DefenderWillV8
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I'm looking to rebuild my Defender as a V8 but am unsure which new chassis to go for. The vehicle that is being rebuilt was originally a 200tdi that was then changed to a 300tdi from a disco at some point before I purchased it in 2003.
I've enquired with a local chassis stockist and they told me that the 200tdi/TD chassis has the mounts in the same place as the V8 chassis. If this is true, why then do all the chassis manufacturer list a V8 chassis option separate to the 200tdi? My main concern is being able to mount the engine and gearbox without having to cut/adjust the chassis mounts or bulkhead in any way.
Any advice on the differences between the 200tdi and V8 chassis would be much appreciated.
I'm looking to rebuild my Defender as a V8 but am unsure which new chassis to go for. The vehicle that is being rebuilt was originally a 200tdi that was then changed to a 300tdi from a disco at some point before I purchased it in 2003.
I've enquired with a local chassis stockist and they told me that the 200tdi/TD chassis has the mounts in the same place as the V8 chassis. If this is true, why then do all the chassis manufacturer list a V8 chassis option separate to the 200tdi? My main concern is being able to mount the engine and gearbox without having to cut/adjust the chassis mounts or bulkhead in any way.
Any advice on the differences between the 200tdi and V8 chassis would be much appreciated.