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 Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
 30th Jun 2020 2:03pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
| 18 AWG is close enough to 1mm2, RS have 55A0111-18-9 on 100m reels - £130 ex VAT |
| Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
30th Jun 2020 12:35pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Yes the whole loom is built from TE 55A wire (M22759/32). I usually buy from RS or Hilltop products, just whichever is cheapest - I say cheap, when you need 400 odd meters it starts to add up  |
| Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
30th Jun 2020 8:45am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Now a soft top UZ would make sweet sounds between pubs!! 
The UZ engine family is a nice lump, it makes decent power out the box with the potential to go forced induction and put out 1000hp. Id ... |
| Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
29th Jun 2020 5:10pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
| First job after getting the engine was a deep clean, not that it was particularly dirty but I took the opportunity whilst it was on the stand. I bought the lump as a low mileage, JDM import. Since the ... |
| Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
19th Jun 2020 9:47pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Thanks for the comment guys.
I’d say there is probably 200 hours in the engine harness manufacture and probably the same in planning. My profession is in aerospace and motorsport harness design ... |
| Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Defendermatt
19th Jun 2020 9:35am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 57 · Views: 33975 · Subject: Defender 90 Toyota V8 swap |
Welcome to my build thread!
I am converting my 1989 Defender 90 to a Toyota 4.3 V8 as found in the Lexus LS/SC/GS430.
It is nearing completion so not really an update of what I’m doing at cur ... |
| [Sold] Stumpy R380 gearbox with HD bearings |
Defendermatt
8th Jun 2020 10:19am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 746 · Subject: [Sold] Stumpy R380 gearbox with HD bearings |
Stumpy R380 bought for a project that is now going in a different direction so is up for sale.
The splines on both the input shaft and the output shaft are in excellent condition.
This gearbox h ... |
| [For Sale] Puma airbox - modified - slight damage |
Defendermatt
31st May 2020 10:35am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 1061 · Subject: [For Sale] Puma airbox - modified - slight damage |
| Defender tdci airbox, complete with all clips and grommets, no MAF. Has been modified to remove the internal turbine and other restrictions. It does have a crack near RHS mount but has been bonded wit ... |
| ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
Defendermatt
26th May 2020 11:51am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 351 · Views: 292391 · Subject: ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
Id say you're good to go  |
| ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
Defendermatt
24th May 2020 11:17am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 351 · Views: 292391 · Subject: ATB (torsen) front and rear install |
As above should easily be a 2-3 hour job to have both fitted at a competent garage.
I had my ATBs built by Nige at xcess4x4, couldn't recommend him enough - scrupulously clean and tolerances are ba ... |
| Grafty's Td5 90 |
Defendermatt
20th May 2020 8:56am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 1855 · Views: 638302 · Subject: Grafty's Td5 90 |
Sure you won’t be disappointed Grafty!!
Looks like Luke‘s supplier is PBbrakes. I have been running a set of their 8 pot brakes for around 3 years now with no complaints. A whole lot bette ... |
| 200 TDI Oil cooler options / mods |
Defendermatt
6th May 2020 7:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 2005 · Subject: 200 TDI Oil cooler options / mods |
| The threads in the filter housing are 1/2 BSP. I use a 1/2BSP to -10AN adapter with a dowty washer on to get rid of the land rover fittings, much easier to fit an aftermarket oil cooler just using AN ... |
| [For Sale] Rough parts mud flap brackets D90 |
Defendermatt
7th Apr 2020 10:49am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 2246 · Subject: [For Sale] Rough parts mud flap brackets D90 |
| Bump £50 |
| Twisted Switch Panel Installed |
Defendermatt
28th Mar 2020 11:18am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 30 · Views: 16836 · Subject: Twisted Switch Panel Installed |
Can @Siglo or anyone confirm if the Twisted panel requires the same size hole in the dashboard as the ebay/Mud style??
I have the panel with the round hole in but would love to change to the Twiste ... |
| [For Sale] Rough parts mud flap brackets D90 |
Defendermatt
11th Mar 2020 6:12pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 2246 · Subject: [For Sale] Rough parts mud flap brackets D90 |
| Bump. £75 or offers |
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