88 2.5di....What is a direct replacement, but a newer engine

[Chatdad112]

Hi learned types. I have an 88 2.5 di engine fitted to my Land Rover. It's tired and I could use some more power. Can anyone, please, suggest a swap, for more power and a straight swap..ie a later engine. I'm happy to stick with Transit engines. I know Rover's v8 fits etc. and many other engines, but the conversion work has already been done for the Transit lump. Thanks.

[dumper]

I read some time back that when the London cabs had di’s in when they needed a new engine in them they were fitting a Japanese engine in them I can’t remember but it may have been an Isuzu maybe there is a black cab forum that may help

[twin wheel camper]

Just put a turbo Di in, dead simple no messing with gearbox issues or engine mounts and about 100 other issues with a different engine, will have about 100 hp and just as reliable as the Di you have fitted

[Chug]

+1
look for a late nineties turbo diesel Transit, or the LDV convoy in the late nineties had the same Ford 2.5di turbo engine.