Hi Damien,
If you can do it, I'd use the whole engine. The P76 is OK (I have one in my
car) but its a bit of an orphan in terms of parts. The inlet manifold will
require spacer plates to fit, the water pump is different to any other (I
had to get mine rebuilt as I could not find a new one), gasket sets are
about twice the price if you can get them, the starter motor is different
etc etc.
Although I'm quite happy with my engine and may even recon the cylinder
heads, I'm planning to save up and get a RPI 4.6 in about 18 months time
when I'm in the UK.
Just my opinion...
Simon
-----Original Message-----
From: Damien Haas [mailto:damienh@defcen.gov.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 1999 10:50
To: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Range Rover 4.6 efi heads
Has anyone on the list mated a set of recent Range Rover 4.6 efi heads,
manifold and efi setup onto a leyland 4.4 block ? I have been thinking
of getting a recent range rover V8 and transferring the relevant parts
under the bonnet of my P76. Is this going to be a major drama ? Am I
better off just fitting the whole 4.6 engine ? It looks complex wiring
wise, and that engine is designed around a 4X4 truck, not a luxury car.
Damien
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