Discovery 2 LS Conversion
#232
01-25-2019, 09:30 AM
#234
01-25-2019, 03:12 PM
My advice to the kit builder: do what’s easiest for you to get to market ASAP. Better to get to market ASAP with a minimally viable product than it is to try to please everyone right off the bat.
Such an exciting product.
#235
01-25-2019, 04:17 PM
One of the great things about this swap is that the LS gives you flexibility. I think long term we will see a bit of variation between builds, to reflect the individual taste of the owner. We may introduce waterproof boxes up against the firewall as an option in the future. For the next build we will put the ECM in the jack location.
Last edited by ACEngineer; 01-25-2019 at 04:19 PM. Reason: Extra info
#236
01-25-2019, 05:42 PM
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#237
01-25-2019, 07:16 PM
I've thought about this, but unfortunately the trunkline of wires would be difficult and obtrusive.
So, here's the solution that seems the most viable at this point. The spot for the jack right behind the battery is a good alternative that is free and doesn't require much modification. The ECM fits well and it is out of the elements. The GM harness does not have to be modified for length and no major trunkline is required. That should solve most cases if people do not want to lose the glovebox.
One of the great things about this swap is that the LS gives you flexibility. I think long term we will see a bit of variation between builds, to reflect the individual taste of the owner. We may introduce waterproof boxes up against the firewall as an option in the future. For the next build we will put the ECM in the jack location.
So, here's the solution that seems the most viable at this point. The spot for the jack right behind the battery is a good alternative that is free and doesn't require much modification. The ECM fits well and it is out of the elements. The GM harness does not have to be modified for length and no major trunkline is required. That should solve most cases if people do not want to lose the glovebox.
One of the great things about this swap is that the LS gives you flexibility. I think long term we will see a bit of variation between builds, to reflect the individual taste of the owner. We may introduce waterproof boxes up against the firewall as an option in the future. For the next build we will put the ECM in the jack location.
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#238
01-25-2019, 10:22 PM
Recovery Vehicle
The spot for the jack right behind the battery is a good alternative that is free and doesn't require much modification. The ECM fits well and it is out of the elements. The GM harness does not have to be modified for length and no major trunkline is required. That should solve most cases if people do not want to lose the glovebox.
One of the great things about this swap is that the LS gives you flexibility. I think long term we will see a bit of variation between builds, to reflect the individual taste of the owner. We may introduce waterproof boxes up against the firewall as an option in the future. For the next build we will put the ECM in the jack location.
One of the great things about this swap is that the LS gives you flexibility. I think long term we will see a bit of variation between builds, to reflect the individual taste of the owner. We may introduce waterproof boxes up against the firewall as an option in the future. For the next build we will put the ECM in the jack location.
I believe that this is the ECU location on the TD5 D2s so it should work just fine.
#239
01-26-2019, 01:41 PM
#240
01-30-2019, 11:11 AM
Found this LM7 swapped Land Cruiser on Reddit today. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Didn't expect to see this swap on a vehicle known for it's reliability. I guess the transmissions on these aren't as robust as the ones in the 03-04 discos.
https://www.reddit.com/r/projectcar/...go_and_now_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/projectcar/...go_and_now_to/