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HOW TO INSTALL A CHEVY V8 LS/LT INTO A LAND ROVER DEFENDER CHASSIS | MAHKER EP050

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Mahker Workshop

Mahker Workshop

Жыл бұрын

Want to know how we fit an LS or LT V8 into our Land Rover Defender Chassis? Watch on. We'll show you step by step the process we use here in the workshop at Mahker. Also we take a look at the preparation going into a renovation of a Defender 90 that featured on the recent Scram Africa trip.
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@calvinwilliamson4246
@calvinwilliamson4246 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely the best choice there is.A perfect fit.
@Hyphen99
@Hyphen99 Жыл бұрын
Mahker Meticulously designed and created Amazing attention to detail Heavy-Duty quality items Knowledge and expertise of staff Engineered to perfection Reputation above all others
@SuperBrygger
@SuperBrygger Жыл бұрын
morning, coffee and mahker = Best start of the day
@daveking1792
@daveking1792 Жыл бұрын
Quality workmanship, attention to detail is fantastic and quality made in house parts...Far better than your Juice motors buy online part builds. Keep the vids coming dave ,the channel will grow..
@BarbadosUntapped
@BarbadosUntapped Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, your builds are next level. I especially like the fact how you support and highlight other businesses in your videos and builds. I'm just wishing we had your kind of businesses locally in Barbados. Thanks in advance for me winning the giveaway. They will be put to good use.
@shaneblacklord3313
@shaneblacklord3313 Жыл бұрын
It looks like what you are building is literally the best version of a defender ever built. Best engingine best transmission, best transfer case, frame shocks and on and on, I could only dream about owning such a fantastic beast of a Land Rover! If I were to win anything, I would absolutely love a Mahker 4x4 Shirt.
@PHIL-BRO
@PHIL-BRO Жыл бұрын
Only a minute in an already got goosebumps!! 🤯🤯🤯
@scotttipton1000
@scotttipton1000 Жыл бұрын
One life, live it. Life’s what you Mahker it.
@philhyde2635
@philhyde2635 Жыл бұрын
Your comments regarding stainless steel fasteners is the best advice. All part of a quality engineering package. Can’t wait to see the next episodes.
@landieman6044
@landieman6044 Жыл бұрын
Cracking job Dave and the team, just let down by the commando tattoo, now if it had been a pegasus that would have bin perfection.....
@HLife719
@HLife719 11 ай бұрын
Guys, I can’t make up my mind wether I prefer your excellent choice of songs in your videos, or the sound of an LT1 under strain in a Defender. Very well done! Now I’m trying to sell the sensible part of me that I need to have a 110” single cab Defender with a Chevy LT1 connect and cruise package and other goodies in addition to my 2021 G63. I hope I’ll be convincing. 😉
@KING-pb6dd
@KING-pb6dd Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, my friend
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@kev050177
@kev050177 Жыл бұрын
Another good vid Dave and team, I am naff with competitions and never win owt and the drive items would be no good to me but wish you could do something special to my discovery 3 instead ha ha " man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true " good luck you 90 and 110 owners! very envious! PS Love the Mahker polo t shirts
@robanddompattie5153
@robanddompattie5153 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave and team, again watching you guys at work is nothing less than mesmerizing. Land Rover would do well to rename themselves to MAHKER and bring us old Landy nuts back the new and improved defenders that you all so diligently build. It's an honour to watch you all at work. Keep up the outstanding work.
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words sir
@lukebellamy7601
@lukebellamy7601 Жыл бұрын
Love what your doing Dave, giving twisted a run for there money!! Top work and decent in-depth videos. Keep it up!
@andrewhobson4470
@andrewhobson4470 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave and the mahker crew, love all your videos you guy do awesome work 👏 and looks like you have fun in work. Keep up the good work
@Charlie-ec3bc
@Charlie-ec3bc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your hard work .
@adambayliss8768
@adambayliss8768 Жыл бұрын
Attention to detail, quality parts and a top team…..mahker difference!!
@tevaughnalleyne
@tevaughnalleyne Жыл бұрын
This is probably the most relaxing series after a long day of work! Rovers to the world yes cheers from 🇹🇹
@monkhall1949
@monkhall1949 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, with all humbleness and respect; in my opinion, you should have been the designer of the Ineos Grenadier👍👀
@pgtips6143
@pgtips6143 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video, your content just gets better and better. Love the interaction with the guys and the fact they obviously love ripping the piss out of each other, which reminds me of my days on the workshop floor. It's great that you are willing to share your trade secrets, please keep them coming. I'm just about to start a nut and bolt restoration on my earlier 90, so a set of your new driveshaft flanges would really enhance the build. Keep up the great work.😎👍
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much dude and my lads banter has broken many 🙃
@prospectorpete
@prospectorpete 4 ай бұрын
You guys are the best. I love what yous do. I wish I could get yous to work on my 130
@wearemahker
@wearemahker 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along
@prospectorpete
@prospectorpete 4 ай бұрын
@@wearemahker I have been for a while. I'm a huge land rover fenatic
@123654789Eduardo
@123654789Eduardo Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@audiisasin
@audiisasin Жыл бұрын
I would like to 🅜🅐🅗🅚🅔🅡 my Defender 90 one day. What separates Mahker and ‘others’ is attention to each little deatails and it is not only looks it is functional too. Additionally, it is great how transparent they are about other brands they
@PHIL-BRO
@PHIL-BRO Жыл бұрын
Everyone wants a MAHKER land rover none of that twisted s*** 😂👌🏻👍🏻
@stevepickering5866
@stevepickering5866 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, Mahker drive flanges (drooling), so how do separate an ex boot neck from these most desirable of all ‘flanges’ ? I’ve run out of superlatives to distinguish this episode from all the brilliant content you’ve already shared, perhaps I play the brother vet card, [nah to cheesy], so the only thing I can think of is just say “Thanks Dave”, for having the passion for Land Rovers that we all share, but for going the extra mile and doing something about it, and for pulling together the most excellent “dirty dozen” (no idea if there’s more or less than that), team of lads that just work so hard to put together THEE most incredible vehicles I have ever had the pleasure to watch being built in an atmosphere of sincere leadership and intelligent direction.
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
I think this is the best comment so far 💪 I will decide at the end this month thanks for the awesome description dude I love all my lads 💪
@stevepickering5866
@stevepickering5866 Жыл бұрын
Made in England with Pride Appreciating Individuality Helping the Brand Live On Keeping Customers Satisfied Engineering Excellence Every time Reliability as Standard We are MAHKER ❤ !
@stevepickering5866
@stevepickering5866 Жыл бұрын
Gotta beat Oli…😮
@katiehinds1648
@katiehinds1648 Жыл бұрын
I told our lass that I had the opportunity of winning abit of free flange . She has now left me. So please send me the flanges to put abit of happiness in my life thanks . Ps would be putting them on my ongoing military wolf build and would send pictures when finished and will 100 percent be keeping the car forever and passing it on to the kids and the flanges would always be an interesting conversation thanks
@Land_Raver_Defender
@Land_Raver_Defender Жыл бұрын
You have conquered the fossil fuel conversions. I'm sure the future electric conversions won't dissapoint. You have an amazing team who go above and beyond with the attention to detail. This makes you guys the best in the defender game!.
@jimnicholson5889
@jimnicholson5889 Жыл бұрын
You're Mahker brand is a motivator to us Defender Zen's.
@calvinwilliamson4246
@calvinwilliamson4246 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely the bestcl
@calvinwilliamson4246
@calvinwilliamson4246 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely the best choice there is .A perfect fit.
@stephenpayne9382
@stephenpayne9382 Жыл бұрын
Made so tough even a bootie couldn’t break it!
@martingregson4198
@martingregson4198 Жыл бұрын
Just top quality! Love these videos.
@grahamdelaney2762
@grahamdelaney2762 Жыл бұрын
Your vehicles look and sound outstanding. The mods are well engineered. I own an Australian Army "Perentie" 4x4 Regional Force Surveillance Unit Vehicle fitted with 4BD1 Isuzu Engine and LT95A Transmition. It is ugly next to yours. However, I love mine and congratulate you on yours. OOutstanding men.
@paulselley6164
@paulselley6164 Жыл бұрын
Hello Dave and the boys, watch all your videos, you’ve got one of the best workshops I’ve seen, plus you boys knowledge of a defender is out of this world, can’t wait to have my defender done , all the best, Paul
@coreycarver9974
@coreycarver9974 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos and like to see a video on installing a 12 value cummins
@jakob3856
@jakob3856 Жыл бұрын
The best comment
@chrissanby9385
@chrissanby9385 Жыл бұрын
Love the Videos just wish I had the time & budget for a complete rebuild! not to mention the space to do it in. One day m8! In the mean time I continue my resto bolt by staginess bolt ;)
@clairepage3577
@clairepage3577 Жыл бұрын
Those red brake calipers are a look sexy,but,not as sexy as the drive flanges if they were fitted to my series 2a 1965 land rover,keep up the excellent work on my favourite vehicle,many thanks,you lighten my day with your banter with the lads,typical ex forces,it makes the videos a joy to watch.
@benrh1978
@benrh1978 Жыл бұрын
“This is where we put the puma engines” me nervously laughing as I glance at my puma 😅
@CaptPegg
@CaptPegg Жыл бұрын
MAHKER me happy and send me some flanges for my Military 110 rebuild. Great flanges from a great company. Keep up the great rebuilds and videos.
@dameonwalker6754
@dameonwalker6754 Жыл бұрын
Those drive flanges would certainly fix the oily tears of sadness my 30yr old caps leave all over my wheels at night. Give them to me!!!......on second thoughts, maybe not. I'd only have to do the rest of the jobs to bring it up to the same spec. Great content as ever, keep it up!
@gordonbrown90
@gordonbrown90 Жыл бұрын
Dave, you had the perfect opportunity around 19:47 to say look after your shaft too ;) Keep up the epic work....
@bodgerbill3
@bodgerbill3 Жыл бұрын
Mahker, the Shropshire secret that is soon going to explode. You guys are exceptional, the evident passion, commitment, and sheer skill show how much you all love your jobs, reinforced when Dave fantasises over, the beautiful exhaust Y section.
@patrickflanagan8008
@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын
"Have you got a big of lube Sam" ?
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Well can you explain me what else it looks like 😍
@bodgerbill3
@bodgerbill3 Жыл бұрын
@@wearemahker No, you were spot on!
@mattwall7030
@mattwall7030 Жыл бұрын
Your mounting kits “Mahker” the install seamless! Top work as always guys 👊 We now need all the Defender modifiers to do a Top Gear style show down, testing 0-62, braking, handing and off road durability, quality of finish / install etc. Lay down the challenge Dave!
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
I like the sound of this ….
@mattwall7030
@mattwall7030 Жыл бұрын
@@wearemahker There are a number of companies doing various engine conversions, lets see who really makes The Best 4X4XFar Will be the biggest showdown on KZfaq for the Landy World!
@Inverted_Driving
@Inverted_Driving Жыл бұрын
The build quality and detail you guys get in yo has motivated me again to finish my defender 200tdi engine swap and driveline upgrades. The flanges would be an amazing finishing touch. I would love to make a review and install video for you guys from a Landy owner in the states! Keep up the great content, already planning my LS swap now 😂
@dragonpnut76
@dragonpnut76 Жыл бұрын
Love the quality. This would liven up my 1987 V8 county!
@wingding028
@wingding028 Жыл бұрын
good video as always i always think your exhausts are a work of art
@thequietmystic
@thequietmystic Жыл бұрын
From ancient Moroccan sand to the wonders of Shropshire land, Makers at Mahker graft and swagger, To bring us the mint of Landy gold, True tested for world adventure! So I'll crash any bank, steal and slaughter to gift their wonders for my trucks future!
@ovidium8020
@ovidium8020 Жыл бұрын
Love that you guys thought of the possibility to convert the Defenders to electric!
@johnanthony5393
@johnanthony5393 Жыл бұрын
I would love a tasty V8 def, I'm a new in this world having just rode motorcycles all my life. I'm looking for something new as my knees hurt. I may have to discuss a build sometime soon!
@grahamwest1079
@grahamwest1079 Жыл бұрын
Do it right, do it once, springs to mind. I could give those drive flanges some proper winter testing up here in NE Scotland with muddy/rocky farm tracks, snow and salty roads they will be put through the mill.
@user-gu4oc9en4s
@user-gu4oc9en4s Жыл бұрын
Been following your Facebook page for a while now always a big fan of your work! Hope the KZfaq channel takes off
@def9022
@def9022 Жыл бұрын
It's going to be the dog’s bollocks of a Defender!
@chrisfedrick3882
@chrisfedrick3882 Жыл бұрын
Can’t think of any great one liners Loving the videos and quality of the craftsmanship in every possible detail Keep up the great work keeping these vehicles on the road
@typhoon3s943
@typhoon3s943 Жыл бұрын
Keep the work up guys. Love watching your videos. Inspires me to continue learning and working hard to get a mahker built defender one day.
@AlexD749
@AlexD749 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely Amazing
@turnbull321
@turnbull321 Жыл бұрын
quality work chaps
@oliverspalding5837
@oliverspalding5837 Жыл бұрын
Just spend my life savings, kidney and dog on a Landy series 3… I need what you’re offering to get one step closer to making it more like MAHKER
@Henkjandefender
@Henkjandefender Жыл бұрын
Fantastic work! 💪
@dukeofbork
@dukeofbork Жыл бұрын
Mahker - always offering protection for your shaft...
@leewinard4183
@leewinard4183 Жыл бұрын
The BEST comment
@Headlight84
@Headlight84 Жыл бұрын
Step 1. Get yourself an Chevy V8. Step 2. Watch Mahker and end up letting them do it.
@Volvofm10
@Volvofm10 Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen a more perfect bare chassis laid out since Kate Winslet had her kit off in that famous scene in Titanic
@nicktansley171
@nicktansley171 Жыл бұрын
Inspo behind my project build, keep up the good work! all about the attention to detail
@CharlesRevis1
@CharlesRevis1 Жыл бұрын
Do you guys offer a kit for of the ls or lt engines to convert at home?
@PHIL-BRO
@PHIL-BRO Жыл бұрын
Just watched this during work time f****** well worth it 🤯 brilliant episode never fails to amaze f******outstanding engineering🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 keep it up Dave and the team. 👌🏻👍🏻 Oh Chris any chance you can do 2 videos a week for 1-month that would be🤩🤩🤩🤔
@MACK13
@MACK13 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, professional production. The F1 of Haynes Manual in reverse. If Carlsberg did Landrovers....
@jacksmitharthur8982
@jacksmitharthur8982 Жыл бұрын
Love watching the vids guys! Gives me lots of inspo to improve my 08 puma 110! Also my drive flanges are looking pretty gross ;). Cheers guys keep up the awesome vids and builds!
@michaelnoyes4817
@michaelnoyes4817 Жыл бұрын
It would be good if you's can show us what magic you's could do with a 4.6 rover v8, allways enjoy the content
@staffs964
@staffs964 Жыл бұрын
Just come across the site bud... Hoofin! L322's 03 Td6 RHD, 05 4.4 LHD, 12 5.0 SC LHD. Defender next. Royal in Canada.
@slowshop
@slowshop Жыл бұрын
I'm throwing a Ford V8 in a 1951 Series one body on a RRC frame and knows what it takes to make this kind of work. Difference is I'm butchering it together and you guys are really buildig it together. 😉 Attention to detail is splendid.
@kelvindodd5577
@kelvindodd5577 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating video. I'm looking at installing a GM LH6 5.3L aluminum block into a Hybrid Land Rover 109 pickup I'm building. Lots to learn here.
@nautilusmc1976
@nautilusmc1976 Жыл бұрын
i will rumble the tuscany hills with the Scram90!!!
@brunocastro9568
@brunocastro9568 Жыл бұрын
Adorava mandar o meu Land 90 300tdi para essa fábrica de sonhos
@samh3576
@samh3576 Жыл бұрын
Dave “look at them there massive what more do you want” 👀
@mikebrennan6165
@mikebrennan6165 Жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff yet again Dave, you need to convince the MOD to convert the Wolf Defenders to LS/LT for the Royal Marines. How cool would an LS3 WMIK be?! :)
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Totally agree Mike but would you trust a Bootneck with a Ls3 😀😀
@mikebrennan6165
@mikebrennan6165 Жыл бұрын
@@wearemahker Ha Ha, Good point, a .50 cal and an LS3 might be a bit too much!
@stepheng123451
@stepheng123451 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I get the ATB diff I run them in my disco 1 but why would you put one in the transferbox as it has a locker I’m already?
@jamesknight1379
@jamesknight1379 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Not watched any for a few weeks, but thoroughly enjoyed this latest one. With reference to Marsland chassis, how would you compare them to the army Wolf chassis? Also, you mentioned electric motors, is something that you are looking to invest in any time soon? Cheers to all of you at Mahker 🍻
@sarbec1
@sarbec1 Жыл бұрын
Do me a favor I love your channel and have worked on Land Rovers since the seventies on and off my knees are goosed why because I did what you do kneeling down on cold concrete use pads or something to save your knees or trust me you will regret it mate love the channel
@TACJ0827
@TACJ0827 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@welshdrifter
@welshdrifter Жыл бұрын
When do Sam and Christian get their own spin off show?
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Don’t give them ideas (CHRIS)
@dhdronefilming
@dhdronefilming Жыл бұрын
I have a defender 110 that needs a v8 I want you guys to mahker it happen. Go on you gotta laugh. 😂
@paulpobsanderson6219
@paulpobsanderson6219 Жыл бұрын
I think you should stick the skip on a rolling chassis, but I guess Jeep have been doing that for years 😂😂
@NoelMack
@NoelMack Жыл бұрын
This is my entry for the top comment… “giz them drive flanges”
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Keep up Noel, this was like 10 episodes ago!
@NoelMack
@NoelMack Жыл бұрын
@@wearemahker damn! Next time!
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
It’s about time you came back and paid us a visit. Come on a Thursday when we are shooting the Vlog (Chris)
@NoelMack
@NoelMack Жыл бұрын
@@wearemahker in the USA right now. Back for Christmas!
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
@@NoelMack there on your new estimate dude don’t worry 😘
@benjamincadd4467
@benjamincadd4467 Жыл бұрын
Best comment….. Q Club Bordon
@gezc16b
@gezc16b Жыл бұрын
I am curious if the 130 in the background has the A444 private plate as a nod to the queen’s LR? Given your military background. Or am I reading into it too much?
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this is a private plate 🥹
@andymace2601
@andymace2601 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave n team !! Great work and videos, I can’t believe the quality of the engineering and attention to detail. However whenever there’s an external shot of the workshop I keep seeing a couple of Range Rover Classics in the background (my dream car). When are we going to see your plans for them and some work being done on them please ?? Cheers guys !!
@wearemahker
@wearemahker Жыл бұрын
They are in the waiting list Sir 😬
@Jason-cl8hk
@Jason-cl8hk Жыл бұрын
I’ve had enough, so I’m taking early retirement in Q2 2026 so can I book a build slot in that year to rekindle/refurbish/rebuild my Puma 110 to include air suspension, roll cages, 335D upgrade and some other cheeky upgrades once I’ve sold our house before moving to Spain? If you reserve the build slot and guarantee not to sell me any additional upgrades that I don’t need but will probably want, then I’ll buy you a beer the next time you pass on your way to Morocco…
@simonferguson8889
@simonferguson8889 Жыл бұрын
The only time I like a dry flange is when it's on my 110!
@bp9749
@bp9749 Жыл бұрын
Guys guys guys guys guys ya know....guys? 😂
@adolfallesch7648
@adolfallesch7648 Жыл бұрын
When will an LS kit be available on your web site for DIY?
@MrOmegaWill
@MrOmegaWill Жыл бұрын
'Step 3" exhaust silencer... what are you doing ?'
@stevie-joabel6024
@stevie-joabel6024 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing your builds they look absolutely incredible, off to Africa for the Budapest to Bamako rally next month in my 200tdi, have had so much inspiration from yourselves with building mine 😍 keep up the amazing work!
@sf017s4
@sf017s4 Жыл бұрын
Lets talk and open up a shop in AUSTRALIA! I love the work you're doing and we have nothing that comes close. So, bugger the bloody Chinese, let's get your brand out here. A good start would be those flanges lol.
@olliesgarage
@olliesgarage Жыл бұрын
Is this available over night on my tab at Harry's?!
@neilltucker5627
@neilltucker5627 Жыл бұрын
Forget about the drive flanges just send us that truck over to oz
@charliegray4222
@charliegray4222 Жыл бұрын
I STILL NEED TO KNOW WHERE CAN I GET A TEE SHIRT?! 😂
@SeriousSchitt
@SeriousSchitt Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, Is the heavy duty 6mm rear crossmember, on the Italian guy’s Rover, is that made by you or is that available to the general public. If it’s not made by you then where did you get it? Thanks.
@user-gr1yc8ri3c
@user-gr1yc8ri3c 7 ай бұрын
Hi 🖐, I am about to swap Ls 5.3 for my range rover classic with Lt77 and transverse box Lt 230 , what is the best ratio for that?
@wearemahker
@wearemahker 7 ай бұрын
I’d say 1.2 ratio t case sir
@seanslattery2535
@seanslattery2535 Жыл бұрын
This seems as easy as putting a Holden 308 V8 (OldSchool) into a Series IIIS 109.....Need proper drive flanges to contain the power
@scaryfakevirus
@scaryfakevirus 23 күн бұрын
I doubt if you could ever get insurance for this in the UK.
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