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Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 7/4/2005 8:10:20 AM

steve

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Has anyone turbo-charged a P38 Range Rover - particularly a 4.6HSE ?

I havent been able to find a kit so have done some basic investigations. My conclusions are:

- A twin turbo configuration would be best since smaller units like the Garrett T03 are available from RS turbos or Garrett T04s from a Nissan 300ZX - these seem to fit the turbo maps if use low boost pressure
- But routing from the drivers side manifold looks problematic due to the steering column. What would be the implication of only fitting one turbo to one manifold - would it cause backpressure problems?

Questions I have

- Where would be the best point in RPMs to apply what level of boost?
- How do I feed oil to the turbo for lubrication?
- Does the turbo management need to be intregrated with the ECU or can a seperate controller be used?
- What other components other than brakes would need to be uprated?
- Would the compression ratio need to be dropped or could a smaller level of boost be used ?

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 7/15/2005 9:13:14 AM

steve

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Following on from my original post about the feasibility of turbocharging a Range Rover, I have set up a website dedicated to this project which provides more information on where I have got to so far.

Information can be found at http://turbo.actimedia.com

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 8/5/2005 9:55:25 AM

jonno

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Yep, I've got one...........Built by ADI Engineering - a hybrid watercooled turbo running at about 7.5 psi runnig through an intercooler on a standard engine.[image][/image]
Runs on LPG through a multipoint Etagas injection system (fully Mappable). Power & torque ..........Loads. Mpg 13.75 on gas
(43 mpg by Price)Yes 43!

Brakes - AP Racing 6 pots on the front.
This car now has 80k on it....I've owned it for the past 60k and it is 100% reliable.

AND I've got a spare system (ecu, bumper, intercooler, turbo, exhaust, plumbing, loom etc) anyone interested?

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 4/1/2006 8:45:48 PM

lifewithoutanet

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I'm sorry...did you say 43 mpg? Could you elaborate a little more on this? I must be missing something, here.

Edit: Okay, I did a little research since posting this. Still, I'd like to know a bit more on what was done to convert your Disco to burn LPG. Forgive my ignorance on alternative fuels.

-C.

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 4/1/2006 8:56:43 PM

05LandRover

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Good God!

I bet with the 4x4 it would hook like a beast on the track! We need a 60ft time please

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 1/21/2007 9:38:59 PM

sickrangerover

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How much???

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 2/15/2007 11:43:40 AM

Tink

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LPG is a lot different than the pump gas we all use.

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RE: Turbo charging a RR 4.6 HSE - 9/17/2007 5:37:21 PM

discoandaboat

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jonno

Yep, I've got one...........Built by ADI Engineering - a hybrid watercooled turbo running at about 7.5 psi runnig through an intercooler on a standard engine.[image][/image]
Runs on LPG through a multipoint Etagas injection system (fully Mappable). Power & torque ..........Loads. Mpg 13.75 on gas
(43 mpg by Price)Yes 43!
Brakes - AP Racing 6 pots on the front.
This car now has 80k on it....I've owned it for the past 60k and it is 100% reliable.

AND I've got a spare system (ecu, bumper, intercooler, turbo, exhaust, plumbing, loom etc) anyone interested?

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