I’ve installed a few and have never had any issues that I can think of.Anyone have a review for the Atlantic British long or short block engines? I'm evaluating my options after my oil pump explosion, and possible slipped liner.
Thanks,
Steve
ThanksI’ve installed a few and have never had any issues that I can think of.
An engine conversion will definitely not be cheaper in any way.
I have the 5.3 LS in my Disco, it can be done cheaper than a new Rover V8 long block - about $5k with a used LS if you install yourself.An engine conversion will definitely not be cheaper in any way.
I don't know if the TDI was ever approved in a Disco in the USA. I don't think I can get that to pass emissions. I contacted Turner engineering, and they don't have any 4.6 blocks for export sale, only exchange. Atlantic British doesn't want my block as a core because of the oil pump misalignment. So a $500 extra charge.You can also go the other direction (lower performance) and do a TDI conversion. At least then you get 26mpg.
I am looking in to the Wedge shop. The more engine builder options the better. Thanks for the tip.It just sucks to spend that much money for that kind of performance. I am just working the kinks out of my higher performance 4.6 and I have got be be very close to an LS conversion. But oddly for the first time in my life, I live somewhere where I have emissions testing. I am also pretty sure that The Wedge Shop is selling short and long block. Rover motors. I would shop around.
I don't know if the TDI was ever approved in a Disco in the USA. I don't think I can get that to pass emissions.
I don't do Facebook.Do an LS conversion, get as many LED lights as you think you can bolt on the thing. Then post up pictures on facebook.
I've easily hit 40mpg on coastal road drives in mine. It's insane. But I also won't take it on the interstates due to lack of relative power and no airbags, so there's a bit of a tradeoff there...You can also go the other direction (lower performance) and do a TDI conversion. At least then you get 26mpg.
That is the best real world fuel economy I've ever heard of for a Disco. Well done. I'm not sure avoiding interstates is a tradeoff. Journeys on secondary roads are usually more engaging. If you need to get somewhere fast, there's no substitute for the interstate (depending on which one and when), but since you own a TDI Disco you're either not concerned with speed or you have a more appropriate car for that purpose.I've easily hit 40mpg on coastal road drives in mine. It's insane. But I also won't take it on the interstates due to lack of relative power and no airbags, so there's a bit of a tradeoff there...
Then don't do an LS conversion.I don't do Facebook.
In Brasil we could easily cruise at 140 kmh / 85 mph in our 2004 110 with a TDI. No problem. Usually though not necessary.That is the best real world fuel economy I've ever heard of for a Disco. Well done. I'm not sure avoiding interstates is a tradeoff. Journeys on secondary roads are usually more engaging. If you need to get somewhere fast, there's no substitute for the interstate (depending on which one and when), but since you own a TDI Disco you're either not concerned with speed or you have a more appropriate car for that purpose.
In Brasil we easily cruised at 140 kmh / 85 mph in our 2004 110 with a TDI. No problem
Really can’t understand the need for speed in a Rover.
What are your thoughts on the RPI 4.6? Also, since it’s in a 14cux truck, did you change anything besides the motor? (Ecu, injectors etc)RPI 4.6 in the Rangie