300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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I’m sure I’ve seen a mention or two on another forum about swapping in the Jag V8 into diesel D3. Anyone heard of this or have any experience?
We all know about the snappy cranks on the TDV6. But for me it is the lack of performance from the 2.7 compared to other engines Land Rover used in the other models.
Being in the U.K. there is simply loads of choice of 2.7 TDV6’s auto or manual. But factory 4.4 V8’s are rare and usually silly money for the mileage & condition.
Jag V8 engines can be bought really cheap from a breakers these days. Anyone know how easy it would be to convert a 2.7?
Along a similar thought pattern. Anyone done the same with the TDV8? The L320 RRS got the 3.6, so I assume it must fit the engine bay.
I don’t hate or dislike the 2.7. I’ve driven both auto and manual and been in a remapped one. But 170’ish bhp and 11.9 sec 0-60mph feels like a downgrade from my 214hp V8 Range Rover.
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Moo
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Why not decat the 2.7 and have it remapped with a larger intercooler? You’d be surprised at the difference  New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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| 13th Jul 2024 11:27 pm |
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300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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Moo wrote:Why not decat the 2.7 and have it remapped with a larger intercooler? You’d be surprised at the difference
Have been in a remapped 2.7. Not knocking it, but power is still way below a standard 3.6 TDV8 or 4.4 petrol. And you can mod both of those too.
Plus you still have the snappy crank hanging over you.
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| 14th Jul 2024 10:06 am |
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300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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Disco_Mikey wrote:https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic169498.html
Thanks. I’ll have to read through it.
As it is your thread. Is it on the road running? I’m only a page or so in this far. 
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| 14th Jul 2024 10:07 am |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
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The price of D3s in UK being what they are, I’d assume one could buy another one every time one has issues with the engine 
Don’t think the crank snapping is a 2.7 liter feature? Didn’t they have issues with a weak oil pump instead?
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| 14th Jul 2024 10:08 am |
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waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
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My D3 snapped a crank - at 180k miles
If your primary focus is power then why not look for 5 litre RRS - I drove one last week and my vertebrae are still recovering! Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
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| 14th Jul 2024 10:14 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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300bhp/ton wrote:Disco_Mikey wrote:https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic169498.html
Thanks. I’ll have to read through it.
As it is your thread. Is it on the road running? I’m only a page or so in this far.
Currently off the road, as it had a water leak and soaked carpets. In the middle of new carpets being fitted
It was on the road for 3 years, running perfectly at 305bhp and 740Nm  My D3 Build Thread
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| 14th Jul 2024 12:41 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
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If your primary focus is power then why not look for 5 litre RRS - I drove one last week and my vertebrae are still recovering!
And emptied your wallet at the same time  My D3 Build Thread
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| 14th Jul 2024 12:42 pm |
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300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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kajtzu wrote:The price of D3s in UK being what they are, I’d assume one could buy another one every time one has issues with the engine
Don’t think the crank snapping is a 2.7 liter feature? Didn’t they have issues with a weak oil pump instead?
Crank snapping is certainly an issue. But there are loads of 2.7’s with 200,000+ miles on them. I think the 3.0 is more prone. But lots of conflicting info. Yes other issues too. Although most engines from most car makers have something.
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| 14th Jul 2024 1:40 pm |
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300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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waterbuoy wrote:My D3 snapped a crank - at 180k miles
If your primary focus is power then why not look for 5 litre RRS - I drove one last week and my vertebrae are still recovering!
The RRS is on the list. I do like the Disco 3 shape and 7 seat option. A real shame the 3.6 was never offered. The 4.4 V8 is fine, but only one on Autotrader currently, so very limited choice and seems expensive given mileage and condition.
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| 14th Jul 2024 1:42 pm |
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RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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You could always go for a Jap Import 5.0 D4
Just dont blame me for the price of them 2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
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| 15th Jul 2024 6:47 am |
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300bhp/ton
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Near MK
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Don’t understand why anyone would pay the D4 Jap import prices. I had a look previously £24-30k!!!! Is anyone actually buying at that money given a newer better spec RRS can be had for £10-12k.
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| 15th Jul 2024 9:39 am |
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LT
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The RRS is not a D4 though.
There’s still not a direct replacement for the D4 on the market. As such a V8 D4 with low mileage etc. will appeal to a niche market who don’t want to compromise on the practicality and versatility of a D4 and can afford to both buy it and run it.
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2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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| 15th Jul 2024 10:51 am |
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G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
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LT has hit the nail on the head.
The practicality of the D4 is unrivalled. Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.
2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎
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