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Disco diesel into a Rangie Auto
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 9:47 am
by Suspension Stuff
Is it worth it to swap my 3.5L Fuel Injected V8 for a Diesel out of a Disco.
I wouldn't say my 3.5L V8 is a power plant. How much power am I actually losing? I am mainly concerned about my off road abilities. I have a ZF auto. I have read that they can be tweaked.
I have an 89 Rangie. I already have changed the borg warner transfer case to an LT230 out of a Disco.
How much would the conversion cost roughly and what probs am I likely to come across.
How heavy is the diesel compared to the V8?
Be as long winded as you like. The more opinions and info the better.
Thanks
Shane
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:14 am
by Micka
Which diesel are you referring to?
TD5 would be expensive to buy, but the power would only be a problem if having more than your V8 is a problem. You can easily get over 150kw out of them.
The Isuzu diesel would probably be the one to look at, but finding a good one with relatively good mileage and in good condition might be a task. They can be tweaked - more fuel delivery, exhaust upgrade - to make some good power.
They are heavier than the V8, but not by that much really. They are only a 2.5l engine, so by comparison to the Yota/Datto donks, they are lightweights.
I would have a look at the purchase price difference between the TD5 and the 200/300TDi Isuzu and going from there. Either way, the saving in fuel economy alone will make the conversion worthwhile $ wise. Even at the current rate of diesel.
Micka
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 2:22 pm
by LRHybrid100
I did a 300 TDI and ZF conversion to my 1987 Rangie
http://www.users.on.net/~LRHybrid100/TDI.html
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:22 pm
by Suspension Stuff
Because of the weight issue I was looking at the 2.5L engine. Thanks so far.
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:55 pm
by Loanrangie
No matter what engine you fit the conversion about the same as your rangie is worth or more. If you fit a tdi, you will have to either modify the zf or get one from a tdi disco - you cant just bolt a tdi to your existing auto as you will go no where. As lrhybrid has done its best to get the running gear from a wrecked disco and swap all over to the rangie. For the cost you could by a tdi disco !
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:04 am
by Maggot4x4
I've driven LRH's rangie with the conversion done. Drives very well, just like a disco in fact
