I am considering the purchase of the Toddco 5.0 HO engine for my Disco II. Anyone here tried one the these yet? I've emailed them with questions but don't get a reply. Red flag ???

I've had nothing but bad luck ever since I bought this LR. Seems like you can't trust anyone in the Rover world. I don't know why I don't give up on this beast.... I'm just a really sick individual I guess.... that and I love it but I don't know why.

 

Did your top hat liners not work out? I dont know anything about the toddco 5.0 but, it does sound interesting..

 

Perhaps a phone call - web sites are not always updated with links, etc.

 

I bought a CDL from them, no problems.

 

I've used them before and haven't had any issues. This was just some suspension though, not an entire engine. Your sig says it's been down a year now?? I've had bad luck in the past on cars but the worst it's been was probably when I blew a head gasket on my first car, a BMW 325i, back when I had just turned 16. Sat in the garage for about a month while I followed some online DIY guide word for word. Didn't know a thing about cars back then.

 

The machine shop screwed up my block: bored cylinders off center.

 

wow, what shop was that?

 

there is 4.6 block already sleeved for sale on ebay

 

I am not ready to tarnish their reputation.... yet. I am waiting to see if the block can still be used as a core if larger pistons/sleeves are used. If not I want the M/S to cover the core charge. If they won't then I'll have to decide at that point to trash their name.... or not.

I have been told by several that bumping up to a 5.0 would be a waste of money because of the limited capability of the "Thor" ECU. BUT Toddco has claimed that there is a noticeable gain in hp & torq due to the increased displacement, larger injectors and ported/polished "300" heads.

As far as a waste of money; it isn't because the engines comes complete and ready to bolt in for $6495.00 + shipping. With all the improvements, new parts and completely assembled I'd be money ahead compared to Turner or RPI that cost that much for just a "stripped" long block that is only a 4.0. So $$$$ isn't an argument in the decision. My concern would be with compatibility with the ECU and what problems might pop up; SES/OBD II codes and such.

 

I have considered the ones from Oklahoma on eBay but you only get a "stripped" long block for $5495.00; the Toddco is a complete engine ready to bolt in for $6495.00: a heck of a deal in comparison.