Hello from a rather miserable south Wales - Page 2

makeitfit · 16-01-2017, 23:31

I'm quite tuned up on the 2.7 but 200 bhp is a big ask, and yes arm and leg. The 3.0 would get to around 170 ish I believe with a good remap. IF you can find a live remap chap who'll do it on a rolling road you could get more. Basics like blank off egr and oil catch can, followed by a decent exhaust with free flow air filter will pay dividends ofcourse

Banshee · 17-01-2017, 09:51

Welcome mate

Having just brought a 3 litre on behalf of my Grandad to replace his knackered BMW, I'd say leave it standard. You may be surprised at the power it has out of the box, plus if you drive it around for a while first, if you do end up with a remap then you'll appreciate it more as you'll have already had a chance to get used to it and should feel the power increase

You can mod these motors silly and they just get better and better but as mentioned, they 'aint half bad out the factory and unless you are doing some serious off roading then leave it be and enjoy. The only thing I'd recommend for certain is swapping road tyres for some AT's (or Muds if you are so inclined) then if you do have need to venture onto the slippy stuff for work or leisure you won't look like a plum with all 4 wheels spinning

Stick around and if you find any online that you like the look of, slap the links up and we can offer our expert eyes, there's a few rogues out there at the minute and a few nasty examples on eBay and Autotrader so tread with caution

Blocky10 · 17-01-2017, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Welcome mate

Having just brought a 3 litre on behalf of my Grandad to replace his knackered BMW, I'd say leave it standard. You may be surprised at the power it has out of the box, plus if you drive it around for a while first, if you do end up with a remap then you'll appreciate it more as you'll have already had a chance to get used to it and should feel the power increase

You can mod these motors silly and they just get better and better but as mentioned, they 'aint half bad out the factory and unless you are doing some serious off roading then leave it be and enjoy. The only thing I'd recommend for certain is swapping road tyres for some AT's (or Muds if you are so inclined) then if you do have need to venture onto the slippy stuff for work or leisure you won't look like a plum with all 4 wheels spinning

Stick around and if you find any online that you like the look of, slap the links up and we can offer our expert eyes, there's a few rogues out there at the minute and a few nasty examples on eBay and Autotrader so tread with caution

Good advice

Just for info. Autos towing weight is only 2tn where as an identical truck in manual is 2.8tn(?)

johnb5177 · 17-01-2017, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Welcome mate

Having just brought a 3 litre on behalf of my Grandad to replace his knackered BMW, I'd say leave it standard. You may be surprised at the power it has out of the box, plus if you drive it around for a while first, if you do end up with a remap then you'll appreciate it more as you'll have already had a chance to get used to it and should feel the power increase

You can mod these motors silly and they just get better and better but as mentioned, they 'aint half bad out the factory and unless you are doing some serious off roading then leave it be and enjoy. The only thing I'd recommend for certain is swapping road tyres for some AT's (or Muds if you are so inclined) then if you do have need to venture onto the slippy stuff for work or leisure you won't look like a plum with all 4 wheels spinning

Stick around and if you find any online that you like the look of, slap the links up and we can offer our expert eyes, there's a few rogues out there at the minute and a few nasty examples on eBay and Autotrader so tread with caution

I can't help but agree with Banshee on this one. I have a LWB 3.0ltr auto box, running on Hankook Dynapro ATM's. It is a powerful machine out of the box trust me, I had a reasonable 300tdi Disco previously, and this T2 knocks it into a cocked hat. It pulls over very big trees for a good part of its working life, and has not failed to succeed and impress. It tows large trailerloads of firewood, and skids out stems as well......it ain't no Timberjack to be sure, but it does for me...

Run one for a while as Banshee says, I think, like other 3.0 ltr owners, you will also be impressed......

Chainsawj · 17-01-2017, 20:09

Cheers for all the info and help guys definitely going to pick 1 up just got to keep looking for the right truck really staring to upset me now going around it the wifes car will keep you all posted

Cheers

Chainsawj · 18-01-2017, 21:49

Right then looked at more or less every truck in my area and can't find 1 with 3 3 point middle row seats how difficult would it be to fit them can't find an image on Google or anything related to it. this is a deal breaker for me has I have 5 little uns and really need a truck as I'm losing work as the P.O.S PEUGEOT I bought (feel dirty jut saying the name) hasn't got the power to pull the skin off a sausage help please

solarman216 · 18-01-2017, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Chainsawj

Right then looked at more or less every truck in my area and can't find 1 with 3 3 point middle row seats how difficult would it be to fit them

Not really possible as the mount is a streangthened part of the roof during construction, even if you could match it you would need to get it tested by VOSA, Rick

Chainsawj · 20-01-2017, 22:00

Well took a 70 year old who's crazier than a bag of burning cats to solve my problem

My mum today come up with the idea of getting a child seat that works off a lap belt wtf nearly 20 years of me being a technician why didn't it think of that bet u if u asked my mum how many wheels a car has the reply would be what's a wheel :-/

17-01-2017, 09:51	#17
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Welcome mate Having just brought a 3 litre on behalf of my Grandad to replace his knackered BMW, I'd say leave it standard. You may be surprised at the power it has out of the box, plus if you drive it around for a while first, if you do end up with a remap then you'll appreciate it more as you'll have already had a chance to get used to it and should feel the power increase You can mod these motors silly and they just get better and better but as mentioned, they 'aint half bad out the factory and unless you are doing some serious off roading then leave it be and enjoy. The only thing I'd recommend for certain is swapping road tyres for some AT's (or Muds if you are so inclined) then if you do have need to venture onto the slippy stuff for work or leisure you won't look like a plum with all 4 wheels spinning Stick around and if you find any online that you like the look of, slap the links up and we can offer our expert eyes, there's a few rogues out there at the minute and a few nasty examples on eBay and Autotrader so tread with caution __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

18-01-2017, 21:49	#21
Chainsawj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Landrover discovery Posts: 9	Seat belts Right then looked at more or less every truck in my area and can't find 1 with 3 3 point middle row seats how difficult would it be to fit them can't find an image on Google or anything related to it. this is a deal breaker for me has I have 5 little uns and really need a truck as I'm losing work as the P.O.S PEUGEOT I bought (feel dirty jut saying the name) hasn't got the power to pull the skin off a sausage help please

20-01-2017, 22:00	#23
Chainsawj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Landrover discovery Posts: 9	Seat belts Well took a 70 year old who's crazier than a bag of burning cats to solve my problem My mum today come up with the idea of getting a child seat that works off a lap belt wtf nearly 20 years of me being a technician why didn't it think of that bet u if u asked my mum how many wheels a car has the reply would be what's a wheel :-/

16-01-2017, 23:31	#16
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'm quite tuned up on the 2.7 but 200 bhp is a big ask, and yes arm and leg. The 3.0 would get to around 170 ish I believe with a good remap. IF you can find a live remap chap who'll do it on a rolling road you could get more. Basics like blank off egr and oil catch can, followed by a decent exhaust with free flow air filter will pay dividends ofcourse

17-01-2017, 20:09	#20
Chainsawj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Landrover discovery Posts: 9	Cheers for all the info and help guys definitely going to pick 1 up just got to keep looking for the right truck really staring to upset me now going around it the wifes car will keep you all posted Cheers