vincentandjackson wrote:do the landy ones bolt on to the td 27s? or is it an issue? ive heard ill need a plate between the two...
Conversion to diesel engines, in particular Nissan and Mazda engines, was very popular during the 70's 80's and early 90's. A lot of work is involved generally requiring an adapter plate between gearbox and engine and new engine mounts welded in. Sometimes a Nissan 5-speed gearbox was also fitted but this then required an adapter to the Land Rover transfer case.
As with the holden engine conversions the radiator may have to be moved forward slightly and this was often done with cutting and modifying of the front cross member.
Not sure how you would get on with the TD27 engine as this is a later engine but given time and money anything is possible. But what ever you use it generally will not be a straight bolt in swap. You will need to modifity and engineer components to suit.
After doing engine you may find you will also have to change diff ratios to suit.
Forward Specs in Henderson used to do a lot of these so could be worth while giving them a ring for a chat. They may still have adapter plates available.
TD27's are an excellent motor, my dads one is up to 440,000 now and still goes pretty hard 
for a diseasle anyway 
