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12th May 2016, 08:50 PM
#21
Yes the Jeep engine does sound pretty good...
Here are some stats:
Configuration: 60 degree V-6
Head/Block Material: Aluminum cylinder head, Compacted Graphite Iron engine block
Displacement: 3.0 liters, 182 cubic inches
Compression Ratio: 15.5 : 1
Bore: 3.27 inches
Stroke: 3.60 inches
Valvetrain: 24 valve, dual overhead cam
Injection: 29,000 psi common rail
Aspiration: Intercooled, water cooled variable geometry turbocharger (VGT)
Oil Capacity: 10.5 quarts with filter
Horsepower: 240hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
180 kW sounds very nice but I am sure that I would be spending a few more dollars on it than a Terror wreck.
Are these engines imported like the chev engines are?
'05 ST-S with a nice tint and LOTS more to come...
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12th May 2016 08:50 PM
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12th May 2016, 08:53 PM
#22
MB, I know what you mean about paperwork tricky... I am quite sure that it will take a lot of 'fiddling' to get this through ADR, but thye biggest plus is that thecapacity is below that of the vehicle it is going into... should make it easier...
'05 ST-S with a nice tint and LOTS more to come...
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12th May 2016, 08:55 PM
#23
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
Biskit
I've read that this same engine has been used in other vehicles, I haven't heard too many people complain about their discos (apart from the fact that theyre landies in disguise) and Ive seen plenty of X5's get up and go...
Yes the patrol may be 400 kg heavier than a Terror, but then, it put out a few more kW than the standard gu donk too and the extra torque is worth some praise...
The way that I look at at it, if the engine doesn't have the same grenade properties as the ZD and you can tune them a bit to make them better, isnt a more reliable, more powerful engine something worth considering?
If not, what other V configuration diesels are out there to use (apart from the Toyota 200 series donk?)
Apologies, they didnt use this engine on the X5, the X5 was a straight 6, and from 2006 was bi-turbo, so no wonder it got up and boogied.
My old boss used to have a Disco 3 TD and trust me, it was a slug (still quicker than my GQ lol), but then again, they are heavier than a GU. But in saying that, I've also not read many complaints about the engine.
Good luck with the research and I hope you put up some info as you find it.
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12th May 2016, 09:01 PM
#24
Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
Clunk
My old boss used to have a Disco 3 TD and trust me, it was a slug (still quicker than my GQ lol), but then again, they are heavier than a GU. But in saying that, I've also not read many complaints about the engine.
Serious? I have a mate once owned a disco and had no end of trouble. Never-ending mechanical troubles and ended up with bottom end busted. Discos have a worse reputation for reliability than the ZD30 in my circles. Am I mixing something up here?
What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal??
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12th May 2016, 09:04 PM
#25
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
Plasnart
Serious? I have a mate once owned a disco and had no end of trouble. Never-ending mechanical troubles and ended up with bottom end busted. Discos have a worse reputation for reliability than the ZD30 in my circles. Am I mixing something up here?
Was that the disco 3 or the previous one with the 2.5 td?
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12th May 2016, 09:16 PM
#26
Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
Clunk
Was that the disco 3 or the previous one with the 2.5 td?
I dunno mate, would have been a late 90's early 2000's disco probably.
What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal??
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12th May 2016, 10:05 PM
#27
I thought that it was the 2.5s that had the issues
'05 ST-S with a nice tint and LOTS more to come...
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12th May 2016, 10:07 PM
#28
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
Plasnart
I dunno mate, would have been a late 90's early 2000's disco probably.
Originally Posted by
Biskit
I thought that it was the 2.5s that had the issues
Yep, series 1 & 2
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12th May 2016, 10:08 PM
#29
So, anyone... what other V config engines might be suitable as a transplant?
'05 ST-S with a nice tint and LOTS more to come...
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12th May 2016, 10:09 PM
#30
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
Biskit
So, anyone... what other V config engines might be suitable as a transplant?
Ummmm an LS1
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