Range Rover V8 Classic sporting 300+BHP 300+lb ft on Dyno!

[6valtra]

Sorry, I know this is a little off topic (awesome engine btw guys, very impressive) but whas wondering what wheels and tyres that thing is sitting on and are the wheels on spacers? Looks so nice on them.  Thanks.

[omaromari]

would you need to upgrade the standard gearbox of a classic 1995 4.2 auto?

[dazyboy1973]

what sort of power could I get from a 3.9 twin plenum if I had like a 270 cam with those merlin F85 heads fitted? that's if they'd a 3.9.

[vibrio]

@dazyboy1973

you'd probably get around 245hp with a cam and F85 heads

[rrc1985]

All well and good but I know a disco with an NA 4.6 and standard Rover heads with more power than that. Fine if you want to spend nearly £2k on fancy heads but try doing the standard ones properly ;-)

[blibbax]

Is the drivetrain upgraded to deal with this?

[luciferscock]

will this engine fit a 1994 diesel manual gearbox?

[eddyabc]

That sounds AWESOME! I've never heard a Land Rover sound that good, and that's no lean feat. That thing roars!

[jamal111]

wow wow wow.lol....i'm lovin it, but i gotta ask...how much?

[jamal111]

wow wow wow.lol...how much? i gotta ask

[grammosV8]

@bimmerkid89 Ashcroft Transmissions heavy duty ZF22 stage2 would!

[ZoDDyXXX]

I wonder how much this RV8 engine have cost comparing to the Chevy LSX engine with 340 horses standard without any tuning?

[osulxa]

this is awesome. Are merlin f85's available for the land rover 4.0L motor? I have a disco 2 I'd like to do this too.

[RPIEngineering]

Due the high revving ability of the 4.0 these heads are sure to perform however for endless torque then they work so well with the 4.6 ehen itake is also accordingly upgraded

[MowagW200]

Yep you're right - I keep in mind that it's a 277 cid engine. If it's not a bimmer then it's a successor of the 213 cid Buick engine of the early 60.

Of course the output of the Range is great - but I'd prefere not such an aggressive camshaft (270 deg @ 0.05 valve lift?).

[RPIEngineering]

We supply 3 level of bespoke Piper Cam upgrades with any/all of our engines,, High Torque (torque-Max) for 4wd and all cruisers Piper 270 for ultimate efficiency/torque/Bhp balance for all use, and 285 for more discerning engines. We also do full race Cams but only by individual request with full engine details given so as to be bespoke.

[MowagW200]

Where's the red line with this engine?

A Dodge 318 Poly would produce as much with a mild tuning, a 4bbl carb and put about 400 lb ft to the crank at 4200 rpm naturally aspirated and would have a flat torque curve like a Diesel. Pls Ask Gary P.

[DTG781]

@MowagW200

I imagine it'd be about 6500 with a 270 cam in it. What you need to remember is this isn't scrap american iron; this is a lightweight small block alloy V8. The 318 may produce as much but this is only a 277ci motor. It probably also weighs about as much as the 318 short motor. In europe, big Vs don't sell, the 4 pot is king. Considering its size and origins, 300bhp for the Rover motor is a good turn out.

[TwitchSwagga]

would be nice to see videos of this rover on the road

[thug0gr3]

amazing !!! would love that 4.6 in my SD1 :))

[daverave2204]

Sounds like a machine gun!!!

[kevinlech]

impressive, is there a reason you did the pull in reverse, or is that just a trick of the camera?

[Duckyistrippin]

@kevinlech lol...for real dude?

[pedekiller]

this is why turbo's suck LOL

natural aspiration FTW!!!

[smvuy]

Sounds angry, Nice

[paranorma1palace]

lol man id pull up to you next to the lights in my 4.6 p38 and expect to see you in my mirror in that classic....what a shock i would have :) ive never checked the bhp on my engine its a turner engine 4.6 not with gas flow heads..any idea what bhp id be getting roughly, its a monster on 4star in sport mode , but loses a bit on gas, great vid

best wishes

Vin

[RPIEngineering]

Hi Vin,

What year P38 is it as it shouldn't loos any power on LPG if its done properly.

Ian

[paranorma1palace]

its a 1997, it doesnt lose much but the engine sounds different on gas i think anyway,and theres deffo slightly less pull than when i switch it to 4 star

[24765968]

@paranorma1palace If your p38 is anything like mine, id guess you would still be at the lights waiting for a tow home due to an electrical fault manifesting itself.That or all the coolant draining from the engine.Mind you if you mananged to get in front of the classic your coolant discharge would speed up the classics corrosion and you may indeed win.Ps i love all Landrovers, but my 110 most of all.

[rob2859]

sweet, that sounds savage

[dollythelw]

So what did it make at the tyres?

[RichP621]

Just over 300bhp. That's the whole point of a dyno test, to see what is getting to the wheels.

[another300zx]

i have a leyland p76 it has 660 lb torque on gas.

im trying to get this sort of this injection system for it so as i can turbo it a bit easier.

nice ride mate.

[thisissic]

i have a 89 3.5 EFI range rover. how much would it cost in auzzie dollers to do this to mine?

[grammosV8]

when I saw this video I called Chris and I ordered the 4.6Lt engine with the Merlin Heads and the Triple throttle bodie.The performance and the sound of my engine is outstanding.If anyone is from Greece can have a test drive with my DEFENDER 90 and see the quality of the work that RPi provides for it's customer. Many Thanks to the stuff of RPi for their precious help, Holley,Lisa,Ian,David etc...

[RPIEngineering]

Hi grammosv8, good to hear from you.

[scousebastard]

buy me one you rich twat.

[landrovernutta2008]

omg lol weres the kleenex wow

[paulhunter123]

im also really pleased to see, they chose the right engine. and put it in the right 4 x 4

[paulhunter123]

im really proud of these guys,, they have done a great thing here. they took it to the rolling road, and actually showed you the reading. Most vids on here dont it really fks me off.

[paulhunter123]

ohhhhhhhh mannnn this is the realll shittttttttttttt it give me goosebumpsssss

[silver760]

Where is that 4WD rolling road??They are as rare as hens teeth,let me guess RPIEngineering?

[rob2859]

did they not just do it in 2 wheel drive?

[silver760]

Range rovers are full time $X$ there is no 2WD fitted.

[wrecker19]

Owch!

[AppleGeekOnline]

Great!