@@xm3ntal620 i currently run a mid length brt gas tube 50/50. It really makes a difference. But I’ve noticed that unsuppressed the more I shoot it just lacks the omph to push through. The bolt doesn’t lock back anymore on all my mags. All that to say, it’s definitely worth the money.
@@shadowsteel11 thanks for the input. I run suppressed only. This can alone made a big difference with the ejection pattern. I'll try the brz tube next.
Hey what did all of this cost you? I found a fucking perfect she’ll.. it’s an 06 which is completely decked out for offroad. Do I need a new Transmission?
@@xm3ntal620 I thought it looked like it was working! Are you still digging the 5.3? My lq9 swap is still working great, I just need to ditch my stock ‘03 CD and find a locker!
@@xm3ntal620 lol they call me the LMT whisper. I plan on making a video on my specwar when I’m back in the states. You plan on making a longer form video talking about the gun and can? I’m also looking at the WB 718.
@@WindowsPlaysFPS yeah the next time I get out on the range I'll make a longer video. I just took a couple shots in my backyard I don't want to upset the neighbors 😬
That would be amazing but not very cost effective - significantly more work too. That would require some sort of can bus to get your factory gauges to work along with a transferase adapter and custom prop shafts front and rear. Lots to think about...
4.43 GBR gears with Detroit trutracs front and rear. About 2700 rpm @ 70 mph on 35" tires. I got the gears for the stock engine if I had to do it over again I would probably drop down to a lower gear. With the extra power it is now over geared.
@@xm3ntal620 Hello Ben, did you re-wire the harness yourself? If so, how difficult was it to do that? I’m assuming you have to keep all the vital stuff in order for it to not light up the dash with warning lights.
@@Bobby82568 Yes I did I have the Ace engineering kit and followed the step by step instructions. It can seem very intimidating in the beginning but it's not bad at all it took a few hours.
With an engine swap once the stock ecu is no longer responsible for signaling the coils what do you do with that extra wiring? There’s no sensor feedback or continuity required you can just unplug them?
This swap utilizes a signal converter box so that all the factory gauges work. It requires you to remove the unnecessary wiring from the stock land Rover harness.
That's false. Ive had zero breakages even with stock axles. It's just how heavy you are on the pedal that will determine breakages. I have Detroit trutracs front and rear. Ive been offroading with it many times. The transmission is fine too.
@@EvertVorster on the street I go WOT with it all the time. It's perfectly fine. Offroad when you go into 4 low there's absolutely no reason to give it more than 30 percent throttle. There's plenty of gear reduction.
It was a lot of work spread over a lot of time so it was tough to muster up the energy to document lol. I have a Google photos album of most of the stuff.
I’m about to finish a swap like this that someone else started and as it sits, there are major fitment issues. Which oil pan and exhaust manifolds did you use? I’m about to order the ones from ACE’s suggested parts list, but would love some reassurance that they work well. Thanks! Great build, looks tidy.
The biggest problem is the company that was producing the swap kit stopped making them I believe. There are other ways to do it like switching over completely to the entire GM driveline including the transmission. A few people have done it. Check out the landrover engine swap forum. In the future I want to do one with a GM transmission.
I got my work cut out for me,but I have time my engine is on its last leg,233,000 mls,I was going to replace the engine with another 4.0,but yours looks way better!
Nice. The current problem is that the company ACE that was producing the kits stopped making them. You'll have to piece it together with a GM transmission and figure out the wiring.
noticed you put your plate behind the brackets, is that how its supposed to be? Bought mine used and it came with this kit and my plate is so hard to put on the bracket (being so tucked away) but also it sits in front of the license plate light?
I've owned 5-6 discoveries and never had an issue with the stock radiator. It usually sits between 187-195 with a lower temp thermostat. I have no issues currently either. You may want to replace your thermostat, check the viscous function of your mechanical fan, inspect your water pump, and/or properly bleed your cooling system of all air. If none of that works maybe do a leak down test to see if the head gaskets are healthy.
Great job on this swap! I’ve watched this video many many times.. thinking about swapping my 04. Are you still happy with it? Would you still recommend the ACE Swap kit?
Thank you. I am very happy with it. I think with the disco being a dying breed it makes it a pretty cool vehicle to have in 2023. The only thing I'm not in love with is the shifting performance but at the end of the day it's a truck. I rarely go wide open throttle with it. I might remedy it one day with a stand alone controller.
Doable yes but not easier per say. The kit was developed so you could reuse as much as the OEM stuff as possible without sourcing new parts. You'd need new custon fittings. Rewire so that factory controls work for ac. Again, def doable if you want to switch over to all GM stuff.
Sorry. I'm not a very good public speaker and I was trying to do it in one take. Was there anything I said that didn't make sense or that I didn't try to correct?
I probably came off a little harsh. Sorry about that. You said “this is a cold start” which is a diesel thing. I have my eye on an a disco sitting in the woods along my work route. I think them things a nice looking vehicles so I’ve been in research mode. I’ll check out your vids!
@xm3ntal620 -Congratulations Binh! Stout Rover. Can you help me bounce a couple ideas and concerns. I'm in VT. I have a white 01 too with Method wheels aswell. Rebuilt 4.0 motor with cam and else, but I'm thinking on the LS due to lack of power with the added weight/Tires/Rack etc. Thank you.
Beautiful build! I just finished swapping a 6.0 LQ9 into my 2003 D2! Can you shoot me some more information on the plans for your transmission tuning? Also, how involved was switching to the LS alternator? Thanks!
Nice. Are you using the ACE kit? Captainaaron on landroverforums is putting together the writeup for the compushift computer. The LS alternator was pretty straight forward. I'm using that 4 pin alternator and ICT 551526-LS01-3 bracket.
@@xm3ntal620 I did use the ACE kit. I believe my LS wiring harness has a 1 or 2 wire alternator connector. What did you do with the Rover alternator connector? Thanks for the info!
@@jershelb you need to buy the GM 4 pin connector that has a diode in it. IIRC, you run 1 wire to the Rover harness and the other one to 12v switch (the one with diode). RU-vid search gm alternator into swap for more into
