whats the best defender engine ? poll

Matteeboy · Nov 2, 2010

I voted 2.4TDCi as that what our new one has!

However I have a feeling it may be the most unpopular engine here. Oh well - the "bump" on the bonnet looks quite cool.

Actually think my 35d unit (in our BM 335d) is one of the best diesel units out there. Almost 300bhp (most kick out over 300 once run in), 428lbs-ft yet an easy mid 30s to the gallon and low emissions. Would be fun to stick one in a Landy!

Unlike the 2.4 - low power, fairly modest torque, huge emissions and sourced from a Transit - LOL!

johnlad · Nov 3, 2010

Matteeboy said:
I voted 2.4TDCi as that what our new one has!

However I have a feeling it may be the most unpopular engine here. Oh well - the "bump" on the bonnet looks quite cool.

Actually think my 35d unit (in our BM 335d) is one of the best diesel units out there. Almost 300bhp (most kick out over 300 once run in), 428lbs-ft yet an easy mid 30s to the gallon and low emissions. Would be fun to stick one in a Landy!

Unlike the 2.4 - low power, fairly modest torque, huge emissions and sourced from a Transit - LOL!

mike at Dynachip has already done the conversion using the twin turbo 3 litre X5 sd engine into a defender

Matteeboy · Nov 3, 2010

Cool! Same unit as in our BM. Bet that's fun!

hammoj28 · Nov 3, 2010

Always loved the thought of the V8 from an BMW e34 540i in a Defender. Wiring would prob be a mare though for someone with such crap wiring capabilities as moi.lol

juiceyv8 · Nov 5, 2010

chevy 5.7 like the classic overfinch

fanatic · Jan 11, 2011

juiceyv8 said:
chevy 5.7 like the classic overfinch

Don't know 90 getting 260hp, 110 hmmm more power needed

ForestofDoom · Jan 13, 2011

TD5 for me. Sounds nicer than the 200/300 and lets face it they all go wrong at some point lol

Hairyhighlander · Jan 13, 2011

i have a 2.5 petrol in mine and to be fair it aint that bad an engine apart from the fuel consumption.

200tdi going in at end of month so hopefully thatl get my vote

sible88 · Apr 6, 2011

3.9 v8 would get my vote if fuel wasn't so expensive!! So it's between 300tdi and TD5 for me.

jimbo-td5 · May 17, 2011

Had a td, converted that to a 200, alongside 2x td5s, and a 2.4 puma. I'd say the 200 is the best engine, but I can't complain about my puma so I voted for that! Power, economy, quick (well for a standard Landy) and pretty quiet too! My every day car. Wouldnt recommend a td5 tho, don't get me wrong I love em just for the noise, but they're pretty crap really, not much power, thirsty and lots of problems!

Landrovertd5 · May 20, 2011

200Tdi all the way!!!!!!!

Trewey · Jun 11, 2011

jimbo-td5 said:
I can't complain about my puma so I voted for that! Power, economy, quick (well for a standard Landy) and pretty quiet too!

Really? I can't better 23mpg out of mine. What's your secret?

110cookie · Jun 11, 2011

300tdi gets my vote.
I do 130 miles a day in mine and at present I an getting 33.5mpg! It has taken a couple of months of fettling to get it that good, but now it's running well. May look at a Roverdrive when cash-flow allows.

knuckles · Jun 11, 2011

i have a HS 2.8 TGV motor in my defender 90 which is basicly a development of the 300tdi im getting between 28-33 mpg these engines where built by international motors in south america theyve taken the 300tdi and bored and stroked it and put bigger turbo

jimbo-td5 · Jun 11, 2011

Trewey said:
Really? I can't better 23mpg out of mine. What's your secret?

Strange! Mines never dropped below 29.7 mpg since having it 4 months ago, I've also changed for bigger tires and all terrains and it didn't move at al!

Langers · Jun 11, 2011

When I first got my 200, I was mega impressed with that (only thing I had for comparison was the 19j I had previously) but I've been driving a 300 for a few days now, which I am also dead impressed with.

Must admit I would love to have a drive of a TD5, just for comparison really.

Fur Trapper · Jun 11, 2011

Langers said:
When I first got my 200, I was mega impressed with that (only thing I had for comparison was the 19j I had previously) but I've been driving a 300 for a few days now, which I am also dead impressed with.

Must admit I would love to have a drive of a TD5, just for comparison really.

Drive your 110 to a car lot, tell them you thinkin of up grading to a td5 110 and give us a report back Like to know myself

Langers · Jun 11, 2011

john winsemius said:
Drive your 110 to a car lot, tell them you thinkin of up grading to a td5 110 and give us a report back Like to know myself

Do you really think they'd let a scruffy looking 19 year old in a scruffy looking 21 year old Landy 110 drive one of their nice shiny posh vehicles?

Would love to but they would probably realise that I just want a free drive with no intention of buying from them

Fur Trapper · Jun 11, 2011

Langers said:
Do you really think they'd let a scruffy looking 19 year old in a scruffy looking 21 year old Landy 110 drive one of their nice shiny posh vehicles?

Would love to but they would probably realise that I just want a free drive with no intention of buying from them

Well thats a nice looking 110 in the drive. Take a bath get a shave (it'll grow back) . And tell them your a Doctor. Trust me

Dr_evil · Jun 11, 2011

6.2 GMC V8 with the running gear

Drove one of them and a 300tdi and I must say the V8 was a lot more fun

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