Need more Horse Power
#1
Need more Horse Power
Hello lads,
I have a 1999 Discovery Series 1, with a 4.0 Litre gas V-8, auto transmission.
Even though the engine & the whole truck is in perfect condition, I still feel that it's underpowered.
I pull a 3000 lb. camping trailer around in the summer and the Rover just doesn't like it too much.
I notice that my clutch fan engages often while going up long inclines and she slows down quite a bit.
Is there an easier way to get more power than dropping in a whole new engine?
I would appreciate any comments on add-ons, engine swaps etc.
Cheers,
Tony
I have a 1999 Discovery Series 1, with a 4.0 Litre gas V-8, auto transmission.
Even though the engine & the whole truck is in perfect condition, I still feel that it's underpowered.
I pull a 3000 lb. camping trailer around in the summer and the Rover just doesn't like it too much.
I notice that my clutch fan engages often while going up long inclines and she slows down quite a bit.
Is there an easier way to get more power than dropping in a whole new engine?
I would appreciate any comments on add-ons, engine swaps etc.
Cheers,
Tony
#2
#5
http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/laroen.html
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
#6
http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/laroen.html
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
#7
http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/laroen.html
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
If I had twice what my rovers worth I'd buy that. Could convert to electric cooling fans, might free up a few ponies
#9
Make sure that you run the transmission is 3rd gear espcially when going up hill.
These trucks are underpowered bottom line.
However if you use full synthetics in EVERYTHING that will free up a few ponies.
I dont know how fast you are going but slowing down even 5mph will give you more room to play with.
I have found that 65 is a good speed to keep the engine in its power band without over working it.
These trucks are underpowered bottom line.
However if you use full synthetics in EVERYTHING that will free up a few ponies.
I dont know how fast you are going but slowing down even 5mph will give you more room to play with.
I have found that 65 is a good speed to keep the engine in its power band without over working it.