Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
94-95 was the 3.9 liter, same as what is in all the US Defenders 90's/110...the block is buick, yes. (the 80's thunderbird supercharger bolts right up to it ) Then 1996 was the first year of the 4.0.

The manual transmission was actually the option i believe, the only problem was it [manual tranny] was originally made for the 2.5 diesel in england and our 4.0 V8 would shred those gears like cheese...that's the only reason why i didn't get the manual.

Yes and no. The auto was the optional one at first. The manual was standard in the sd. Key to that is the sd. The others had auto. It was optional until 96(when they changed motors) when I do believe it was flipped the other way around and you had to ask for a manual(which I also believe 96 was the last year for a manual in general). I agree with you on the 94-95 motors thing. I couldn't remember that one for sure, but I do believe you to be right. Either way, they are great all around vehicles.

Btw, you have a great looking rig too. I am glad to see pics of it actually getting used.