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Defendermatt



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
Sorry it’s been a bit quiet on here. Been busy with things in the background, mainly designing a supercharger adapter Twisted Evil

The adapter is machined from aluminium to mate with the 5.0 Range Rover supercharger and intake manifold. The Eaton TVS1900 is a common choice for the 3UZ but none of them look very aesthetically pleasing so cracked on with solidworks for a few hours (weeks) Rolling with laughter



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 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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LJMARSDEN



Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Nottingham
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Love this Matt, got loads of questions though Thumbs Up

I’m looking at supercharging options already lol

I’m interested in seeing how winchesters gearbox holds up to some boost.

What figures are you looking for, power wise?

I’m thinking of going down JLRs route with their older blower which has the two heat exchangers on both sides of the charger. Solely for the “supercharged” casting lol

Did you got stand-alone loom?

EDIT: is the 5.0 supercharger based on the old M112 or is it new new? Luke Marsden

06 V8 1UZFE Defender 90

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defender__v8/
Post #956372 23rd Jun 2022 8:58pm
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Defendermatt



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
Thanks, appreciate it.
No doubts in the LT230 at all. Probably the strongest part of the LR driveline.
Looking for 450/500hp and anything over would just be a bonus Very Happy

No the 5.0 is the new twin vortices charger. The older m112 and m90 are roots style which are basically just heat pumps Laughing
I also think the 5.0 is easier to adapt than the older 4.2

Yes it’s already running Link G4+ 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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Co1



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Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Phenomenal work Matt, proper stuff!!
Post #956386 24th Jun 2022 5:21am
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Timbo



Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: west mids
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England 2008 Defender 110 V8 Petrol USW Tonga Green
Blimey Matt I haven't looked at this thread for a few weeks but it's all going on again back here! Rolling with laughter Thoroughly great work as usual and thank you for all your help regarding my conversion. Thumbs Up
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
I've just re-read this thread from the start, absolutely brilliant work.
I've not seen a V8 conversion with a supercharger on this site yet, although I have suggested the supercharged G.M. LSA crate engine for those who may be interested.
But the work here, using a somewhat unusual V8, and then mating it to a supercharger, is something I've not come across anywhere before.
Will you put your Defender on the rollers after completion of the work?
You have great skill, Pickles.
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Defendermatt



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
Thanks all for the kind words.

What can I say, I like making things fit together that shouldn’t Laughing

Yes once complete it will be back on the dyno for a re-calibration of the ecu. This is just a test fit for now, I’ve still got some other things to sort. Belt routing, intake pipes, and some other small mods….

I’ve going some other changes coming up also, so I’m wanting to do them all as a package - probably a bit of a winter project.

Stay tuned Thumbs Up 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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Post #956515 25th Jun 2022 7:28am
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Timbo



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Post #956568 25th Jun 2022 8:31pm
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Defendermatt



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
It’s been a while since I updated this thread so thought id drop some pictures in to show what’s been happening. Let me know if there’s something you’d like more info about.

I completed a rear seat conversion using the stepped tub panel kit from YRM


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Ordered a new chassis from Marsland to aid with mock up of a new transmission…


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…ZF 8HP70X from BMW, mounted to a mock block and transfer case using Domiworks and Synchro adapters



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You’ll notice some pictures are with a bare block, sometimes a full motor, this one is new (to me) and is assembled with forged pistons and rods. When the engine and gearbox brackets come back from powdercoat I’ll drop that in and fit the supercharger to begin work on making that fit. A lot of time has been spent getting the engine brackets complete so it sits in the same location as it does in the 90 now, I’ve collected quite the pile of parts so fingers crossed progress should be swift from here on. 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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Post #1015062 14th Nov 2023 9:39am
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shanecl



Member Since: 20 Mar 2013
Location: Louth
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Ireland 1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Auto Firenze Red
Ha, i started following you in Instagram and never put 2 + 2 together. I recognised these last photos Laughing Laughing
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Defendermatt



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
I'm much better at posting there than i am here that's for sure Laughing 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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Post #1015067 14th Nov 2023 11:54am
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Defendermatt



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey

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Got this test fitted tonight Very Happy
There’s quite a bit of work involved to get the charger to fit.
Coolant pipe from the back of the head needs modification to clear the SC.
Some kind of front plate needs to be made to add idlers/tensioners to get the belt up to the SC pulley.
Making of coolant lines for the charge cooler.
Intake pipe work….

….Guess I best get cracking. 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF
2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD)
2015 90 HT (SOLD)
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
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