LS Conversions Discovery 2- houston
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Can anyone recommend a shop that does a lot of engine conversions for Discovery 2's? A 5.3L Vortec motor was recommended but the gentleman is out of state and I would prefer to have it done locally. This is is the planning stages and I am looking into the options and costs. Thank you.
David
David
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Can anyone recommend a shop that does a lot of engine conversions for Discovery 2's? A 5.3L Vortec motor was recommended but the gentleman is out of state and I would prefer to have it done locally. This is is the planning stages and I am looking into the options and costs. Thank you.
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ACE never stopped selling to shops. They stopped selling to individual people for a while, but has been back at that for probably over a year now.
I'd say significantly better engine reliability, a lot more power, better fuel economy, and parts availability in that order.
I'd say significantly better engine reliability, a lot more power, better fuel economy, and parts availability in that order.
but I’m assuming it’s not cheap I looked into this before. Your looking at close to 8 k and your getting a used LS with who know how many km.
power means nothing to me personally in my disco
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With a stock Disco, not a ton of need for extra power over a 4.6. But power is really nice for cruising in the Disco once you load it up with offroad gear.
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ACE never stopped selling to shops. They stopped selling to individual people for a while, but has been back at that for probably over a year now.
I'd say significantly better engine reliability, a lot more power, better fuel economy, and parts availability in that order.
I'd say significantly better engine reliability, a lot more power, better fuel economy, and parts availability in that order.
Remember, all men lie about two things - gas mileage and...
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My gas mileage went up. Before with the 4.0, I would struggle to get 11-12 mpg even on premium because my truck is so heavy with bumpers, roof rack, etc. I had to really work the engine especially in the mountains, etc. With the 5.3, it improved to about 14.5-15 on regular. But then I added a bunch more weight and wind resistance with new rocksliders, steering guard, etc, so its come back down a bit from there. I also know I drive faster with the 5.3, so there’s that too.
Hard to consistently say how much it would be on a specific truck given driving style, tire size, weight, and airflow-reducing mods, but I'd say that mpg will improve some.
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Haha, that made me laugh.
My gas mileage went up. Before with the 4.0, I would struggle to get 11-12 mpg even on premium because my truck is so heavy with bumpers, roof rack, etc. I had to really work the engine especially in the mountains, etc. With the 5.3, it improved to about 14.5-15 on regular. But then I added a bunch more weight and wind resistance with new rocksliders, steering guard, etc, so its come back down a bit from there. I also know I drive faster with the 5.3, so there’s that too.
Hard to consistently say how much it would be on a specific truck given driving style, tire size, weight, and airflow-reducing mods, but I'd say that mpg will improve some.
My gas mileage went up. Before with the 4.0, I would struggle to get 11-12 mpg even on premium because my truck is so heavy with bumpers, roof rack, etc. I had to really work the engine especially in the mountains, etc. With the 5.3, it improved to about 14.5-15 on regular. But then I added a bunch more weight and wind resistance with new rocksliders, steering guard, etc, so its come back down a bit from there. I also know I drive faster with the 5.3, so there’s that too.
Hard to consistently say how much it would be on a specific truck given driving style, tire size, weight, and airflow-reducing mods, but I'd say that mpg will improve some.