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Old 02-06-2019, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mbrown3039
I assume that's for the non-smog version..? m
We've changed up the design so that the kits are now going to be the same. The GM ECM and harness that you choose and purchase will be the difference.
 
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followed. Getting excited that this is closer and closer to being a reality.
 
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Old 02-08-2019, 12:15 AM
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followed. Getting excited that this is closer and closer to being a reality.
same here!
 
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This is a gamechanger. Glad to see you’re being very methodical and thorough with it. I was days away from pulling the trigger on some top hat liners (my block is already stripped down and waiting a bath) but I think I’m gonna wait and see if you get these kits on the market soon first. I’d buy in for sure.

Can’t find much info on the Gen3 fuel injectors... is the stock LR fuel pump rated high enough to feed the injectors properly? I also don’t think I saw any mention of the coil pack, did you use the stock LR coils?

.....one more question! What’s your plan for when you get these kits online? Do you plan to slowly ramp up production or do you think you’ll have a readily available supply soon after opening the floodgates? I don’t want to wait too long to get an engine back in my Rover so I may or may not just rebuild with top hats instead. Thanks!
 
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Old 02-09-2019, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by PosterNutbag
This is a gamechanger. Glad to see you’re being very methodical and thorough with it. I was days away from pulling the trigger on some top hat liners (my block is already stripped down and waiting a bath) but I think I’m gonna wait and see if you get these kits on the market soon first. I’d buy in for sure.

Can’t find much info on the Gen3 fuel injectors... is the stock LR fuel pump rated high enough to feed the injectors properly? I also don’t think I saw any mention of the coil pack, did you use the stock LR coils?

.....one more question! What’s your plan for when you get these kits online? Do you plan to slowly ramp up production or do you think you’ll have a readily available supply soon after opening the floodgates? I don’t want to wait too long to get an engine back in my Rover so I may or may not just rebuild with top hats instead. Thanks!
Fuel pressure has not been a problem. We’ve done multiple full-throttle pulls monitoring the fuel pressure and it has not been an issue. We are using the stock LS coils. We’re trying to get ahead on production now. Our launch date obviously depends on the feedback of beta testers. We may do a second round of beta testing if necessary. Kits will be sold “For Offroad Use Only” for the time being. We’re currently putting all of our efforts in getting the first sets built, packaged, and sent, so more R&D is on hold for a bit.

 
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Old 02-09-2019, 11:26 AM
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Where are you sitting at MPG wise with these? With the added benefit of running regular gas I'm sure its a big improvement over the Rover 4.6.
 
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Old 02-09-2019, 11:42 AM
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Where are you sitting at MPG wise with these? With the added benefit of running regular gas I'm sure its a big improvement over the Rover 4.6.
Running regular gas saves a lot of money per fill-up (difference is more than 50 cents here). Depending on load, I have seen as high as 18 all-highway miles (via Ultragauge, I'm not sure how accurate this is though). I haven't tested much on my overland rig with the roof rack and tent: I am hoping for 14-15. With the 4.0, I was averaging about 10 with all the drag and weight.
 
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Would there be any possible mod to keep the steering pump from the Ls engine. The pump for the Disco 2 is weak compared to the readily available Ls steering pumps. Also I am wondering if you are taking it orders or have more info when your production will up and running.
 
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Look around post 161 that’s where power steering is brought up
 
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