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Old 08-26-2011 | 06:30 AM
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Question a new project_ installing a 4.0 L V8

hi there,

this is my first visit here, and my brother asked me to do this .

Actually my brother has recently bought a 2002 Freelander 2.5 L V6 .
And he asked me a question, "can I install a 4.0 L V8 into my freelander" ??
I immediately answered him " I DON'T KNOW ". I asked him to wait for some days in order to post a thread in this GREAT, HELPFUL & FANTASTIC forum !!

so the question is :
Can my brother install a 4.0 V8 into his Freelander ?? instead of the weak 2.5 V6 . Will he face problems to install a 4.0 V8 ????

OHHHH I forgot to tell you something else, he told me if he installed a 4.0 L he will install R380 manual gearbox, also LT 230 transfer case, and both of them are from a wrecked 1999 Discovery V8 .

I hope u all reply as soon as possible. I need replies from all experts .
I'm waiting you guys, don't be late ! Because my nervous brother will eat me if you will be late !!!
 

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Old 08-26-2011 | 07:06 AM
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I have brothers like that as well. Best idea is to take the funds required for such a project, and buy a real Disco and fix it up. Then you have two rides, one for flailing the trail, the other for enjoying the other 95% of the roads. Or buy a Defender, if your bro has deep pockets....

And seems like I saw a post somewhere that guys found a supercharger from the 60's that would fit the Disco "what have we done"
 
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Old 08-26-2011 | 02:59 PM
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NO NO NO sir !
I need the answer from you about this question:

*For EXAMPLE_

when I need to install a 4.0 V8 into a 2002 Freelander, will I face a problem to fit the engine ??? that is my question dear ..

I mean does it fit into a Freelander ?? or NOT ? I hope it fits, because if it doesn't fit he will put me instead of his Freelander's spare tire on the 5th door !!
LOL LOL LOL ! so nervous man , and can become angry within fractions of a second !! he is the tallest in my village. when he cuddles his girlfriend she becames like a spoon between his hands .

reply PLZ
 

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Old 08-26-2011 | 06:14 PM
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Yes, it won't fit, too many modifications required to frame and chassis, control systems, etc. Will reduce leg room for tall driver.
 
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Old 08-26-2011 | 08:52 PM
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watch this video please, but don't blame me.

Preowned 2003 Land Rover Freelander Edmonds WA 98026 - YouTube

when I watched it I slapped my face !! believe me

watch the video and give me your opinion .
 
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Old 08-26-2011 | 09:16 PM
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if you really want to try something, put a 3.0 V6 out a ford escape, They use similar transmission assemblies and you might be able to buy it lock stock and barrel and get it to fit.
 
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