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    Default Land Rover Series IIa 1971 Drivetrain recommendations

    Step #1: purchase land rover
    I just acquired a 1971 Land Rover IIa 88. Body is in good condition with new ProLine galvanized frame. Axles, suspension have been updated as well......but the bad news is that I have NO drivetrain. With this blank canvas i am looking for the best engine, auto tranny and Tcase that will work. my wish list is:
    • Reliability
    • Power - will be running 31's or 33's on soft sand & dunes
    • reasonable cost to install
    • ease of maintenance

    My LR2a is not daily driver but will be used on the beach and running around, by myself, wife and kids.

    I'm a newbie who is dazed and confused by all the recommendations on engines, tranny, t-case options as well as dated posts. Can anyone cut thru the fog and let me know what the easiest, economical install would be based on wish list above? i realize we all think that "xyz" is the best, but there has to be some consensus outside personal preferences. So, what engine, Auto tranny and Tcase would you recommend and what challenges (frame cutting, short propshaft, will not mate differentials) does the recommendation present? for purists, Im eliminating the 2.25 do to lack of power but open to all other opinions. thanks for your posts or pm's

    Step #2: Planning drivetrain, Here we go.....
    Last edited by heatxcape; 07-03-2016 at 07:06 PM.

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