Best engine to put in my Defender?

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cbalme
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Best engine to put in my Defender?

#1 Post by cbalme » Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:29 am

Looking at putting an engine in this truck, it’s between a V8 or a TD5, what would you choose?
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Rob
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Re: Best engine to put in my Defender?

#2 Post by Rob » Wed Apr 08, 2026 11:11 am

Does Lego offer a supercharger brick for the V8?
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ANDYD
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Re: Best engine to put in my Defender?

#3 Post by ANDYD » Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:00 pm

Normally I would say "Go with the Diesel" ...... but I just paid $2.90 a liter for diesel this afternoon :shock:

So... maybe an electric motor? :dontknow:
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Re: Best engine to put in my Defender?

#4 Post by harv » Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:12 pm

Flintstones style open floor boards?
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