MarketPlace: 4.6L-Powered 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1995
- Make: Land Rover
- Model: Defender 90
- VIN: SALDV2287SA960441
- Mileage Shown: 97,019
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Coniston Green
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Syosset, NY 11791
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0059315-MP
One of approximately 1,700 North American Specification (NAS) examples produced for the 1995 model year, this collectible Defender 90 is finished in Coniston Green over Charcoal cloth upholstery. Upon the seller’s acquisition in October 2012, the truck was upgraded with a remanufactured 4.6-liter V8 engine from Atlantic British and an Ashcroft-rebuilt 5-speed manual transmission. Additional features include a range of off-road body components, auxiliary lights, a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel, a Magnaflow exhaust system, and more. This example is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New York.
The NAS model comes factory-equipped with a front brush guard, side steps, a rear step, a full-size spare tire, and an external roll cage for soft top versions. This example is finished in Coniston Green and rides on factory 16” five-spoke wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires with a matching rear-mounted spare. Modifications include taillight protection, Rovers North rock sliders, and PIAA driving lights. Additionally, a rear plaque designates this truck as #2381. Some dings and blemishes are noted, and detailed images are provided in the gallery. The CARFAX report indicates minor damage to the right rear corner in November 2016 and notes that the car was registered in a county declared a flood disaster area by FEMA in September 2005.
Inside, occupants are greeted with Charcoal cloth upholstery protected by tan Knightsbridge Overland seat covers. Modifications include Rover North door panels and a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel. Other equipment consists of a Kenwood stereo, air conditioning, an analog clock, rear inward-facing jump seats, and rubber floor mats.
Power comes from a remanufactured Atlantic British 4.6-liter V8 engine reportedly installed in 2013 by RoverTek in Farmingdale, New York. All four wheels are driven through a replacement R380 5-speed manual transmission rebuilt by Ashcroft Transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Additionally, a Magnaflow exhaust system has been fitted.
This sale will include a clean title.
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@DirtRoamer - to add to @ionyota 's response (thank you), the 4.6 is 225hp, and the extra 50hp was very noticeable after the swap (to the extent that it actually blew out the transmission which resulted in that having to be replaced and upgraded too). The swap effectively increases hp by 30%, so it is very quick. Fuel milage in these cars is not great in general, and the swap probably cost me 3-4mpg. I would say my avg mpg is closer to 10mpg.
@DirtRoamer, the 4.6 is noticeable increase in power/torque, but that’s coming off a pretty low bar. A stock 3.9 only puts out about 175 hp.
Fuel mileage is about the same. Probably 10-14 mpg based on how you drive it.
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Can anyone chime in on the driving characteristics/performance/fuel economy of the 4.6L over the 3.9L? TIA
@Druckpress, it’s typical to keep the 3.9 plenum after an engine conversion in a NAS. Happens all the time. Also keeps inquisitive state inspectors from inquiring about whether the vehicle has its original engine.
@tim.dipietro Thank you!
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@Druckpress @Druckpress, the truck came stock with a 3.9L. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle, the engine failed and I had to replace it. 3.9Ls are very hard to find, but the 4.6L which was in Range Rovers of the same year is plug and play with all of the engine mounts and everything else, including that original piece (sorry I am not mechanical) that has the 3.9L label on it. I have also included a link below to the engine that I replaced mine with. It is basically a brand new engine that is ~70hp more than stock, and I have only put 10k miles on it in the last 10 years since replacing both the engine, transmission, and suspension.
https://www.roverparts.com/engine-4-6/?srsltid=AfmBOorMW3T9fn5XC5nmrXtgW2SiNVGWHZc7P98B5dPinSh4s75nZis0
Why does the intake say 3.9 if it’s a 4.6?
Has it ever been washed?