Help, Engine conv' info needed. M3 Evo into a Range Rover.

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Help!

I'm looking into fitting a 3.2 Evo motor into my Range Rover Classic.

I've been told that the S50B52 (3.2 Evo?) unit is a direct replacement for the M52 2.8i unit.

The M52 was fitted into Land Rover Defenders in South Africa but i'm struggling to find the info i need. I'm rather hoping that the Beemer crowd on here might be able to help me.

The M51 diesel was fitted to a manual gearbox (same g/box as i'm currently running) in the 2nd Gen RR.

My thinking is that if an M52 will fit where an M51 was then maybe the Evo unit will fit there too.

That way i can use all existing parts and not have to have gearboxes specially made or go shipping in bits from South Africa.

Your help guys as always is appreciated.

[roofer]

Strange combo for a 2 ton barge

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Didn't mention that the car is used for Rallying.

It's current stock 3.9 V8 spends most of its time at 4500-5000 rpm and doesn't comply with MSA Stage Rally rules.

Plus I get another 100+ horsepower.

Oh and it's approx 400kgs lighter than standard too.