D1 Motor Swap to Chevy 327 0r 350

I'm probably going to get slammed for this but I'm seriously considering swapping out the factory 3.9L with a Chevrolet motor (GM made a few Rover motors correct?)....only because I already have them and most of the parts.  I've got a 327, 350, and a 400...along with a variety of trannys.  I found this video on one with suppossedly a 350 but with no info:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Cammed-350-Chevy-Land-Rover-Discovery-Swap-D---Wi_154557.htm

Does anyone know of any D1's that have tried this?  Looking to see what is all involved.  Thanks!

I have thought of that a few times as well. I saw a range rover classic with a 350 on ebay awhile back. I'd go for it, sounds like a good idea to me.

As long a the transfer case and axles can handle the extra power and torque I'd say go for it. Take plenty of pictures too.

 Here is a link to some information.
 
http://www.rangerovers.net/rrupgrades/index.htm#swapgm
 
Willie

Sounds like a whole drive train swap.

I think you would be better off dropping in a diesel. From what I understand it is a very easy swap, especially is you use a Rover diesel.
 

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 Here is a link to some information.

http://www.rangerovers.net/rrupgrades/index.htm#swapgm

Willie

Good info..thanks!

If I do this..it will be a bit down the road.  I know the Disco's motor will need to be replaced eventually...I would like to be ready with a swap when it does.

Why not just have it rebuilt when it goes? It would be easier, probally cheaper and you could have it milled, bored and re-sleeved.
 

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Everything you need to do a diesel conversion. I know a guy in TX who did this with great success.
 

If your after power the diesel is not the way to go.
 
I'm building a preformance 4.0 Gems motor and it will end up costing 9k to 11k but I'm not using my motor in my truck and the motor alone was 4k.

So, just to get it straight in my head, the small block chevy would be used for a sheer power upgrade and the diesel would be an economical upgrade?

Kinda, yes. The 350 would get you raw power, the diesel would give you fuel economy and low end tourqe for off-roading.
You can buy a 350 for next to nothing, but what are all the conversion kits going to cost you? Plus the extra weight of a cast iron big block. A four or five cylinder diesel will weigh about the same as the 4.0 and get you close to 30mpg on the expressway where the 350 will get you maybe 15 on the expressway.
Parts for a 350 are cheap as dirt and they are easy to work on, just like the 4.0. The diesel will be more reliable and you can use bio-diesel.
The 350 you have to change the transmission, t-case and beef up the axles. The diesel all you need to do is buy a adapter plate so that you can mate the engine to your current transmission.
Either way you will need a new ECU.
 

I looked at the Dicotech tdi conversion, and it seemed like a ton of alterations.  Does the disco have to be a manual or do they have autos?  I guess this is something to think about as most of the D1s and D2 are getting up there, mileage wise.