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wheelonleftflank

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series 3 v8 conversion
« on: September 03, 2013, 10:27:15 PM »
Im about to drop the v8 in but still needs a few bits, fuel pump carbs an manifold etc. Has anyone done this who can give me some pointers on a few things? Cheers
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2013, 08:38:53 AM »
I've not done it personally but I'm struggling to find a decent ready built V8 Defender so ill likewise probably end up building one with parts from an old disco, so I'll be watching with interest, best of luck
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2013, 09:43:39 AM »
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2013, 12:47:40 PM »
Ive got the Disco here stripped  :)of its engine and box. A nice chap on here offered me a carb and manifold. Im needing conversion mounts for the engine, I can make mounts for the gbox myself. Anyone know where to find em? Cheers, Danny
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2013, 01:40:00 PM »
I'll keep you posted, like wise if you get one let me know. Danny
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2013, 06:13:37 PM »
There was a guy from Falkirk on here who i bought an overdrive off who had a v8 already coupled up to the series box he tried to get me to buy,  he might still have it.  Mark I think was his name iirc.
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Re: series 3 v8 conversion
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2013, 10:14:11 PM »
I was intending to use the 5 speed from the disco hence the need for custom mounts. Still need exhausts  fuel pump etc. So this guy could have some bits an bobs
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