Defender 90 - 6.0l LS V8 and 6l80 conversion.
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Psimpson7 said:
That sounds incredibleThe Marks one requires the transfer to move which wasn't an option for me
This adapter is made by Nick Markiw at Rover-works.com
Easiest contact is probably via his profile here:
http://www.defendersource.com/forum/f6/gm-gen-4-co...
This adapter is made by Nick Markiw at Rover-works.com
Easiest contact is probably via his profile here:
http://www.defendersource.com/forum/f6/gm-gen-4-co...
Bit more of an update.
I have sorted the electrical issue I had. I had accidentally connected the IGN power feed for the loom/ecu etc to the accessories terminal on the key.
When the ignition was turned on power got to the pump to prime etc (as both IGN and ACC are live) but it dropped as soon as it was turned to start as the accessories power is killed during starting so it turned over but had no fuel supply or spark
Swapping the feed to the IGN terminal on the key as opposed to the ACC terminal has resolved that and the fact that the start inhibit didn't seem to work.
That now all works perfectly.
I have all the gauges working correctly, including the canbus water temp (tested it by heating the sensor in hot water aswell) and canbus oil pressure gauges. Had about 50psi on start up from memory.
I haven't got the canbus voltmeter connected yet (mainly as I am not sure where to put it!), but it is charging correctly when i multimetered the battery terminals
I have an issue with the throttle where it doesn't work.
The loom is set for the corvette pinout in the connector but the Lokar pedal and loom tail/connector appears to be either camaro or truck configuration.
It looks like one of the 5v supplies and I assume corresponding low is switched around.
I have removed the short loom between the pedal and the main loom and will switch those 2 terminal pins.
I have a couple of pics I will upload when my Photobucket starts working again....
I have sorted the electrical issue I had. I had accidentally connected the IGN power feed for the loom/ecu etc to the accessories terminal on the key.
When the ignition was turned on power got to the pump to prime etc (as both IGN and ACC are live) but it dropped as soon as it was turned to start as the accessories power is killed during starting so it turned over but had no fuel supply or spark
Swapping the feed to the IGN terminal on the key as opposed to the ACC terminal has resolved that and the fact that the start inhibit didn't seem to work.
That now all works perfectly.
I have all the gauges working correctly, including the canbus water temp (tested it by heating the sensor in hot water aswell) and canbus oil pressure gauges. Had about 50psi on start up from memory.
I haven't got the canbus voltmeter connected yet (mainly as I am not sure where to put it!), but it is charging correctly when i multimetered the battery terminals
I have an issue with the throttle where it doesn't work.
The loom is set for the corvette pinout in the connector but the Lokar pedal and loom tail/connector appears to be either camaro or truck configuration.
It looks like one of the 5v supplies and I assume corresponding low is switched around.
I have removed the short loom between the pedal and the main loom and will switch those 2 terminal pins.
I have a couple of pics I will upload when my Photobucket starts working again....
Just a small update,
My rewired throttle works perfectly
This was my wiring diagram!
I ended up having to make a special tool out of a split pin and had to hold the tool in a bench vice to be able to push the pins out.
I also quickly tested the auto functions. All seem to work perfectly along with the gear indicator. In manual mode I can shift it from 1st-6th with the corresponding correct display on the indicator.
Only thing left is the exhaust. I have spoken to a couple of places and will try and get the car down to one asap
My rewired throttle works perfectly
This was my wiring diagram!
I ended up having to make a special tool out of a split pin and had to hold the tool in a bench vice to be able to push the pins out.
I also quickly tested the auto functions. All seem to work perfectly along with the gear indicator. In manual mode I can shift it from 1st-6th with the corresponding correct display on the indicator.
Only thing left is the exhaust. I have spoken to a couple of places and will try and get the car down to one asap
Exhaust is done. I had it collected by a truck to get it home but have since done a couple of k's in it.
I've also done the fluid level in the 6l80 now I can get it warm. All up I think it has taken 11.5litres
Will try and get a video of it once I have done a few short trips, and checked over everything that could possibly leak!
Few pics of the Exhaust below.
I've also done the fluid level in the 6l80 now I can get it warm. All up I think it has taken 11.5litres
Will try and get a video of it once I have done a few short trips, and checked over everything that could possibly leak!
Few pics of the Exhaust below.
Quick video from the drive. Will get some proper clips over the weekend. I have done a few more K's in it now, and I can say it is comedy fast.
I tried my phone and SLR to get a decent recording of the sound but neither were very good really. This is from my phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDiFtRGvDog
Need to fix my mud flap too!
It has a built in 0-60 and 1/4 mile timer in the speedo... I may see what it will do for the 0-60 at some stage.
I tried my phone and SLR to get a decent recording of the sound but neither were very good really. This is from my phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDiFtRGvDog
Need to fix my mud flap too!
It has a built in 0-60 and 1/4 mile timer in the speedo... I may see what it will do for the 0-60 at some stage.
Done a few more K's in this and sorted a couple of minor issues.
Had a slight leak from the rear of the sump. Re-torquing the bolts sorted that.
Slight squeak from one of the pulleys on the front of the engine, which appears to be the belt on the water pump. Spraying a little water on it stopped it. I will clean up and lightly sand the pulley to see if it sorts it.
It is incredibly tractable to drive. It shifts into 6th by 50kmh and will happily pull from there on a light throttle. (about 1500rpm) Its so smooth compared to the TD5/manual it had previously, and even when compared to our 2014 Defender. Mind you the TD5 was actually smoother than that in all honesty. If you just want to bumble about its totally happy doing so. It feels really lazy if you let it.
However, for what it is, its ferociously quick on anymore than half throttle, especially past about 4000rpm. It feels well into the sub 6 second range to 60mph.
Had a slight leak from the rear of the sump. Re-torquing the bolts sorted that.
Slight squeak from one of the pulleys on the front of the engine, which appears to be the belt on the water pump. Spraying a little water on it stopped it. I will clean up and lightly sand the pulley to see if it sorts it.
It is incredibly tractable to drive. It shifts into 6th by 50kmh and will happily pull from there on a light throttle. (about 1500rpm) Its so smooth compared to the TD5/manual it had previously, and even when compared to our 2014 Defender. Mind you the TD5 was actually smoother than that in all honesty. If you just want to bumble about its totally happy doing so. It feels really lazy if you let it.
However, for what it is, its ferociously quick on anymore than half throttle, especially past about 4000rpm. It feels well into the sub 6 second range to 60mph.
Bit of an update on this as its been a few months. The only issue I have had is that on long runs and when offroading at low speed is it gets a little warmer than I would like.
As such I am in process of fitting this.
I have had to make a few changes to a couple of other areas to get this in, including the brace between the front tube wings. I have removed this and the bonnet slam panel and have fitted some press to release catches. This gains me a fair bit of space at the front.
I also bought a swiveling thermostat housing, but predictably the stock thermostat doesn't fit. It would have been nice if they could have added a note along the lines of 'requires the use of xyz thermostat' but they didn't. I have now ordered one to fit which is a high flow 160f (71c) but it hasnt arrived yet. This allows me to line up the bottom hose to suit the new radiator more neatly.
As such I am in process of fitting this.
I have had to make a few changes to a couple of other areas to get this in, including the brace between the front tube wings. I have removed this and the bonnet slam panel and have fitted some press to release catches. This gains me a fair bit of space at the front.
I also bought a swiveling thermostat housing, but predictably the stock thermostat doesn't fit. It would have been nice if they could have added a note along the lines of 'requires the use of xyz thermostat' but they didn't. I have now ordered one to fit which is a high flow 160f (71c) but it hasnt arrived yet. This allows me to line up the bottom hose to suit the new radiator more neatly.
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