P38A Tuning

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

I have an 1995 4.6 gems engine and need to replace crankshaft oil seal so whilst this is being done I thought I might tune up the engine and have £4000 to spend on parts I have found stage 3 heads and lots of different cam shafts I wondered if anyone out there had any advice on what to get would like to get as close to 300 bhp as I can thanks

wammers · May 16, 2017

Another £4000.

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

That's the amount of cash for parts didn't explain to well can get new engine for 1695 so just exploring

tomcat59alan · May 16, 2017

Peterestart said:
I have an 1995 4.6 gems engine and need to replace crankshaft oil seal so whilst this is being done I thought I might tune up the engine and have £4000 to spend I have found stage 3 heads and lots of different cam shafts I wondered if anyone out there had any advice on what to get would like to get as close to 300 bhp as I can thanks

That should knock the bottom end out in double quick time.

tomcat59alan · May 16, 2017

Peterestart said:
That's the amount of cash for parts didn't explain to well can get new engine for 1695 so just exploring

Go for a full race engine, the last one I priced for a TVR Tuscan was £35000 but that was a long time ago, then stick it into a vehicle with the aerodynamics of a two ton brick and finally ask yourself WHY.

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

It would appear that just a new rebuild is in order love my landy and want to keep it not kill it

brianp38dse · May 16, 2017

With a range rover its torque you want a few guys have put in a Kent cam along with slightly worked heads.

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

brianp38dse said:
With a range rover its torque you want a few guys have put in a Kent cam along with slightly worked heads.

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

It's a bit slow on initial acceleration that's why I am looking at tuning may just need rebuild but worth looking at thankd

ukadamwest · May 16, 2017

Peterestart said:
It's a bit slow on initial acceleration that's why I am looking at tuning may just need rebuild but worth looking at thankd

it's about two tonnes.. you could make it lighter !!

Peterestart · May 16, 2017

Going to look at a torque cam and leave it to my mechanic just thought I might get some ideas on this site

Grrrrrr · May 16, 2017

Peterestart said:
Going to look at a torque cam and leave it to my mechanic just thought I might get some ideas on this site

A few have tried different cams but usually on the later Thor engines. Think @martynv8 had a play with different cams. Check the Turner Engineering website and see what they offer.

wooly123 · May 17, 2017

Peterestart said:
It would appear that just a new rebuild is in order love my landy and want to keep it not kill it

performance chip and oil seal rejunivator additive

martynv8 · May 20, 2017

My Kent 180 cam was nice (Turners). Low end torque improved & initial acceleration was smoother & improved. It ran out of puff higher up the rev range but then it's a 4X4 RR.

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