No manual gearbox or limited slip differential option were available for any models. The jaguar xj x350 is a fullsize fourdoor luxury sedansaloon manufactured and marketed worldwide by jaguar cars for model years 20032009 as the third generation of the jaguar xj saloon carrying the internal designation x350 and the internal designation x358, following its 2007 intermediate facelift. Bmws, rx7s, mazda miatas, jaguar sedans, datsun 240s, 260s, and 280zs. Our basic philosophy on jaguar v8 engine conversions is very simple. The contemporaneous xk8xkr has seen a few attempts to fit a manual gearbox elite and performance jag in drby did one and normand, on here has also. Jaguar specialties is your one stop choice for anything related to jaguarchevy v8 conversion.
I know folk on here have done some wierd and wonderful conversions. Jaguar xjs conversions, parts and advice from johns cars. Tremco tko 500 5speed conversion kit for jaguar xjs 375250. I didnt think this car was produced in a manual trans in any market. Does anyone know of, or done a manual conversion on one of these using other boxes and maybe a modified auto bellhousing. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. X308 with manual transmission conversion page 1 jaguar. Nov 08, 2012 the jaguar ftype is the front runner to receive jaguars forthcoming manual gearboxes. Two jaguar built xkrs exist and there have been a couple of conversions elite xk however as you need to have feedback from the gearbox to the computer systems it is. One of the most fascinating powertrain conversion platforms among the jeeps are those into the jeep xj cherokee. We have concentrated here on the 5speed version because of the rarity of 4speed models. Xkxj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale a full set of components to convert existing manual xkxj oe manual car to a modern 5 speed set up with an overdrive 5th, all parts including rebuilt gearbox with gstick position to suit the installation, propshaft not included. The stepbystep instruction manual makes installation relatively easy and includes. The xj6 was fuelinjected from 1978 and both were lwbonly from 1974.
Jaguar never intended the xjc to be sporty, but with the right work, it can be a hoot on a backroad. Jaguar specialties is your one stop choice for anything related to jaguar chevy v8 conversion. Mar 08, 2012 twr offered a manual version available through the official jaguar dealer network, this used the getrag 260 gearbox as found on larger bmws of that era, but as the gearbox has an integral bellhousing you will need an adaptor plate to fit a nonv12 sourced box. Below are the jaguar conversions and jaguar parts available from johns cars.
Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The car was in florida before being sold to the previous owner in washington in 1994, and it was recently acquired from him by the seller. A nonjci conversion sells for 50%70% below the value of an equivalent johns cars xj v8 jaguar. The v8 engines used in xks and xjs are almost all autos.
Jaguar xjs conversions, parts and advice keep your xjs in top shape with johns cars conversions. The jaguar xj series cars have, since their inception, been considered among the. So jaguar specialties began a program to offer a chevy v8 conversion package for this model, something that no other jaguar conversion company hashad ever done. During this time only 352 manual vehicles were produced, making. Xj6 series 3 tail shaft complete including center bearing in great condion was removed for gearbox conversion had no vibrations. Simply performance has been supplying v12 5 speed manual conversions for over 10 years. The kit is designed for 8894 models, and uses any chevy v8 and t700r4 or 4l60e transmissions.
Xj6 xj12 xj6c xj12c vanden plas xjs xjsc xj8 xj8l xk8 xkr. Apr 18, 2018 air conditioning was standard, but no manual gearbox was offered. Conversion is warranted for 90 days, which is the warranty carried by tremec. Mike roddy jag service has converted mark2, e type and xjs to manual and infact over the last 25 years we have converted almost 70 jaguars to manual transmission.
Kit is developed to replace the borgwarner and general motors three or fourspeed automatics supplied in the 19751996 xj s v12. When cleaning the engine bay we found the vin number. The last xjs was produced on april 4, 1996, with the xk8 taking its place. The jaguar aj v8 engine was designed to give excellent performance, refinement, economy and low vibration levels.
The jaguar xj xj40 is a fullsize luxury sedan manufactured by jaguar cars between 1986 and 1994. In car tuning culture, an engine swap is the process of removing a cars original engine and. Finally, a johns cars v8 jaguar is worth more than a standard jaguar jaguar. Mainly this kit is used to convert the ancient gm400 3 speed box fitted to the xjs v12. This 1985 jaguar xjs is powered by an l98 350ci v8 with tuned port injection that was donated from a 1989 camaro. We specialise in using the original get rag 5 speed from the xjs when fitted to the v12 xjs and e type it gives you another world of performance. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of jaguar xj 5. Jaguar xjs v12 manual sound 1988 jaguar xj s with simply performance five speed getrag gearbox conversion, aj6 engineering intake and tt. Jan 24, 2012 the xj s replaced the legendary jaguar etype or xke in september 1975, and was based on the xj saloon. With improvements in power, fuel economy, reliability and broad range driveability, there is nothing like an xj with a gm v8. Our boltin jaguar v8 conversion kits are basically an engine and. Finally, a johns cars v8 jaguar is worth more than a standard jaguarjaguar.
This kit can also be used to convert from 4 speed manual to 5 speed manual. There an untapped resource in your jaguar which is waiting to be discovered. A better choice may be a straightthrough 4speed or 5speed such as the richmond gear street 5speed. Existing brakes, transmission and suspension components may be. Jaguar xjs v12 manual sound 1988 jaguar xjs with simply performance five speed getrag gearbox conversion, aj6 engineering intake and tt. Jaguar xj6 shop manual service repair book clutch manual transmission gearbox xj fits. The t5 modified transmissions offered for this conversion are not as strong and durable as the original 4speeds. The contemporaneous xk8xkr has seen a few attempts to fit a manual gearbox elite and performance jag in drby did one and normand, on here has also managed it. Xk xj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale a full set of components to convert existing manual xk xj oe manual car to a modern 5 speed set up with an overdrive 5th, all parts including rebuilt gearbox with gstick position to suit the installation, propshaft not included. Complete systems will come with pedals, hydraulic linkage, bell, clutch, flywheel, transmission. Find great deals on ebay for jaguar gearbox and jaguar manual gearbox. We are looking at putting a manual 6speed conversion together for the xk8 and xkr, but we need to gauge interest.
Keep jaguar bellhousing, flywheel and starter together. It was officially unveiled on 8 october 1986 as an allnew, second generation of the xj to replace the series iii, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the series iii was discontinued in 1992. In the latest jaguar journal, on page 28, there is an article about a t5 manual conversion kit developed by predator performance. We specialize in chevy v8 conversion for jaguar cars from 19701996 xj6, xj6c, xj12, xj12c, vanden plas, and xjs and offer all combinations of kits, parts, and special upgrades to make your conversion the most reliable, best performing, most fuel efficient, and least expensive to maintain. The xj40 replaced the xj6 for 1987, while the xj12 soldiered on until. Twr offered a manual version available through the official jaguar dealer network, this used the getrag 260 gearbox as found on larger bmws of that era, but as the gearbox has an integral bellhousing you will need an adaptor plate to fit a nonv12 sourced box. For a quad cam 32v v8 it was very compact, weighing in at only 200 kilograms 441 lb. The manual gearbox v12 version was produced from 1975 until 1981. The replacement for the etype, the jaguar xjs matched the xj sedans in longevity and in variations xjs, xjshe, xj sc cabriolet, xjs convertible. The purchase price of this manual will be credited to any suncoast conversions v8 conversion kit purchased at a future date. Jaguar chevy ls1 ls3 lsx v8 conversion kit xj6 xj6c xj12c xjs xjsc. For instance, if your car has a rear axle ratio of 2. This basic kit will get the engine and transmission in the car and mounted, and. While there are some references to the jaguar v8 conversion application, the vast majority of the information in this manual is valid for use in any 12volt negative ground automotive application.
With our conversion kit, you can use the chevy motor and automatic transmission of your choice to create your dream jaguar. Why not ensure that your jaguar is performing as well as it can be with the latest technologies and innovations. Jaguar mk2 fibreglass manual gearbox tunnel top, with the value of etype coupes now, these early cars represent very good value for money. At simply performance we have been supplying these kits for nearly 15 years. Air conditioning was standard, but no manual gearbox was offered.
Quick movie with my modification of jag xj8, enjoy. My trusty 300k mile xj6 needed something to help keep her young, and i decided the best thing would be a manual gearbox. This listing is for our basic jaguar v8 conversion kit and conversion manual for. It was the third and final evolution of the xj40 platform which had been in production since 1986. The getrag was used by jaguar from the late xj6 series 3 and future models. Rated for a continuous 550 hp and 500 ftlbs of torque, this gearbox has a low 3. Jaguar never intended the xjc to be sporty, but with the right work. Jaguar xj 6 5 speed manual gearbox conversion my trusty 300k mile xj6 needed something to help keep her young, and i decided the best thing would be a manual gearbox.
Jaguar xk8 ls1 6speed t56 manual transmission conversion by jaguar. Jaguar xj6 5 speed manual gearbox conversion my trusty 300k mile xj6 needed something to help keep her young, and i decided the best thing would be a manual gearbox. Jaguar raised the xj6 and xj12 front bumpers to meet u. I have a friend that has a 1998 xj8 that the transmission just went out on. Xkxj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale car and. The jaguar ajv8 engine was designed to give excellent performance, refinement, economy and low vibration levels. The prototype car for this project was a pretty basic 88 xj6 that received a 305 tpi fuel injected engine and t700r4 auto overdrive transmission. The jaguar xj x308 is a fullsize luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by jaguar cars for years 19972003 across two generations and featuring jaguars ajv8 and jaguars independent rear suspension. The driven man has been building xjs 5 and 6speed conversions for a long time, and more recently has had great luck with our etype conversion.
Two jaguar built xkrs exist and there have been a couple of conversions elite xk however as you need to have feedback from the gearbox to the computer systems it is way more complex than just bolting one on. Jaguar xkr manual gearbox conversion readdownload xkxj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale. Time to sell my 1986 jaguar xjsc with a 5 speed manual. Jaguar chevy v8 conversion basic kit xj6 xj6c xjs xjsc ebay. Time to sell my 1986 jaguar xj sc with a 5 speed manual.
Jaguar gearbox for sale in uk 44 used jaguar gearboxs. Our basic philosophy on jaguarv8 engine conversions is very simple. We supply a complete nut and bolt package to convert to manual. Have a look at my other items happy to combine postage. Complete systems will come with pedals, hydraulic linkage, bell, clutch, flywheel, transmission and everything else necessary to put it. A nonjci conversion sells for 50%70% below the value of an equivalent johns cars xj. The simple kit allows you to fit the manual 5 speed getrag gearbox to the v12 engines. Our kits can be used to convert jaguar xj6, xjs, or xj40 models to tpi, tbi.
Daimlan manual gearbox conversion daimler v8 250 jaglovers. Jaguar manual gearbox for sale in uk view 47 bargains. We have available t5 conversion kits available for mk2s and etypes with no body modifications required. Kit is developed to replace the borgwarner and general motors three or fourspeed automatics supplied in the 19751996 xjs v12. It can be fitted across a range of platforms including the late 6 litre v12s.
Rover sd1 gearbox unit 5 speed manual gearbox identification there are two manual gearboxes fitted to the sdi range a 4speed and a 5speed. Dec 12, 2017 jaguar never intended the xj c to be sporty, but with the right work, it can be a hoot on a backroad. We specialize in chevy v8 conversion for jaguar cars from 19701996 xj6, xj6c, xj12, xj12c, vanden plas, and xjs and offer all combinations of kits, parts, and special upgrades to make your conversion the most reliable, best performing, most fuel efficient, and least expensive to. Jun 16, 2010 my trusty 300k mile xj6 needed something to help keep her young, and i decided the best thing would be a manual gearbox. But theres a diesel gearbox on the back of this v8. The xjs replaced the legendary jaguar etype or xke in september 1975, and was based on the xj saloon. It didnt take much work to transform this jaga manual transmission. Jaguar specialties offers the only xj40 8894 xj6 chevy v8 conversion kit on the market. V8swapped 1985 jaguar xjs for sale on bat auctions sold.
A manual swap turned this v12 jaguar into a real performance car. One of the guys at predator performance has a 69 etype with a 0. Choice of transmission is an important consideration. Chrysler intrepid with supercharged v8 and conversion to rear wheel drive. With four gear sets to choose from, no differential gear change required for any model year. A bellhousing from an xk, a starter from a mark 2 and a flywheel from a 4. Jaguar xj v8 series customer introduction video this is a video issued by uk jaguar dealers to introduce and guide customers through the features of their new, v8 series jaguar. The moss 4speed is a very good transmission when properly rebuilt and the driver knows how to shift it. Jaguar v8 conversions xj6 with chevrolet 350 tuned port injection the jaguar xj series cars have, since their inception, been considered among the worlds finest automobiles, but have always seemed to suffer from a split personality. All units are rebuilt using top quality parts such as timkenntn bearings, genuine synchro rings and forks.
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