Discovery 2 LS Conversion
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stereophile33 (07-01-2019)
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Hey ACE, I wanted to run something by you. I see people putting E-Rod 6.3 LS3 engines in Land Cruisers (Icon4x4). What would be preventing swapping a newer crate engine into the Discovery? Is it a space problem, or a control problem?
I know you've been looking at the most economical options, but I was just curious about possibilities?
I know you've been looking at the most economical options, but I was just curious about possibilities?
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Hey ACE, I wanted to run something by you. I see people putting E-Rod 6.3 LS3 engines in Land Cruisers (Icon4x4). What would be preventing swapping a newer crate engine into the Discovery? Is it a space problem, or a control problem?
I know you've been looking at the most economical options, but I was just curious about possibilities?
I know you've been looking at the most economical options, but I was just curious about possibilities?
To answer your question, a crate E-rod would bolt up and work with the current kit. There are few external differences between the engines we have used and the E-rod. I probably however, would not bolt the E-rod to the 4HP24, just because if you are going that far into a restoration (like an Icon), you might as well go to the 6, 8, or 10 speed. The good news is that we can electrically support that option too.
However, part of the trouble with changing the transmission is the level of complexity. From the progress our beta testers have made, its clear that someone in their home garage can install the current kit. Getting rid of the 4HP24 makes the wiring and install more complex by a significant factor if you want to keep certain factory functionality. While I think competent shops and skilled individuals could install such a system with a different trans, I don’t think as many people would be comfortable doing such a swap in a home garage. I do think there is a market for such swaps and after we get a few more of these first kits out using the 4HP24, we will take another look at more advanced kits and options and perhaps do another prototype build.
Overall, the electrical system is expandable, so if a drivetrain can fit in a Disco 2, then we more than likely can make the gauges, ABS/traction control/hill decent control, A/C, etc work properly with some tinkering. If someone has an idea or is interested in doing some sort of a different build with along those lines, feel free to send a PM or email.
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I too am right at the boarder of Redmond/Woodinville, I'm on 124th in English Hill just above the Shell station off Avondale and .... I'm VERY interested in doing this swap. MY 4.6 blew a headgasket today, or worse maybe a sleeve idk.... *Turns out the sleeve is leaking, motor is done. LS time.
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