v8 rover 4600 project

[Naldi Lorenzo]

Hi everyone,
I'm writing from Italy. I have a Range Rover Classic V8 manual transmission and I would like to install my 4.6 V8.
my 4.6 v8 comes from a Range Rover P38 (it had GEMS injection). I bought a complete "14cux" injection (it comes from a Range Rover Classic 3.9). I want to use the 14cux injection on the 4.6 engine. I will have to use the front crankcase of a 3.9 V8 on the 4.6 engine (I will use the distributor as on the 3.9 V8). the real problem is finding a camshaft that does justice to the 4600 engine!! I want to find a camshaft with the gear for the distributor.... I will use the car on the road and for fun, rallies, and I would like to go to the sand in Africa! a friend of mine has a 2 door range rover with a 4.6 engine with gems injection, I want it to go at least like that!! It has a lot of torque and a lot of power!!!!
I read that the injectors of the 4.6 with BOSCH injection are better than those of the 3.9 and can be used with the 14cux. I think I'll use those. obviously I purchased the 4 in 1 exhaust manifolds by headman. then I'll have the control unit remapped.
The real question is: is it possible to have a 4.6 with 14cux injection that runs like my friend's engine with gems injection? Which camshaft with gear should I use to get this performance?

thank you all!


p.s. If you think I've got the wrong section, move the discussion to where it better be!

Edited by Naldi Lorenzo on Tuesday 13th February 22:33

[100SRV]

I'd be inclined to buy a turn-key engine from ACR of Flintshire if you want dependable power. The 4.6 can be prone to slipped cylinder liners..ACR put top-hat liners in amongst various other improvements. Fit the engine drive, enjoy.