Range Rover Power,
Drivetrain & Suspension Upgrades
by Special
Vehicle Concepts
Power & Drivetrain Upgrades
Suspension & Braking Upgrades
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Power & Drivetrain Upgrades
4.0/4.6 Models:
Special
Vehicle Concepts offers various power boosting options for the
4.0/4.6, ranging from exhaust, ECU and air filter
upgrades all the way up to an integrated 360 HP package with an Eaton
M90S supercharger, and ported &
polished cylinder heads heads & manifolds for increased airflow.
They reprogram the engine management system to match the enhanced
performance, and instal an enhanced dual exhaust with low backpressure
mufflers and distinctive but discreet chrome tips. The entire package
is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). They own the
design for the Eaton
Supercharger kit for Range rovers from 95-2002, and used it on the 1997
Range Rover 4.6 SSE models they made for Land Rover Special Vehicles as
an official Range Rover model that year. They can modify your Range
Rover in-house, or sell you the supercharger kit to do it yourself or
have your local mechanic instal it. (see
photo at
top right).
To match the rest of the drivetrain to this greatly enhanced
power, they upgrade the transmission shift program, and instal limited
slip differentials.
New Mk III Range Rover 4.4 (L322):
Special
Vehicle Concepts has developed a power upgrade package for the new
4.4 Range Rover (June 2002 & up) incorporating an enhanced
engine management program which boosts engine power to 340 HP. They are
also working on a special supercharger package for release in November
2004 which will dramatically boost power. They are already working on
another supercharger kit for the Jaguar-derived engines to be used on
future Range Rovers, and this will also be available for the LR3.
Suspension & Braking Upgrades
4.0/4.6:
To handle the extra power and to enhance responsiveness, Special
Vehicle Concepts offers a
complete suspension upgrade incorporating compomnents they have had
specially developed such as a rear anti-sway bar. They also add
Bilstein gas pressure
shocks, a larger front anti-roll bar, and upgraded polyurethane
bushings for precise control. Brakes are
similarly upgraded with cross drilled front discs, stainless stell
braided
lines, and high performance brake pads. (SVC is working with Brembo to
produce even more upgraded braking systems for Range Rovers). Wheel and
tire options include
18" and 20" wheels with high
performance or Run-Flat tires. (Photo:
rear anti-sway bar and exhaust upgrades shown on a 4.0/4.6 with special
wheels & tires)
New Mk III Range Rover 4.4 (L322):
A similar array of suspension and braking enhancements are available
for the new Mk III Range Rover, including shocks, brakes and other high
performance components. For example, they have developed a new rear
anti-sway bar especially for the new model, and a range of upgraded
wheel and tire options is also available. Contact
Special Vehicle Concepts for more details.
More Information
Other custom Range Rover enhancements are referenced through the links
at the top of the main Range Rover Customization
page. You can also visit the Special
Vehicle Concepts website, email their
Range Rover expert Alex Hazzard,
call him at (949) 722-7100, or visit in person at 1945 Placentia Ave,
Unit B, Costa mesa, CA 92627. Special
Vehicle Concepts
has kindly agreed to assist in supporting Rangerovers.net based on the
referrals they receive -- so when you contact them please mention
you saw
them on Rangerovers.net and they will give you special treatment
and deals.