4.0L SOHC Anything Useful from the 4.0 LR3?

[DPDISXR4Ti]

As we all know, the Land Rover LR3 used the Cologne 4.0 OHC engine for a short period of time - 2005 - 07. I've never come across one in the junkyard but I imagine one day I will. Just wondering if there's anything worth grabbing from that engine that might be considered an upgrade for a common Ranger/Explorer 4.0 OHC. I believe the stated HP/torque numbers are a bit higher for the LR version of the engine.

 

[SenorNoob]

Interesting. Subbed for more info...

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Were they the one with the variable runner intake? There's software in the Spanish oak 1024k pcms to control it.

 

[Curious Hound]

We're they the one with the variable runner intake? There's software in the Spanish oak 1024k pcms to control it.

Variable runner intake?
Like this?

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Variable runner intake?
Like this?

For those not "in the know," this is what the idle of a 4.0 SOHC sounds like.

 

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Were they the one with the variable runner intake? There's software in the Spanish oak 1024k pcms to control it.

Not sure. Maybe???

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Not sure. Maybe???

Wait.... merkur guy! Long time, no talk!

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

https://www.roverlandparts.com/collections/intake-manifolds/products/engine-intake-manifold-lr3-4l-2005-2007

https://ebay.io/m/VjLJme

Well. If this is the LR3 intake, it's certainly different than ranger and the two explorer ones. May explain output differences. Looks very similar to a 3.0 SHO and BOA/BOB intake

 

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Well. If this is the LR3 intake, it's certainly different than ranger and the two explorer ones. May explain output differences. Looks very similar to a 3.0 SHO and BOA/BOB intake

Wow, very different indeed!