Yeah these Mercedes diesels are some of the best choices for the DIY swaps. The 617 is even more common and can also make big Power.
Ashcroft also offers a bolt on CDL solution that could address issues with moving the Tcase back or forward
That is not an Ashcroft part. It is simply the genuine Land Rover part for the Disco 2.
Didn't say it was, just said they offered it.
The point of the information was to let you understand that there are alternate sources such as a junk yard.
In terms of transmission options, I currently have an adapter to bolt a 6L80 or 6L90 behind a 606, which sets you up to run Nick's LT230 adapter. The motor seems like an awesome option and the potential for power is impressive. Not to mention the ability to go full mechanical with a 603 pump and keep things simple.
-Ash
Eye opener. Low smoke kit shipped to the US is right around our installed price for the 2.8 with a new tcase thrown in, turn key.
Didn't realize Cummins swaps where coming in that low, honestly haven't been able to ascertain price in all the muck.
I saw this but it obviously doesn't address things like engine mounts or cooling system. Neither of which are insurmountable but obviously for a DIY require additional leg work which is just time on time in most cases. Also engine pictured is on a LHD truck, not sure what the RHD configuration looks like.Cummins R2.8 Land Rover Defender 300 TDI adapter kit
Engine and Adapter - Cummins R2.8 Crate engine & Land Rover R380 Adapter Kit (300TDI)quickdrawbrand.com
That video is impressive but seems like that 90 is ending up being more of a street machine (visually plus the crossover pipe hanging pretty low and in the middle of the frame). Nothing wrong with that especially with how fun it looks like he has driving it.
Not that it matters but altering the 2.8ISF voids your warranty and most articles I have read advise against huge power on these engines (estimates conclude any more than 200Bhp would be a detriment and common rail doesn't allow for the type of fueling upgrades associated with mechanical diesels).Its not really a comparison IMO (which is mine remember). You have a 161HP cummins 4cyl vs a 200HP high revving 6cyl capable of well over 250 with mechanical modifications and parts availability.
Not that it matters but altering the 2.8ISF voids your warranty and most articles I have read advise against huge power on these engines (estimates conclude any more than 200Bhp would be a detriment and common rail doesn't allow for the type of fueling upgrades associated with mechanical diesels).
Again these aren't comparable power plants really, its like comparing a TDCI 2.4 to a 6bt. The 2.4 TDCI can put out 210 Hp with some serious tuning. However that 6bt will throw 350HP with a few hand tools and an afternoon (and a ton of coal mind you).
I did this write up just to include a small displacement 6cyl diesel in the mix. If someone bought the trans adapter (OM606 to R380) for $1000, the rear sump kit for another $700, a mechanical IP from DPUK for $1200 and an OM606 engine (for example this complete car for $3900) and a R380 ($1500) they would have a mechanical setup close to the quickdraw kit ($8300 vs $7800). The difference being the OM606 kit puts out 275BHP vs 161HP.
Its just food for thought and I am hopeful it inspires creativity. Isn't that why we are all here?