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Small Block Chevy 350 into Dakar / Range Rover
Here are the details on Chevy 350 engine swap.The conversion is based around mating a GM Turbo Hydramatic TH350 onto Land Rover LT230 transfer box, And now the upgrade to fit a TH700R4
The following sections show how the small block chevy can be fitted into a Range rover (classic) or in my case a Dakar4x4 (rr based) using an adapter that allows the TH350 to be bolted directly on the LT230 without any modifications.
This approach was taken becuase the TH350 bolts directly to the 350 Chevy and is
capable of taking the power output from the engine. Also, rebuilding and upgrading
the TH350 is cheap and easy (even in the UK -
Paul Bishop was the first to complete the conversion in his RR/90 hybrid. This was
followed by Andy Gollins in is Bobtail Range Rover (now a series 1 hybrid). Paul
had the conversion kit re-
These photos are not strictly in chronological order. Basicly I bought the 5.7 engine
on a whim. Then I advertised my 3.9 on a whim, and someone bought it -
Please also read the Gearbox FAQ for information about fitting different gearboxes to a range rover / LT230