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maxi333

Member Since: 17 Feb 2010
Location: wales
Posts: 2

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol HT Alpine White

discovery v8 engine and box into a 90

hi guys im new to this forum. i have just bought a f reg 90 and i am planning on putting a v8 engine from a discovery with the discovery transfer box and gear box. i was just wondering if the gear stick will be in the wrong place. any suggestions to my problem.
cheers max

17th Feb 2010 9:42pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7688

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

manual i take it with ref to the gear stick and an auto is cable actuated so you can put it anywhere.

you will find the bell housing is longer on the Disco unit meaning the gearstick will be further back, you can get around it by using a Def bell housing, or put the V8 to a Def gearbox or an auto!

i wouldn't go bigger than 235/85s with a 1.2 t box on a 90 even with a V8!! Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

17th Feb 2010 10:06pm

maxi333

Member Since: 17 Feb 2010
Location: wales
Posts: 2

great thanks for your reply. what diesel gear box would i need to fit a v8 using an adapter plate.

thanks

17th Feb 2010 10:12pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7688

i dont know.

my experience is either V8s and LT85s as per std LR fit or V8s and Autos or diesels and autos into 90s.

would a std def lt77 short bellhousing not go onto a disco v8 if an adapator ring was used (if needed?) to connect the flywheel housing to bellhousing? Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

18th Feb 2010 11:23am

Martin
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18th Feb 2010 11:46am

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