My LSx Swap LR3 Build (World's First)
#1
09-13-2014, 07:23 PM
My LSx Swap LR3 Build (World's First)
Like the title says, this is the world's first LSx Swap done to an LR3 (or any newer Land Rover/Range Rover for that matter).
Background Information: The car belonged to my mother and was her daily driver. At about 190k miles the air suspension went bad and the motor blew a head gasket. At that point we got several price quotes to repair everything and it was substantial. For the fun of it I got a quote from a shop in my hometown that specializes is LSx swaps (Rakich Performance) and to my surprise his quote was way less than the OEM replacement cost. At that point I was sold so I bought the car from my mom and sent it to his shop so he could get started. Never having been done before, everything had to be fabricated custom. There's been snags here and there but overall the build has been a great success!
Build Specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE
Atlantic British Air Suspension to Coilover Conversion Kit
Forged 370 c.i. Cast Iron Block (LQ9)
JE Forged Pistons
Callies Compstar Rods
Stock Crankshaft
King Racing Bearings
216/228 551/551 114 Cam
317 Heads-S.S. valves,Ported
T.B.S.S. Intake,90mm T.B.
4L80e Trans and Transfercase
Custom driveshafts
Pictures:
The car drives like a normal LR3 when on all motor (maybe even a little faster than OEM).
If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. I hope this will be inspiration to spawn more swaps in this community.
Background Information: The car belonged to my mother and was her daily driver. At about 190k miles the air suspension went bad and the motor blew a head gasket. At that point we got several price quotes to repair everything and it was substantial. For the fun of it I got a quote from a shop in my hometown that specializes is LSx swaps (Rakich Performance) and to my surprise his quote was way less than the OEM replacement cost. At that point I was sold so I bought the car from my mom and sent it to his shop so he could get started. Never having been done before, everything had to be fabricated custom. There's been snags here and there but overall the build has been a great success!
Build Specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE
Atlantic British Air Suspension to Coilover Conversion Kit
Forged 370 c.i. Cast Iron Block (LQ9)
JE Forged Pistons
Callies Compstar Rods
Stock Crankshaft
King Racing Bearings
216/228 551/551 114 Cam
317 Heads-S.S. valves,Ported
T.B.S.S. Intake,90mm T.B.
4L80e Trans and Transfercase
Custom driveshafts
Pictures:
The car drives like a normal LR3 when on all motor (maybe even a little faster than OEM).
If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. I hope this will be inspiration to spawn more swaps in this community.
Last edited by William48151623; 03-02-2015 at 12:32 AM.
#5
09-16-2014, 04:06 PM
Right now I have the OEM cluster in it.
As to be expected, I have almost all error lights imaginable lit up. I bought the 4Dcan tool (Land Rover LR3 - 4Dcan Diagnostics) in an attempt to disable the lights. That didn't work. So now we've ordered VDO's new CB500 cluster which should fit the dimensions.
The OEM cluster has very few features which still work. The speedometer works and the digital information panel works which is nice because it displays fuel range. Fuel economy has increased with the swap. I now get 400-450 miles per tank.
The build originally started out as just a basic 6.0/4L80E swap and was priced at $13,000 due to everything needing to be custom fabricated. Mid build I decided I wanted to go ***** to the walls so we forged the internals and added some higher hp parts. It wound up costing a few thousand more, but it was totally worth it.
Thank you! I was surprised everything fit so well, we never had to do any cutting and there's no rubbing. What do you mean by front clip?
There's no official numbers as of yet. I hope to get it on the dyno and to the drag strip soon. If I had to guess though, on motor only it's probably at 350hp and with a 100 shot it's probably at 600-700hp. When I get official numbers I'll update the first post.
As to be expected, I have almost all error lights imaginable lit up. I bought the 4Dcan tool (Land Rover LR3 - 4Dcan Diagnostics) in an attempt to disable the lights. That didn't work. So now we've ordered VDO's new CB500 cluster which should fit the dimensions.
The OEM cluster has very few features which still work. The speedometer works and the digital information panel works which is nice because it displays fuel range. Fuel economy has increased with the swap. I now get 400-450 miles per tank.
The build originally started out as just a basic 6.0/4L80E swap and was priced at $13,000 due to everything needing to be custom fabricated. Mid build I decided I wanted to go ***** to the walls so we forged the internals and added some higher hp parts. It wound up costing a few thousand more, but it was totally worth it.
There's no official numbers as of yet. I hope to get it on the dyno and to the drag strip soon. If I had to guess though, on motor only it's probably at 350hp and with a 100 shot it's probably at 600-700hp. When I get official numbers I'll update the first post.
Last edited by William48151623; 03-02-2015 at 12:35 AM.
#8
09-23-2014, 04:11 PM
- We have a mechanical lever attached to the transfer case that we put on the inside of the vehicle next to the console. It allows me to switch back and forth between 2WD and 4WD.
- It was expensive for me since everything had to be done custom.
Yes, this is the one. Have you seen it around!?
Last edited by William48151623; 03-02-2015 at 12:36 AM.
#10
09-23-2014, 11:25 PM
Recovery Vehicle
- Oh I see. No, you don't have to remove the front clips. It's the same as any LS motor so the plugs are right on top. It's hard to tell from the pictures I posted.
- We have a mechanical lever attached to the transfer case that we put on the inside of the vehicle next to the console. It allows me to switch back and forth between 2WD and 4WD.
- It was expensive for me since everything had to be done custom. Now that we have mounts made and other custom parts, it'll be substantially cheaper for everyone after me. The body was pretty much free for me, but I've seen LR3's with blown motors sell for 3-4k all the time.
Yes, this is the one. Have you seen it around!?
- We have a mechanical lever attached to the transfer case that we put on the inside of the vehicle next to the console. It allows me to switch back and forth between 2WD and 4WD.
- It was expensive for me since everything had to be done custom. Now that we have mounts made and other custom parts, it'll be substantially cheaper for everyone after me. The body was pretty much free for me, but I've seen LR3's with blown motors sell for 3-4k all the time.
Yes, this is the one. Have you seen it around!?
