Range Rover P38 diesel conversion

[REDROVER]

The 4l80e seems like a no brainier to me. No adapter, compushift ease, higher torque capability for diesel apps.

with 4l80e. you will need >>>>>>>>> new drive shafts , new transfer case mounts, transfer case adapter, and u may need to modify the floor , it will seat back, 4l80e is longer

but in return you get one very strong and reliable trans that can be made to handle 2000 lb torque. and if u ever brake down u can stop by at any trans shop and they got what u need.

with adapter and zf22 or 24. its very easy to do the job. no shafts or any other modification needed . interior stays the same . and it can handle over 300 lb torque.

i have dodge viper SHORT RATIO 6 speed manual Transmission so i can race with coyotes on the trail


i forget to mention that military spec 6.2 is more powerful that civilian speck 6.5 , so if u gonna use military spec 6.5, i wouldn't use zf trans. u get over 350 lb torque on that motor and if u put a turbo on it than u may get over 500 lb torque (more than cummins 12 valve 5.9 turbo ) military armored hummers have over 13.000 lb on them and still pull very strong. offroad

[Excursion73]

The 4l80e option sounds like a lot of $$$ and time but it sure would be awesome.

I think that I will be sticking with the zf trans and drivetrain.

Is there a preferred coil spring conversion to support the weight of a military 6.2l engine?

[REDROVER]

The 4l80e option sounds like a lot of $$$ and time but it sure would be awesome.

I think that I will be sticking with the zf trans and drivetrain.

Is there a preferred coil spring conversion to support the weight of a military 6.2l engine?

yes there is ford f350 front springs do the job.

[LtFuzz]

OME XHD will work just fine, as well, and will you give you a nice ~2.5" over stock stance.

[REDROVER]

OME XHD will work just fine, as well, and will you give you a nice ~2.5" over stock stance.

do u have ome XHD springs? i may change to that if it works good,

[LtFuzz]

do u have ome XHD springs? i may change to that if it works good,

Yep. Holds the motor like it isn't there.... but damn they are some stiff springs.

[REDROVER]

where can i buy those from?

[LtFuzz]

where can i buy those from?

Most of the Rover aftermarket companies carry them... I prefer Columbia Overland, but a lot of people also like Lucky 8

[uzj100]

Awesome build.

1. Can you use the automatic that comes in the p38? If no, which auto do you suggest?

2. Can the whole thing be built including the used p38 for $10k or less?

3. Does anyone do these as their business?

4. Does anyone near Raleigh, nc do these conversions?

5. Where do buy used ATF fluid?

I am very interested. I have driven a cruiser for years but gave always wanted a diesel

[REDROVER]

Awesome build.

1. Can you use the automatic that comes in the p38? If no, which auto do you suggest?

2. Can the whole thing be built including the used p38 for $10k or less?

3. Does anyone do these as their business?

4. Does anyone near Raleigh, nc do these conversions?

5. Where do buy used ATF fluid?

I am very interested. I have driven a cruiser for years but gave always wanted a diesel

1 yes the automatic from p38 will work, i did it Mike did it, its also known as zf24,

2 depends how much u pay for p38, if u get the parts from Mike , ( i think he is working on the kits now) it can be done under 10 grand

3 no one does it as business . i did it as a hobby , it worked and mike did it and it worked ,

5 you get the ATF for free from any transmission shop.


i love my 6.2 diesel classic, with turbo or supercharger it will rock. may be it wont be as fast as 4.2 classic or 4.6 p38. but all i have to do is START AND GO, any time any where any fuel.

ERIC