LIVING WITH A TOYOTA V8 POWERED DEFENDER 130 

Dam I do agree. Toyota is perfect engine

Waiting for this

You've got it spot on Dirk. Cheers 🤙🏻

Thanks Marlon, waardeer dit! Skiet net daar 'n invite na jou plaas dan reel ons weer iets🙂

Much cheaper repairs as well compared to a common rail diesel engine

Thanks, I made the custom tail lights

That's good to hear! I just wish mine had an extra 1.0L capacity for my van and driving style, but other than that I'm pretty happy with it! Hit me up when you're down South👍🏻

Oh how I would love getting my hands on a OM606 in RSA🤘🏻

The safety concern has definitively kept me from trying some silly things in this Defender, maybe for the best. I'm quite a big fan of the 6BT but fear it will be a bit much for any stock parts on the Defenders.

The mercedes om606 is lighter and powerful enough

Any videos of that?

@@aidangiles4727 I have some

That's great to hear. What ever works for you and if you're happy with it is all that matters. Cheers!

cheers!!

3.0 D4D?

@@pieterbotha5432 thats another option to keep it diesel

@Graeme Proceter they are quite easy to find easily make reliable power (keep it stick and just chip it) and a very reliable engine I have seen examples with over 700k kilometres on the clock, I think there is a guy in Hoedspruit hoe actually does it, only disadvantage is no V8 noises

@@pieterbotha5432 mines got 505 915 km on the clock, had a mechanic service it, and the water pump started leaking, blew the head had him do the head over , only to have them reconnect the wiring so close to the head that they caught fire, took it back redid head made Knysna from George and it blew again....took it to another mechanic and it is fine but if something like that happens again it would be around the same price as replacing the engine, because i now need to redo my wiring, dashboard lights don't work anymore since the first mechanic i asked to look it over, thats the reason why i am considering it, but i will leave current engine in until it gives problems again.

a friend of mine in the UK has 800 000 miles on his defender, so i probably just got a bad deal with the servicing at a mechanic that i was recommended to work on Land Rover Defenders, partial to the Isuzu grew up with them in the family imo just as reliable as Toyota.

I have since gone the turbo diesel route. You can see the video on my channel of the LC80 introduction. It just made more economical sense for me as a tourer and occasional towing vehicle. It's all down to personal preference really, but I do love a big diesel with an auto

Make no mistake a proper setup 3UZ Lexus V8 swap is not cheap and the fuel will not match a diesel engine. If I could do it again I would go for the M57 BMW 3.0d (for all round use) which has become very popular recently. I even bought a donor 330d 150kw for this swap but end up selling Pugly due to the work and costs involved to move back to diesel again. I would rather start with a TD5 platform like yours.

It's still got a Landy badge on it so yes it does lol

When choosing a Cummins perhaps go for a 3.8ISF. Got it in the 90. Great for pulling a heavier trailer.

Nathi Olifant thanks for the advice, unfortunately I’ve been a while since I’ve sold my 90, currently driving a Jeep JK with the 3.6

Yamaha's don't mark their territory.

see youtuber from russian that swap uz series to range rover, disco 3

I know of a few people running high mileage TD5's with no issues at all. It all depends on the year model and proper maintenance. A replacement engine will work out cheaper than a conversion usually

Says in another comment the rest is landrover

You can watch my previous video on the suspension upgrade. It's a great setup for unloaded daily driving as well🤟🏻

@@HendriMouton Just found that one actually! still rate the 500kg rear springs?

@@HDextremesports They're fine for general use but if you're planning to carry some big weight then add some air bags. I'm not a big fan of stiff coils if the vehicle won't carry constant load.

So you're not triggered? Thank you Mr Cage

Stock Defender axles, regeared for the Toyota transfer case with wide neg offset rims. Handles a treat with the wide stance

Would've loved a VVT-i 2UZ in Pugly!

Honestly I would suggest sticking with the stock R380 gearbox as your gearing is much better suited with the Defender TC already and less work required. Any reputable machine shop should be able to match up an adapter plate for your engine and gearbox combo of choice. This one was an H151 box

Thanks buddy!!!@@HendriMouton

Petrol engines have a wider usable power band to get the required wheel speed for technical sand driving. Generally they're better suited to sand driving, but the modern turbo diesels have come a long way as well.

That is such a killer machine. Too bad they're so scarce and expensive in SA. It was one of my options for a diesel tourer

If I may ask how reliable is the OM606

@@amsi4637 Andrew they were used in a lot of Mercedes vehicles and with a mild tune should last as long as any other diesel out there,

@@HendriMouton Henri, I could source you one from here in Europe if you are interested. No idea on prices, but feel free to ask...

That's true but the vehicle already sits at 2.5T empty which only gives it a 1Ton legal load capacity allthough it's rated for 1.5T

@@HendriMouton Correct. My comment is directed at the robustness of the suspension design spec for load-carrying and overlanding purposes..

It just requires an adapter plate to match up the 3UZ to the Cruiser gearbox and TC

@@HendriMouton I couldn't find anyone anywhere willing to make me something. Ended up buying a 5speed manual out of a disco2 and a 4.6 V8 out a p38 range rover because it all bolts together. (coming from a FuckerOnlyRunsDown-hill 2.4 motor with the 6 speed box)

It's a Land Cruiser H151 gearbox and transfer case with a custom adapter plate.

@@HendriMouton LT230? or?

@@sdalai2131 HF1A Transfer Case

@@HendriMouton Thank's

Mine had an early TD5 engine which was full of issues. Defenders are one of those unique vehicles you love and hate at the same time

True...

Rubbish mate...

80 Cruiser gearbox and Transfer with LR Axles

You're going to like the future uploads then 😁

@@HendriMouton Now that is just teasing. Had to sub to find out

Now you're talking. I recently put a HD FT into a 105 cruiser haven't used it much but so far just an awesome machine.

@@markwinter7511 Good choice

I just came across your comment again. Did you see my latest rig?😉

Is that all ,my 80 series 24valve landcruiser has 600000 stll going strong. Stock.

It's got an adapter running a Manual H151 Land Cruiser gearbox

@@HendriMouton Hi Hendri Thanks can you send me the link to the Manual H151 Land Cruiser gearbox

Land Cruiser 80series

Very reliable engines, just a lot of patience required from personal experience

It's actually fine, less torque than a tuned Td5, but the biggest factor is driving style.

@@HendriMouton bro is the gearbox R380?

@@chechen_power1jz Toyota H151 Land Cruiser gearbox

@@HendriMouton thank you brother you done a great work

It was 33" then 35" on a 2" lift

LS3 every day. 3UZ is no comparison to a big V8

@@HendriMouton waw thanks that is almost a decision maker

@@2620patrol Look the 3UZ is a great engine but the LS Chevy is just better IMO

Thanks

As a factory option they were great, but a bit low on torque for a 130. If only they made a factory M57 option hmm

Hendri Mouton their are a few people doing this, but I think this is where Ineos made the perfect call for the Grenadier drive train. Supercharged M52B28 will make enough power... and the engines are dirt cheap, and you can easily do a auto conversion with the 4HP22 box. I have a 90 2.8i, and it's awesome

The dream!

Pretty realistic RC hey haha

Exactly

Useless, gas guzzling inefficient engine, a toyota 1hd, or a cummins or om606 are good

@@carholic-sz3qv Smiles per gallon NOT miles per gallon is where it's at

That's alright. Each to their own and as long as you enjoy it is all that matters💪

@@HendriMouton yeah got your point. Enjoy to the max

There's nothing wrong with being unoriginal. Each to their own indeed. I've got a Defender 90 with a Cummins 3.8ISF. Ain't nothing like it among its peers. Two of my trucks are swap jobs too. A Tata 407SFC with a 4BT and and old Hino 14-177 with a 6BT. Thanks Hendri for inspiration. Cheers from Durban.

My pen?

Why not have both?😉

Kyk hier ons kan halfpad ontmoet, dan vertel ek vir jou mooi in Afrikaans wat jy moet doen.

Well it's true. No turbo or high pressure injectors to worry about

@@HendriMouton throttle body, air flow sensors, spark plugs with all the electronics and sensors linking it together. Even n/a V8 has high pressure injectors and fuel pump, not as high as diesels but still there. Show me a V8 with million miles on it lol.

Diesel is more relieable sorry just saying.

@@peterlabiak1051 True, but between all my vehicles this has been the cheapest engine to maintain. I didn't build it to drive a million miles. That's what my 1HD 80 Series is for😃

@@peterlabiak1051 What do you use your vehicle for? Hope it's not a daily commuter.