M57 Power for Your Defender: A Comprehensive Swap Guide || Mahker 4x4

Unlock the M57's Full Potential: Your Ultimate Land Rover Defender Swap Guide
Dreaming of transforming your Land Rover Defender into a performance powerhouse? Look no further! This in-depth guide dives deep into the world of M57 engine swaps, offering invaluable insights from the experts at Mahker 4x4.
Discover everything you need to know about sourcing the perfect M57 engine, tackling the complex installation process, and unleashing its true potential through expert tuning. We'll walk you through common challenges and provide solutions, ensuring your M57 swap is a roaring success.
Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a dedicated DIY enthusiast, this video is packed with essential information to help you make informed decisions and achieve your Land Rover dreams.
Join us as we explore the intricacies of M57 engine swaps and discover why it's the ultimate choice for Land Rover Defender enthusiasts seeking power, performance, and reliability.
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[@listerjones]

Thanks to you defender boys for the info as I am now shoehorning an M57 into a 1964 MK2 Jaguar....

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

Great info! I’m looking into doing this conversion on my d1 but unfortunately I don’t have 30k so I will have to have a go myself. You can clearly see where that 30-40k goes, your attention to detail and workmanship is top notch 👍

[@BigpopsyX5]

I had a m57 in my e53 x5 2005, picked the car up at 53000 got rid of it at 147000 miles used it for towing a big caravan for 10 years fantastic engine you will struggle to kill it never failed to start out broke down

[@wearemahker]

@@BigpopsyX5 now that’s great feedback we love the 57 for reliably we rarely get a warrenty claim on the m57 swaps ☝️

[@professor_thunder]

Cheers to our UK Brothers from the USA. Rock On

[@iceman9678]

In the USA it makes sense to go with a Chevy small block for an engine swap. For me, I like simple, availability of parts, and reliability. Most modern engines lack one or all of those characteristics.

[@East_Coast_Ghost86]

The m57 is very simple, and you can order parts through AutoZone, Oreilly's, or Advanced Auto Parts stores easily. Also, the reliability is unparalleled, and the fuel mileage is bananas. I get roughly 42mpg in my Discovery 2, in California. If you are handy with the tools, you can DIY an m57 and 8spd swap yourself, for about the aame cost, perhaps cheaper, than the vortec/LS options people toss in. Also, you get more gears. So it's nothing but winning. The m57 kills the SBC.

[@davidnjoroge8495]

another favorite one is mb om613 or om648 ,they produce same powee as m57 and quite reliable with iron block as well

[@jeffreyscott4564]

Dave, you and your staff build some amazing Land Rovers. We can't source newer Land Rovers here in the US so some have bought into the world of Ineos. The Grenadier uses the B58 in The United States and and as a owner the the Ineos seems to be a good truck. I enjoy watching your videos and seeing some really nice Land Rover builds.

[@davidv1612]

Great vid Dave. Can’t wait to join the queue 👍

[@welshwarrior220]

Bombproof super reliable and never seen one die.........let me know if you know of one that has and it will probably have more than 500k on it. Next breath "we fully rebuild all of ours, and if you consider fitting a second hand unit make sure it has less than 100k" Either they are reliable and can easily do 500k (at which point throw a 300k engine in knowing it will last another 200k" or low miles are important? I am getting mixed signals all the way through this video.

[@stevepickering5866]

Bloody hell Dave, some incredible stats and facts in this episode, I’ve had a few 3.0 S6 BMW cars and can certainly attest to their reliability in the original form…would love to put the 400hp version in the Wolf with an auto box but £40k is indeed a hefty price tag, but worth it IMHO, will you take kidney in part exchange, 1 careful owner, vgc, probably over a million miles by now though 😂 ❤ Mahker

[@ewanadair3590]

Love this video

[@StephenHowson]

Okay... fifty gees baby - I need to sort the rust, and a chassis swap - but I do see my going for an M57 at some point. Or a V8 for the noise.

[@cameronwood1994]

The other thing that's an advantage with the M57 is that it's only 13 mm (0.5 in) longer than a Td5, despite the extra cylinder. The Ineos Grenadier uses the B57 by the way, which is a lot better than the N57.

[@liamfitzgerald8557]

The M57 actually has the cast iron block and single turbo which makes it far more reliable then the aluminium N57

[@cameronwood1994]

@@liamfitzgerald8557 The M57TU2 also uses an aluminium block, and the TOP versions of the TU and TU2 have twin turbos.

[@sarahdell4042]

40k for a shop to fully handle the swap, who has the expertise is a very fair figure. While I’m sure you could find another shop to do it cheaper initially. They will be learning as they go, and there will be endless teething issues along the way which will drive costs up. I’ve learned, you never actually save money doing that. Just suck it up, and pay the experts.

[@wearemahker]

@@sarahdell4042 it’s nice to hear thanks Sarah.

[@yasarnawaz5035]

Love the video, I have a Range Rover suffix A which I am going to put a M57 engine in from a e39 530d. I do have a breakers yard full of parts so ideally looking to use bits I have in my yard for the build. I do have a 635d so plan to use the injectors out of this. The gearbox ideally do a manual conversion. What upgraded parts can I purchase of you as going to use for off roading so need some serious power bigger turbo, intercooler etc.

[@philipkearns9757]

Interesting to see you mention the Grenadier. I would think Grenadier owners would be very interested is some of the things you could offer.

[@wearemahker]

@@philipkearns9757 we plan to offer tuning options and upgrades soon.

[@nicholastoo858]

Does the quote come with the engine or do I have to find the engine?

[@wearemahker]

@@nicholastoo858 yes that’s inclusive of the Recon engine kit

[@roblinchan2751]

So what engine mounts do you use?

[@roverdogs_keithwhelchel]

Love these videos first off. second thing can this be done in a D2 in the states? prefer an automatic but otherwise I do enjoy these

[@andybegbie8553]

Have you done an M57 into a disco 1?

[@komunakomunalska1664]

why you do the m57 swaps , do you change or upgrade parts on the drivetrain or they remain stock ? and also what do you think about the 184hp engine m57 thats also with a iron block

[@ОлегСех]

Do you have experience with OM606 and mechanical pump?

[@waleedally3504]

Hey Dave, help me which engine mounting to use.

[@philippevoordecker6956]

Thanks for the video. I was interested with the bmw engine who seems very reliable. But 30.000 lst is what I did pay for my defender 110 with puma 2.2 in 2012 now 240.000km ... unfortunaly, I do not have the money. I am not sure this litle modification would be permited in Belgium.

[@marco_au_boulot6747]

What a shame, we can t swap motor in France ;( u'r lucky in UK !

[@joshuafarrow-f1x]

Is the conversion the same on all defenders? Or is there differences between converting a 300tdi/TD5/puma? Mainly mounting is all I’m concerned about

[@raysamuelngoma5734]

Probably a dumb question but will ask it anyway; can you swap a M54 engine into a landrover defender 110 puma?

[@okaadventures3446]

Thanks for the insight,how would this engine go in a 4.5t 4x4 truck?

[@bushflyr7335]

Brilliant. Have you thought of trying a Ford 6r80 trans? IMO automatics are far superior for off roading.

[@husq2100]

Why bother with the Ford when the M57 is commonly bolted to (from factory) the ZF 6 speed that that Ford box is based on….

[@nnoddy8161]

Dave, Just brilliant. Can you/will you ship a complete engine and ancillaries overseas? What is the cost, excluding the labour associated with installation? Thanks again.

[@wearemahker]

@@nnoddy8161 of course we can send me a email please [e-mail]

[@nnoddy8161]

@@wearemahker Done.

[@pitchman1974]

Great info! Anyone ever done a m57 in a P38? Just wondering what tranny to use etc.

[@michaelridler5119]

Would you prepare a Range Rover classic ready to be converted to electric? Most EV converters will do the EV conversion but won’t do any chassis work, upgrade suspension, axel refurbs body work etc. A Tesla 3 motor centrally mounted with a 100KWh battery over an M57 all day long for me. 😉💪

[@wearemahker]

@@michaelridler5119 more than happy todo everything you wish come and see us,

[@CamC146]

May be a bit of a stupid question, but feels as if we may be getting shafted soon for older diesel vehicles. Would there be any possibility of a similar bmw in-line 6 petrol version. Aware you do big v8s that are petrol, feel in some cases that may be a bit excessive for certain circumstances.

[@saharien]

Hello, can be fitted to LHD DF 110 td5? thank you very much

[@darrenmeddings7484]

Is it the same engine that’s in a L322 TD6?

[@zedman442]

Yes TD6 same BMW engine

[@dgc3669]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but are you able to provide any guidance on how an owner would go about advising any authorities (thinking of the DVLA) of such a change. Do you provide any documentation to support the conversion that the DVLA would accept, or am I worrying about something that is actually a moot point? Hopefully owners who have had this conversion done could chime in with their experience?

[@wearemahker]

Question answered in this weeks Q and A which is up now

[@Palmhavenhome]

would a md57 be suitable for the 110? Asking from australia

[@wearemahker]

Question answered in this weeks Q and A which is up now

[@squadmental314]

my m57 already runnning the engine more powerfull i put in on defender 90

[@Rderbbux]

How does an r380 handle the m57? Can it reliably handle a standard 184 variant?

[@wearemahker]

@@Rderbbux unfortunately it’s not something we’ve tried they die behind a tuned td5 so not even contemplating it. We move the mt82 it’s why we invested thousands into developing our adapter.

[@Predator27007]

Can you fit to Discovery 1?

[@wearemahker]

@@Predator27007 yes no problem

[@miyandanyangu6159]

Hi, I dropped an enquiry on your website, no response. Well, I need to know how much an M57 2.5 meshed with ashcroft 6 speed gearbox with wiring harnesses plug and play delivery to Zambia Ndola. How much would this cost?

[@miyandanyangu6159]

@ Dave, looks like no one's really seing my post here 😢

[@wearemahker]

Hiya, we all have small families and we respect our weekends off! it’s important to take some time away from work. Please can you email [e-mail] and mentioned that you are contacting from KZbin. Cheers, Chris.

[@joe6793]

great engines but i have managed to blow up an m57 in my 325d. ran off its own oil, my own fault tbh but not impossible to blow them up 😂

[@AzizAhaouu]

bonjour , je cherche a monte un M57 sur mon defender 90 , et je suis a la recherche des kits complet et aussi un peu de conseil de savoir faire , merci d avance

[@flocagecoupefeu]

Bonjour je voudrais faire pareil, avez vous avancer de votre côté ?

[@AzizAhaouu]

hello Dave .laisse moi un lien ou je peut procurer la brides qui va entre la boite a vitesse bmw m57 et la reducteur existant du defender merci

[@esquire9445]

I don’t think you need to worry about giving away trade secrets. If you tell everyone what you are doing it sets you up as the expert and people will pay more to have you do the work. Also, if you package kits for conversions and sell them worldwide you will make more money because that kind of business scales. If you are the expert, people will buy your products. Share the knowledge, share the expertise, figure out a financial funnel to get yourself more money with less time.

[@Flatcoat11]

I’ve subscribed so what engine mounts do you use ?

[@binoyjohn920]

😂😂😂

[@tomfreeman650]

Land Rover already had a really great engine /,engines 200tdi and 300tdi bags of torque ,easy to fix and work on ,so they stopped making them

[@zedman442]

I think you lost some people at £30k. I mean stock engine can be picked up for £500. Fettling add another £500. What are the other costs?

[@wearemahker]

@@zedman442 oh I love a smart comment you can’t even buy 4 new injectors for £500 so I suggest you do your research on what a fully rebuilt and dressed m57 costs !

[@zedman442]

@ I never talked about parts I said you can buy a running engine for £500. Which you can. Yes it won’t have new parts which you elude to in your videos but you can freshen up an old engine for a few hundred by not buying new. I’m just saying £30k will put people off. What’s the breakdown in costs. How do you compare to DieselpumpUk?

[@wearemahker]

@@zedman442 we do not install used engines only fully Rebuilt And I don’t need to compare myself to anyone we do what we do and luke does his thing.

[@zedman442]

@ Good luck to your business. All the best.

[@MrSokwe]

You should bring your price down a little to get more customers, 30k is very expensive.