Replacement LR V8
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DKL

Original Poster:

4,977 posts

252 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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If I wanted a rebuilt turnkey V8 where should I look and what should I expect to pay?
Could I drop in a TVR version or would that just not work without changes?
For a classic RR as my 4.2 may need some work it seems.

mikeh501

800 posts

211 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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RPI or je engineering would be obvious start point, and anything up to 8k for something very breathed on.

Assume yours is an lse given its a 4.2. Probably worth sorting that rather than swopping out given its a model specific engine.

Best idea is to get your engine sorted and have some mild mods done to improve torque, reliability and fuelling. Don't bother chasing Max power bhp numbers. You want great mid range and torque, which the 4.2 is a great start point for given its mods from the factory.

Edited by mikeh501 on Sunday 2nd November 22:27