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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5889   
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In the desire for more horses, we all know of the classic upgrades. ECU Remap, Larger intercooler, silicon hoses, straight through de-cat exhaust, EGR removal, better air filter, improved airbox and cool air intake and a VG Turbo. I think most who have done this, DIY or Stage 3 upgrade, see approx 200bhp. However, has anyone messed around with throttle bodies, camshafts, pistons and headers or is that pointless on a 2.4 or with a diesel engine? Also, has anyone considered a twin-turbo set up?
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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21st Apr 2017 10:07am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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I haven't.
I still want it to work next year. 
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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21st Apr 2017 11:15am |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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I would of liked those sort of figures, however ambient temperatures rule that out for any sort of engine life! However that been said, look at the LS3!
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21st Apr 2017 11:27am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6329  
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I believe 200+ hp and 500+ Nm was achieved previously. couldn't possibly confirm if internals are now in progress or not ...
on that note what sort of Nm to the ls3 achieve ? |
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21st Apr 2017 11:33am |
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| tobz102 Member Since: 07 Feb 2014 Location: Atherstone Posts: 134  
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Just to elaborate on my throttle body post.
diesels vacuum draw the air required. Therefore on most diesels up to Euro 4 (inc 2.4 puma I believe) there's no throttle body. The 2.2 Euro5 does, but it's purpose is to improve the vacuum for drawing EGR gases for Euro 5, rather than for performance. |
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21st Apr 2017 11:35am |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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You can get allot of power out of them but it'll become massively laggy, it's not cheaper to get an engine swap but the drive-ability will be better with a big merc or cummins diesel.... however I (personally) wouldn't do that to a late defender
If your Defender is a toy/2nd car, then I don't see much harm and a good sequential turbo setup might be the ticket, if it's your only car... i'd advise against it and buy an SUV like an X5. 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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21st Apr 2017 8:20pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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a 5 cylinder 3.2 Puma engine is probably a better upgrade.
Lorry engines sound cool, but they're noisy for every day use, not very clean and thirsty. |
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21st Apr 2017 9:32pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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I suppose it depends how deep your pockets are, as with most things in life 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
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21st Apr 2017 10:22pm |
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| Riverboy Member Since: 16 May 2016 Location: French sector, Earth Posts: 1288 
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Let me know which jail they throw you in and I'll bake a cake with a file in it for you
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21st Apr 2017 10:33pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2655
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for the expense of it, the ls3 is more viable... |
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22nd Apr 2017 6:27pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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I was replying to Kit's comment about lorry engines. |
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22nd Apr 2017 10:27pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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Cummins can be done for a fraction of the price of the 3.2 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
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23rd Apr 2017 1:15am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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thats very likely but as i said;
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23rd Apr 2017 1:18am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5889
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Just mulling over options. Might be able to do a full Stage 2 Bowler plus VGT in the next couple of months. Was wondering what else could be done at the same time. However, as of yesterday, a new deal might make the LS3 an option. But given I am developing a business concept, plus we may finally be tackling the renovation of our barn (400sqm
), then it would be remiss of me to chuck loads of valuable cash at the LS3 unless all other options are properly financed. Stage3 tune I could accept, plus extras like brakes, sussies etc, as they have already been budgeted for, money put to one side. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Apr 2017 9:03am |
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