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stingerrevo
 


Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3
Engine Modifications.

I have the engine currently pulled and disassembled on a 2005 lr3 that needed engine rebuild from overheat. Is there anything known that can be done inside the engine while it is apart to add performance or durability.
Also if anyone is interested in vehicle hit me up might be for sale once engine is rebuilt.
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2005 LR3 230k Brembo brakes front, 20 sport wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust both cats back, Euro LED Tail Lights.
2006 LR3 120k stock its the wifes.
2005 LR3 124K Silver currently rebuilding engine. 
 
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stchris
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Given your location I'm guessing it's a V8?
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Post #127374223rd Apr 2014 9:07 am
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stingerrevo
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

Yes it is the V8 4.4L.
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2005 LR3 230k Brembo brakes front, 20 sport wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust both cats back, Euro LED Tail Lights.
2006 LR3 120k stock its the wifes.
2005 LR3 124K Silver currently rebuilding engine. 
 
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Bore out and bigger pistons? Porting?
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stingerrevo
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

Decided to just replace head gaskets, piston rings and honed cylinders. Engine runs great and has plenty of power like it was brand new. For the most part on the highway it also gets 18mpg on a good day at 80mph.
Did look at doing the port and polishing but ran out of time in rebuilding engine.
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2005 LR3 230k Brembo brakes front, 20 sport wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust both cats back, Euro LED Tail Lights.
2006 LR3 120k stock its the wifes.
2005 LR3 124K Silver currently rebuilding engine. 
 
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18mpUSg is about what I get (22mpIg) from my diesel at such heady speeds. Almost economical with US gas prices. Thumbs Up
   
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stingerrevo
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

I wouldn't mind a diesel in my lr3 but happy with how it turned out.
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2005 LR3 230k Brembo brakes front, 20 sport wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust both cats back, Euro LED Tail Lights.
2006 LR3 120k stock its the wifes.
2005 LR3 124K Silver currently rebuilding engine. 
 
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hugeviking
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

So how is it that LR release engine spares for the V8 but not the diesel. Is it because they know our American cousins wouldn't put up with it and would sue the Censored out of someone.

Andi.
  
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DSL wrote:
18mpUSg is about what I get (22mpIg) from my diesel at such heady speeds.

Isn't 18 mpUSg = 15 mpIg ?....
So what you get is almost 50% economical...

LE. Sorry... my mistake... was thinking in volume, not fuel consumption...
Indeed 18 mpUSg = 22 mpIg.
  
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stingerrevo
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

Not sure there are to many to spare for the V8. I know we had to wait 2 months at the dealer for an engine for a full size to show up. Then when it showed up it was out of time and re-time the new engine.
Also isn't the mileage the other way around. 15mpUSg = 18mpIg.
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2005 LR3 230k Brembo brakes front, 20 sport wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust both cats back, Euro LED Tail Lights.
2006 LR3 120k stock its the wifes.
2005 LR3 124K Silver currently rebuilding engine. 
 
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