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I didn't take any EFI bits, all I've got is all the bits on the manifold, no loom or silver boxes. Doesn't matter though.

So will I need a later type gearbox to suit my engine? With the rocking horse poop bearings? I'm gonna pull the flywheel and gubbins off later to measure it.

Well. The he had the loom for the efi and to be honest it freaks me out. I'm sure if you've done it before and have a good understanding of electrics it is only "4 wires" :lol: No way Id sus it out though. I've got efi on my bikes and its not home user friendly if you want to play around w...

Hoorah!! Picked up the engine today. Number is 25D05787B CR of 9.35:1 and came out of a 1990 Range Rover. Looks good. It's running efi at the moment but I'll junk that for a decent carb setup. Need to look for a box now and also those narrower p6 pulleys Ian mentioned. Anything I need to plan ahead ...

Well I've got a Range Rover engine to be collected near the end of the month, but that comes with the 4x4 box so that'll be sold on. I'd like to go manual, unless auto is either cheaper to source or much easier to fit. Will a discovery manual box be any diffrent in size to an early P6 or Sd1 box? I'...

Thanks Ian! Very helpful advice there. Think I've located a Discovery motor local to me. Will any modification to the sump be required with any of the engines? Cutting and welding isn't a problem. Years ago a friend of mine had a white Mk2 with a Rover fitted and I remember that being very tight on ...

Hi folks, I'm new here but have been browsing the site for a few days. Hi! As the title says, I'm looking to put a Rover into my Mk1 Cortina. My questions are the usual. Mainly has anyone done anything similar in an early Cortina? Also, what the best engine/gearbox combo to go for? Any early SD1/P6 ...