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V8....do I or don't I?
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Oh yes, dont expect double figures if you like the loud pedal!
wiltshire landyman
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we all loves that pedal
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we all loves that pedal
Too right...bugga the cost, environment, neighbours etc !
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I met a rough looking v8 powered SWB Series at a dealership a few months ago, nerly creamed myself when he started it up and pulled away
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I met a rough looking v8 powered SWB Series at a dealership a few months ago, nerly creamed myself when he started it up and pulled away
Hahaha that's the feeling I'm talking about, even gives the Mrs a tingle
So now I'm on the hunt for decent V8 lump, I'm in no rush as I want to make sure that I get a goodie. Just gonna stick in a 3.5 V8 working alongside the LPG setup I already have installed, I'm sure there will be plenty of hiccups along the way but hey that's the fun of having a landy...wouldn't want it any other way
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Agh yeah forgot mega****
Yeah yeah Jon Figjam Utteridge goes on all the time about it, but is ****ing about with it getting it working along with loads of other people I know with it.
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Hahaha that's the feeling I'm talking about, even gives the Mrs a tingle
So now I'm on the hunt for decent V8 lump, I'm in no rush as I want to make sure that I get a goodie. Just gonna stick in a 3.5 V8 working alongside the LPG setup I already have installed, I'm sure there will be plenty of hiccups along the way but hey that's the fun of having a landy...wouldn't want it any other way
You really want an engine out of an old LSE Rangie
Mmm 4.2
sible88
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I was getting 8-10mpg when my 90 was a V8.
They are NOT cheap to run in any way shape or form
They are NOT cheap to run in any way shape or form
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Hahaha that's the feeling I'm talking about, even gives the Mrs a tingle
So now I'm on the hunt for decent V8 lump, I'm in no rush as I want to make sure that I get a goodie. Just gonna stick in a 3.5 V8 working alongside the LPG setup I already have installed, I'm sure there will be plenty of hiccups along the way but hey that's the fun of having a landy...wouldn't want it any other way
How are you going to put a 4cyl LPG kit on a V8??????
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the exact engine and box i had in my rr bobtail
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Can't I just get it converted/adapted for the V8?
I don't know as I'm a complete novice with LPG systems etc so any help would be much appreciated.
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sible88
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I have NO knowledge on LPG either but what I do know is a V8 has four more cylinders and a different firing order, so would imagine not but can't be sure
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I suspect the lpg is single point so not too bad to do
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If your going to do it. Do it properly, spend the cash on the right stuff like correct temp senders decent engine mounts, a g box LT85 etc Make it a quality converion otherwise you will forever be sorting it out. overheating and water will be the least of your problems.
Plenty of sheds out there with V8's many have been "converted" not that many that have been converted well.
What are you doing with the old engine??? I may be interested in a swap or somthing if your interested depending in where you are?
Remember 4.2's suffer more with issues search function is your friend me I'd stick a rebuilt 3.5 on Su's (properly rebuilt absolutly standard with new parts no fancy cams or owt). All the parts to convert can be brought as factory items they produced a v8 90 and 110 so parts can be made to bolt on all except engine mounts.
Plenty of sheds out there with V8's many have been "converted" not that many that have been converted well.
What are you doing with the old engine??? I may be interested in a swap or somthing if your interested depending in where you are?
Remember 4.2's suffer more with issues search function is your friend me I'd stick a rebuilt 3.5 on Su's (properly rebuilt absolutly standard with new parts no fancy cams or owt). All the parts to convert can be brought as factory items they produced a v8 90 and 110 so parts can be made to bolt on all except engine mounts.
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Everything that you've said above is exactly how I am going to do this conversion. I have already got a fitter so now just looking for a sweet engine. Check you inbox as I PM you regarding my engine etc, cheers!
