Question for the original beta testers and ACE... what happens several years from now when one of the swap kit components fails?
Mostly concerned about the (ACE) box that allows the LS computer to interact with the Rover computer.

On another note I was able to successfully purchase a kit from an original beta tester and I'll be doing my best to record a video of the full installation that others can reference when going through their install.
Has anyone from the original group of beta testers been tapped to lead an effort to keep this swap kit going?
I'm very open to crowd fund this to ensure that all the hard work Ace put in doesn't go to waste and so that the beta testers have a community to support their already swapped trucks.

 

I will be continuing to do swaps on trucks myself. Additionally, after talking with several shops and coming to an understanding, I am planning on selling to certain shops only for the time being. Therefore, a parts shortage should not be a problem.

 

ACE, when are you going to have a kit for the L319/L320/L322 5.0 Rovers? Please tell me some form of good news.

 

Really???!?

 

Really Really. More and more fail due to unexpected premature coolant pipe bursts. There may be a market for an Alternate Conversion for these trucks. Any opinions or comments?

 

I meant my remark in terms of the audacity of asking even more from someone who has invested huge amounts of time, expense, and energy into a project that he then explains he has to scale back on producing and supporting because of its complexities and demands.
These swaps are reaching into very specialised niches for what are already somewhat niche vehicles. The demand for such particular engine swaps is likely to be relatively small, and the returns for the developer even smaller. Doesn't the guy get to take a break?

 

I was thinking of taking this the other direction and use a kit to slap an LS in the 110 lol

 

There will be a demand, but probably too early yet. The 5.0 is a problem according to the Rover dealer techs, but the trucks are too new, too expensive, and many are still under warranty. It is more complicated in terms of electronics, particularly the TCU interface. That will be a complex conversion, and I suspect many years before someone takes these on.

 

The 5.0 isn’t necessarily a problem, I believe it is the most performance oriented engine JLR has put in their line up. However, I also believe the lack of R&D and the ability to destruct the engine after 1 overheating cycle is a problem as well as no internal serviceable parts (bearings pistons rods etc) as per JLR dealer parts. I do have to agree with you Extinct, too new of a truck and electronic complexity but I will add that, I have purchased 2 2011 Rover for the price of a discovery with blown engines (1 completely seized and the other is being rebuilt by yours truly). It is too soon though. Who knows, maybe ace has something up his sleeve. One can only wish right?

 

I would think a ford coyote 5.0 would be a more doable swap.