Anyone know anything about defender tuning?

[Crafty1980]

Looking to get a defender 90 but just wondering if there's a better model for tuning? 2.4? 2.2? What can you get out of them without a complete engine change?!?

[Turn7]

Engine dependent, and you havnt mentioned which model....

TDI is easy as new intercooler....

[Crafty1980]

I'm looking at 2.4 or 2.2 XS 90s...

[Sarge 4x4]

Pop the question in the Land Rover section.

[powerstroke]

Yes they will self destruct even quicker !!!

[foliedouce]

No personal experience but I'm doing some research myself as I'm about to take delivery of a new Defender. JE Engineering seem to be the defacto choice for hardcore tuning (they do a 5 litre conversion!) and I have also found Tune My Defender who offer more sensible upgrades. Google will get you to both.

[thespannerman]

Hi,
There are multiple companies available for you to use, my recommended one is Twisted Performance in Thirsk, as I know many vehicles that have come out their workshop and now go like the clappers! As far as engines go, I'd get a 2.4 TDCi as there are more parts available thanks to the longer time the engine has been available. Any queries just let me know and I'll be happy to help, I'm a bit of an anorak when it comes to Land Rovers

Dom

[fredd1e]

Lots of info on Defender2.net. I don't recall Twisted being mentioned much on there...
My preference between the 2.4 and the 2.2 would be the 2.4 due to the 2.2 having a DPF , though the good tuners (discussed may times on Def2) can do wonders with the 2.2 as well.

[skyrover]

Cummins 6bt, the best tune-up you can give your land rover