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Pickles



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sako243 wrote:
Forgive me but why bother with brake upgrades? I'm not saying it's a bad thing but...

From a quick Google the LS3 is in the same ball park weight wise as a Tdi lump. Admittedly I don't know about the gearbox side of things. So your not changing the weight of the vehicle much and on boggo brakes I can lock up all four wheels on dry tarmac on mine on road tyres, AT and MT tyres. So brakes aren't the limiting factor.

Admittedly if I had an LS3 I'd be hooning it more often and I'd be thinking about brake temperature which might warrant the upgrade.

As has already been said, locking up your brakes is the last thing ya'd wanna do, particularly on a wet road,or any other adverse conditions.
Big brakes are more than just "BIG" brakes. A better bigger multi piston caliper, combined with a properly matched larger disc and good tyres will give you much greater "control" over your braking, particularly in adverse conditions.
A good set of springs & shocks are also hugely beneficial.
All this might seem "over the top" to some, but with the performance that an LS3 is going to give you, brake & chassis enhancements are just as important as the powerplant. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Pickles.
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foxing



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off to the rolling road to be tuned today,then ready to be picked up Very Happy Very Happy
atb Paul
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JOW240725



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Shocked Thumbs Up Bow down James
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Bristol 90XS



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Welcome to the LS3 club Foxing Very Happy
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mcma1



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I have some LS3 6.2L badges I bought in Australia you are welcome to have Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #640230 28th Jul 2017 7:18am
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foxing



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Bristol 90XS wrote:
Welcome to the LS3 club Foxing Very Happy


its being picked up tomorrow,won't be able to drive it yet as i'm waiting on the log book to come back from the dvla so i can tax it Big Cry Big Cry
atb paul

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foxing



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mcma1 wrote:
I have some LS3 6.2L badges I bought in Australia you are welcome to have


thanks very much for the offer,but i'm going to leave it unbadged
atb paul
Post #640321 28th Jul 2017 2:42pm
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JOW240725



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foxing wrote:
It's being picked up tomorrow,won't be able to drive it yet as I'm waiting on the log book to come back from the DVLA so I can tax it Big Cry Big Cry
atb Paul


Drop it in on the farm we can try it out on some stubble!! Shocked Whistle Thumbs Up Rolling with laughter Bow down

I'm picturing you sitting on the drive way just revving the throttle until the letter lands on the doormat! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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kbf1981



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is any work needed to beef up the drive train for reliability? more power and all...
Post #671163 16th Dec 2017 12:45am
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Pickles



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Depends upon how you drive it.
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Having about 600 miles on my recently returned wildcat Christ it needs diffs and shafts still running in on mud terrains it’s a great way to learn how to drive it with all that power but still has surprising levels of grip unless you are an absolute hooligan
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Pickles



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Any pics?
Pickles.
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JOW240725



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Any updates? Thumbs Up Bow down James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #698992 6th Apr 2018 4:52pm
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mcma1



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wrong thread Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

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Post #698998 6th Apr 2018 5:36pm
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What size fuel tank have you fitted to match the engine? Whistle 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
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