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Old 07-09-2010, 05:48 PM
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What engines are a good swap for a 95 disco? Is there anything that could drop in with little modification?
 
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Old 07-09-2010, 06:11 PM
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Yeah, a '94 3.9.
 
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Old 07-09-2010, 09:13 PM
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how mechanically inclined are you?
 
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The 4.2 used in the Range Rover Classic is a easy swap and produces a lot more power.
 
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Old 07-10-2010, 07:24 AM
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300Tdi and an R380
Not a drop in, but not crazy either as all parts are off-the-shelf.
 
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http://www.eastcoastrover.com/RoverV8.html
 
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They do have a distributor 4.6 as well..
 
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Originally Posted by Backpoints
What engines are a good swap for a 95 disco? Is there anything that could drop in with little modification?
Did you ever do a swap? I have 98 that needs a new engine and I'm trying to decide what to do.
 
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:20 PM
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I have a low compression 3.9L out of a 1990 Range Rover in mine...I don't know the reasoning behind the low compression 3.9L though...my friend, a Rover expert, calls them a 'high mileage' engine.

I saw someone mention the 4.2L, and that started all sorts of crazy ideas in my head LOL!
 
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ECR does not handle Discovery's.
 
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