Hello all,

Just stopping by with a quick introduction. I just recently purchased a 2004 XJR. I'm a 43yo male and conduct forensic engineering and architectural investigations with a large firm in NYC. I have always wanted an XJR since I fist seen one at the New York Auto Show many many years ago an dI finally broke down and bought one.

I am pretty familiar with eaton powered vehicles as I own not one but three thunderbird supercoupes. One has a custom 2.2 Autorotor with laminoa liquid to air intercoolers, one BONE stock and the other recently switched from a custom 1.7 AR air/air IC to a custom turbo setup to the tune of over 800rwhp. I also have a few other vehicles, a supercharged mustang 302 convertible and a 4.6 SOHC supercharged T bird (none of which make as much power as my little v6 turbo bird). Ive experimented with various combinations with my eatons before dropping them for bigger and better things.

I bought the jaguar because to me quite honestly there is nothing classier than a jag. I realize there are purists that wouldnt dare modify this vehicle and others such as myself. I am as of now pretty much sure of where I would like to start my modifications. My experience with eaton twin helix blowers (m90) leads me to wanting to modify the air inlet side of the blower setup first. So far I havent come up with anyone selling anything I would use so any help in that area would be greatly appreciated. As an example my little v6 produced the most boost/power with a 95mm TB, 4" inlet tube and MAF and open element air filter. That was with an S ported m90. Stock is nowhere near that size and this only on a little v6 with a little m90. I'm positive the compromises in the jaguar system for sound control are restrictive. Exhaust wise I will probably fabricate something myself and will sure have plenty of questions on sound and resonation. SO I will be making sure to scour the forums in search of information.

Well before I get carried away...... this is just a hello. So hi!

Damon

 

Hi Damon and welcome to the forum.

Enjoy!

Anthony

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Damon,

Good to have you with us.
If you are looking for any tech help or advice the section for your car is this way XJ ( X350 & X358 ) XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum and you can find your regional section in Anthony's link above.
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Welcome to the forum Damon,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link to the X350 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome and enjoy the board

 

Hello & welcome, great that you could join us..

 

welcome to the forum - you'll find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Norri has provided - enjoy!

 

Thanks guys. Found out a bunch of info last night. Im prety familiar with both twin screws and eaton twin helix blowers so Ill be sure to chime in on the debates! I do have many questions pertaining to parts availability(things I just cant fabricate)

Thanks for the warm welcome

 

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Hi Damon,

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on acquiring a truly fine automobile!

Search the forum for posts by caldoofy on a revised intake he designed for the X350 XJR - that may or may not be similar to what you're thinking of but perhaps you'll be able to contribute to that discussion.

See you in the X350 forum!

Cheers,

Don

 

Welcome to the forum

 

So today was my first day really driving it around.....I dont know why I hadnt bought one sooner! I saw the post on his intake. With my experience with Eaton blowers anything less than a 3" intake on an M90 charger and a 3.8 v6 was restrictive. I had been running a 4"..On a smaller blower and a v6 with a 95MM TB and a slot MAF. Im thinking there is much to be gained on the inlet side with these cars. Ive seen the TB size being a limited factor allthough it seems a 95mm has been sourced from somewhere. Im wondering if its from a ford application with cable free throttle.....Must do research...Start a new thread..Oh I dont know. I really love this car!

I attached some photos. I didnt take these as they came with the car.

 

Glad your enjoying the new Jag as its a stunning car {stock} everything can always be a little bit better,so if you do any mods id luv to hear what you've done {especially with the intake}
Thanks for the pictures too.
Rab

 

welcome, as the previous owner of 05 and 06 xjrs they are great cars. now the proud owner of an 11 xj sc. I work in queens if you ever see a black xj with london tan interior driving around.,

 

Welcome! Great car choice..!