Somewhere that does engine conversions?

I am strongly considering a TD5 conversion for the 90 - want more power

Thing is, I don't have the full knowledge, time or equipment to do it.

I was just wondering if anyone knew of any shops that would do a td5 into an early 90 without a stupid price (I know it will be a lot but lets be realistic)

Cheers.

buy a write off with good engine and swap over bits

It's a lot of work you need to change loads be cheaper to buy a td5

I'm strongly considering offering to swap engines with ya

Bromsgrove Defender said:

I'm strongly considering offering to swap engines with ya

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Well I did read is was a pain with all the wiring changes and such. Other alternative is to get a hybrid turbo, even bigger inter cooler and perhaps a better ratio transfer box for better cruising speed. Thing is, TD5 tuning is a well explored move but tdi tuning not so much it seems. I know they are less tuneable and the most you're gonna get from one is about 150hp or so. seems like a lot of modifications for about 30hp or so!

Do you know anyone with an 88" running a 2.25l Diesel? Borrow that for a few weeks, and then revel in the power and speed of your Tdi 90!

srtgray said:

Do you know anyone with an 88" running a 2.25l Diesel? Borrow that for a few weeks, and then revel in the power and speed of your Tdi 90!

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Hehe, I'm sure. She ain't that slow for a 25+ year old 4x4 but still want more
TD5 would have been nice but after reading into it more, it seems like too much of a faff. Hybrid turbo and a massive inter cooler seem the way... But alot of money for a little gain.

Alternatively, does anyone here have any experience with hybrid turbo's? Particularly on TDi engines?

Cheers.

If you really want to do the conversion buy a Disco TD5 (1999 0n), they fetch next to nothing and you'll have all the bits you need bar engine mounts and a few other bits. It has been done and if I had the expertise I would do it myself, here's the link;

Web Rover

Not sure if it's somebody on here?

D90mitch said:

Hehe, I'm sure. She ain't that slow for a 25+ year old 4x4 but still want more
TD5 would have been nice but after reading into it more, it seems like too much of a faff. Hybrid turbo and a massive inter cooler seem the way... But alot of money for a little gain.

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Fit a chevy V8 ..... Problem solved

robbh said:

Fit a chevy V8 ..... Problem solved

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lots of petrol and 12mpg VS 25-30mpg on a TD5

robbh said:

Fit a chevy V8 ..... Problem solved

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Oh lawdy here we go!!!

2.8TGV?

I think putting a TD5 in to a TDI vehicle is a Baaaaaaad idea! :lol:

looks like i'm going down the hybrid turbo route then. That's if i'm not distracted with locking diffs or something in the mean time

Bromsgrove Defender said:

D90mitch said:

I am strongly considering a TD5 conversion for the 90 - want more power

Thing is, I don't have the full knowledge, time or equipment to do it.

I was just wondering if anyone knew of any shops that would do a td5 into an early 90 without a stupid price (I know it will be a lot but lets be realistic)

Cheers.

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I'm strongly considering offering to swap engines with ya

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fanatic said:

Quote button?

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Yes thank you