Does anyone know if someone could swap out the factory 4.6, and drop in a Ford 300 I-6? I am thinking that the 300 would be a torque monster in the land rover, and they run forever, and are bulletproof, IF it would fit into the engine bay due to its increased length. I thought that would give the option of a 5-speed, or E4od auto. Anyone with MUCH more expertise on the subject have an opinion to offer?

 

Height is going to be your real problem I bet.

 

The 300 is a good engine, but I think putting it into a Disco would be difficult. First, as Army said, the height would become a problem. Second, the 300 is longer, the clearance with the radiator, fan, accessory drive, etc. would be a problem. An electric fan setup would be needed.

We looked at a lot of engine options before deciding to go with LS 5.3 swap. It was the best power per dollar upgrade, with great aftermarket support. No engine swap with these trucks is easy, especially if you want the electrical to continue working at the end.

 

Awesome. Thanks for the info. I'll try to do some research, and see if I can find some good info on the dimensions of the 300, and the engine bay. My first thought was a 289, or 302, seems like those might be an easier option. If so, I guess a 351 would also be able to fit. Just curious at this point, but as my disco is running really well actually, but at some point in the future, I may be looking to do a swap, since I have no intentions on getting rid of it.

 

So I was able to find these dimensions, but I could not find the dimensions of the engine bay. Anyone happen to have those dimensions handy?

 

Go measure and find out!

 

 

Lol, because I am 33 years old, and until I bought this Land Rover, I have never owned anything other than a Ford, which Ford owned Land Rover when this Disco was made. I have no interest in a GM motor, and would get flak for the rest of my life from my Dad, who has never bought anything other than a Ford ( he was given a Toyota Starlet when I was about 10)... Just personal preference is all. And the 4.6 is a Bosch (BMW) motor. The 3.9/4.0 Gems motor was the Buick design, I believe. I am not sure how similar the two motors are though.

 

Same motors both are Buick design. BMW motor was the 4.4 used in the L322 Range Rover 2003-2005.