Santanas in the US?

mp.richter · Sep 14, 2007

They're an interesting Alternative to Landrovers. Don't know if Santana is known here in the US...

http://www.lr-mad.co.uk/santana.html

The Santana Anibal or PS-10 is a great alternative to a Defender in Europe...

kellymoe · Sep 14, 2007

The same issue preventing getting a Defender in the country is the same for Santana. It would be tough and $$$$ to get one in here legaly.

KevinNY · Sep 14, 2007

They are very difficult to get info on unless you speak fluent Spanish. I am using a Santana Series III gearbox and transfer case in my Daihatsu 2.8 Td conversion. Santana made a 6 cylinder petrol and diesel that were basically the 2.25 stretched by 2 more cylinders that turned out impressive horsepower and torque figures.

kellymoe · Sep 14, 2007

My 130 has a LT85 which I think Santana still uses. Very stout box.

JSQ · Sep 19, 2007

The LT85 is a very strong gearbox.

Santana also manufactured R&P sets that were installed in Solihull trucks.

draaronr · Sep 19, 2007

i has it in my 110. I put some redline oil in it and that thing was so smooth, plus I loved the first and reverse layout.

kellymoe · Sep 21, 2007

draaronr said:
i has it in my 110. I put some redline oil in it and that thing was so smooth, plus I loved the first and reverse layout.

Redline made a huge difference in how smooth the box shifts. I'm due for another fluid change but I have to take a loan out just to afford the fluid

Gventure · Sep 27, 2007

I have a legally imported (US Cusoms. EPA, DMV all in order) '83 110 for sale - anyone interested?

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MonLand · Oct 2, 2007

Gventure said:
I have a legally imported (US Cusoms. EPA, DMV all in order) '83 110 for sale - anyone interested?

G

SWEET! Where did you find that gem? 've been looking to import one and can't find a '83 anywhere for sale.........

Gventure · Oct 12, 2007

MonLand said:
SWEET! Where did you find that gem? 've been looking to import one and can't find a '83 anywhere for sale.........

I bought it in London then brought it over - took a few thousand dollars and about 6 months to get everything squared away - there were some tedious and frustrating moments but in the end, every form, paper, declaration, certification, promise etc has been addressed. In my driveway with new external VIN plate, registration and tag - I decided to keep it and am working on it now - it is a hoot drive ( I love the RHD) and the sound of the engine.

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jwlester · Oct 30, 2007

Hopefully '08 will make that process a bit easier. I would like to look into doing the same thing here in a bit. If I can get transferred over thre for a year it will make the whole process a lot easier. Gventure, I see you are in Apex. We are in Charlotte now but my mom is still in apex off Olive Chapel. I'd love to swing by some weekend we are in town and check out your collection. Nice to see more enthusiasts in the area.

Cheers, Josh

Pablo Jose · Nov 8, 2007

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