L**d R***r bodied T2

lacroupade · 03-02-2011, 15:31

I've often thought it would be great to stick a T2 engine into a L**d R***r but possibly even easier just to rebody the T2 chassis with a LR.....I wonder what difference the 3" or so in extra wheelbase would make...could you hide it or cut something out?

03-02-2011, 15:35

i nearly bought a disco with a straight six 3.2 trol engine in it overheated quickly though they swapped it out for isuzu 2.8td before i could get the conversion plate theyd weighed enginge in!

Adz · 03-02-2011, 19:56

I want a engine-less defender 90 to put put the running gear off dirty frog in

In My Opinion

The best 4x4 chassis & the best diesel lump

Go for it

Ya might have to loose or gain a few inchs on the chassis but thats not a hard job

lacroupade · 03-02-2011, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adz

I want a engine-less defender 90 to put put the running gear off dirty frog in

In My Opinion

The best 4x4 chassis & the best diesel lump

Go for it

Ya might have to loose or gain a few inchs on the chassis but thats not a hard job

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

Adz · 03-02-2011, 21:50

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

Both right from different angles

I got carried away on what i would like to do

I think the 90 / 110 chassis has a bit more of a lift front & rear for the body clearing wheel articulation

They seem to have more of an angle than others all bar pick-ups

Anyway

back on topic

Are you thinking serious about doing it or just pondering

I'm guessing you want the room & comfort from the disco

lacroupade · 03-02-2011, 21:55

Pondering - yes.

Disco? Who mentioned that gaybarge?

Adz · 03-02-2011, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Pondering - yes.

Disco? Who mentioned that gaybarge?

Just a guess

briggie · 03-02-2011, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Pondering - yes.

Disco? Who mentioned that gaybarge?

my beloved sheila likes her 200 series tdi auto disco

Adz · 03-02-2011, 21:59

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Originally Posted by briggie

my beloved sheila likes her 200 series tdi auto disco

Decent engine

Let down by the metal work around it

03-02-2011, 22:08

all you gota remember about a rover land is where there built " birmingham" and then think friday afternoon ! roll on india build quality will come on leaps an bounds lol!

tezzer · 03-02-2011, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

i beg to differ paul, a td5 would piss all over a t2 all day long, and more mpg, anyone want a race

lacroupade · 03-02-2011, 22:28

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Originally Posted by tezzer

i beg to differ paul, a td5 would piss all over a t2 all day long, and more mpg, anyone want a race

We were talking Land Rovers Terence, not GayBarges which still drive like a frickin boat.....I bet I could outdo one any day...

Adz · 03-02-2011, 22:30

A TD5 NOT 200 or 300 will pi55 all over us

Fact

tezzer · 03-02-2011, 22:33

there is no way a t2 will beat a td5 in a race, i have had two t2's and yes they are quick, but not as quick as my td5, i admit the 200-300 wont stay with a t2 but the td5 is another animal mate, my missus hated the earlier l/r's we had but this one, well she wants to take it out and give it a good thrashing, she cant believe the difference, i wouldn't mind a thrashing now and again lol. se you at brands hatch

tezzer · 03-02-2011, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

We were talking Land Rovers Terence, not GayBarges which still drive like a frickin boat.....I bet I could outdo one any day...

t2= hair dressers motor,

03-02-2011, 15:31	#1
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Ld R*r bodied T2 I've often thought it would be great to stick a T2 engine into a Ld R*r but possibly even easier just to rebody the T2 chassis with a LR.....I wonder what difference the 3" or so in extra wheelbase would make...could you hide it or cut something out?

03-02-2011, 15:35	#2
jace Guest Posts: n/a	i nearly bought a disco with a straight six 3.2 trol engine in it overheated quickly though they swapped it out for isuzu 2.8td before i could get the conversion plate theyd weighed enginge in!

03-02-2011, 19:56	#3
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	I want a engine-less defender 90 to put put the running gear off dirty frog in In My Opinion The best 4x4 chassis & the best diesel lump Go for it Ya might have to loose or gain a few inchs on the chassis but thats not a hard job

03-02-2011, 21:55	#6
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Pondering - yes. Disco? Who mentioned that gaybarge?

03-02-2011, 22:08	#10
jace Guest Posts: n/a	all you gota remember about a rover land is where there built " birmingham" and then think friday afternoon ! roll on india build quality will come on leaps an bounds lol!

03-02-2011, 22:30	#13
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	A TD5 NOT 200 or 300 will pi55 all over us Fact

03-02-2011, 22:33	#14
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	there is no way a t2 will beat a td5 in a race, i have had two t2's and yes they are quick, but not as quick as my td5, i admit the 200-300 wont stay with a t2 but the td5 is another animal mate, my missus hated the earlier l/r's we had but this one, well she wants to take it out and give it a good thrashing, she cant believe the difference, i wouldn't mind a thrashing now and again lol. se you at brands hatch