But royal PITA to execute. I’ve looked into it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/26/2016 at 22:50

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Wrong, Mopar or no car.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/26/2016 at 22:51

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No car

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > LongbowMkII 10/26/2016 at 22:57

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Star for you...and your historical knowledge

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > S65 10/26/2016 at 23:11

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This’ll help

http://www.marks4wd.com/landrover-engine-conversions

But it’s not a good idea...

The other idea is to put a stroker kit into the existing engine and bust it out to 4.6 litres (or release the same sized engine from a similar vintage Range Rover). Bear in mind that anything more powerful than stock Disco will need other driveline modifications like new half shafts...

Chinny Raccoon > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 10/27/2016 at 02:30

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Peope have made Defender/Discovery Hybrids, with the chassis of the S1 Discovery and a modified Defender Body. Not sure if that’s as easy with the D2. 

adamftw > S65 10/27/2016 at 07:37

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Ok. You need to use a 4L80E, the 60 hits the front driveshaft. The adapter plate from the Chevy trans to Rover LT230 transfer case is like $600-1000... that’s the only crazy money part. Then wiring and OBDII (if thats a thing in your area) can be a bit of a pain. If you plan on swapping the motor, buy a 03-04 DII with blown headgaskets/motor for under $1000.

They don’t come with axle lockers, get a set of Ashcroft or ARB selectables.

adamftw > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 10/27/2016 at 07:38

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How so? Literally the only thing different is the rear suspension design and the old trailing arm/Upper Y link is arguably better in the D1s and Defenders than the D2's rear geometry.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > adamftw 10/27/2016 at 13:57

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I’m only basing it on experience of driving both of them off-road on the same courses. The Defender is good and capable, don’t get me wrong, but the Discovery is a nicer place to sit and feels a little more planted on side angles and declines. Tied with a big V8 not built for the vehicle, I’d be happier with it in a D2.