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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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hello im a first time jag owner. i got a 1989xjs v12 black on black and a lot of plans of it. I have a goal of a 0-60 time under 6 sec and a top speed of 180.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Welcome aboard.

With a few minor engine mods, manual trans and diff ratio change your 0-60 shouldn't be too hard to reach

Not so sure about 180 top speed!

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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well i got a T700 laying in my yard out of my 88 firebird the trans is good only 80,000 miles so i was thinking of try the conversion from johns cars
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Welcome to the forum,

Good luck, don't forget to post up your progress.
 
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Welcome to the forum labalb.

Hope you enjoy it here.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

180 in an XJS, are you planning on launching it from the deck of a Carrier?

Be good to follow your project.
 
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