LS probably wouldn't be any worse MPG than the rover motor

 

Oh yeah it would cuz who doesn't like the sound of an LS wide open?

 

you get over that after a bit


said no one ever

 

while that may be true - Ive spent many of hours researching a diesel swap and consistently reach the conclusion of 300tdi as the only real logical option

Mercedes - to slow
Cummins - rattles apart vehicle
Toyota - requires entire wire harness ecu, instrument cluster and ignition assembly
Isuzu- good luck sourcing one in good shape for under 10k and relocates tcase

all of these options including the 300tdi have the looming 'where would I source parts if on the road far from home' issue.

LS+4l80E+marks trans to tcase adaptor - if my math is correct is actually 1" shorter than stock engine and tranny
tcase location remaining unchanged.

part of the appeal to me for this setup is - no matter where in the us and likely canada - I could blow up a ls or tranny and source a used one easily.

 

I'd change one thing, dump the 4l80e for a 6l80e. During your "hours of research" did you read this thread: GM Gen 4 conversion including LS - Defender Source It now takes days to read.

 

that link isnt working for some reason (nor is the site sorta) but I think that was in FourWheeler mag - not a whole lot of detail - Two-Letter Defender: An LS-Powered Land Rover that goes as good as it looks

yeah the 6l80e is sweet - but also much more $$
its all just a dream at this stage

 

Dirt Everyday got their hands on it for the weekend apparently.. Probably won't be on the show but the host got to romp around in it for a few days

 

oh dam I mispoke - missed this was the R2.8 not the 4bt - from the pics I thought it was the 4bt -
but dam 9k for the engine....
found the build thread
https://www.repowerowners.com/forum/...over-discovery

 

Not a 4bt which is a 3.9l and is only $5k in long block crate style. Have you looked into the International HS 2.8 TGV yet?

 

Yes I have heard of it but I have had a hell of a time finding info on it - pretty much gave up on it as I figured if its that illusive online - finding parts and service support would be nill.
But Im all ears if you got some sources.