Just a short note. The newest R380 is very difficult to obtain directly
or indirectly. The company prefers to sell this version along with a new
engine only at the moment. There are those advertising "new" R380's
which are in fact rebuilts or salvaged. Buyer beware.
Also, it is impossible to obtain a R380 from a US source under an
amazing 3700US though Rimmer in the UK has new boxes at 1500 pounds
(though they too have the newest R380 "back ordered"). Problem is with
transport to the US, (about 200 pounds) duties and taxes you end up in
the same price range.
One can always call Autogear in the UK and pick up a guarranteed older 5
speed 2x4 for 380 pounds and 150 pounds transport).
LMG
Duncan Hardy - Sun UK wrote:
>
> I've got an ex Discovery 3.9 in my Westfield. I think all the Disco
> engines are stiff-blocks. Standard CR is 9.35. You are right - it is
> not tuned for revs, but chip and cam change with a lighter flywheel
> is all it needs. Biggest problem for new projects seems to be availability
> of good 2WD gearboxes. A new R380 is around US $2000.
>
> Duncan
>
> >From: "Pete Bronlund" <peteb@clear.net.nz>
> >To: "Buick-Rover-V8 Mail List" <buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Discovery engine any good?
> >Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:50:50 +1300
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> >Hi everyone, sorry for the previous post that just read as "get". (Bit
> >of finger trouble)! Anyway a quick question on the later model Rover
> >engine, namely the unit in the Land Rover Discovery. Late models it's a
> >3.9L although earlier units are 3.5L both injected. Is the block the
> >so-called stiff-block that Hardcastle talks about in his book ie thicker
> >webbs in the valley & around the frontal area. I know the engine as it
> >stands is not too well set for performance as the heads & CR are
> >intended for a 4x4. Also does anyone know the story behind it appearing
> >re-badged as a Honda & called a Crossroads? There are a few of these
> >engines turning up in New Zealand & i'm looking for a modern core for my
> >next project. Thanks
> >
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