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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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hi here for everyone
I have only ordinary question Im just guest about engine swap for my s type v6 2.5 for v8 is it possible? and is it gona be too complicated?
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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No and yes

Much, much, much too complicated. You pretty much have to stick with what Jaguar built. Sorry
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 05:45 PM
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Just buy a 4.2 v8 car,
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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You'll spend more than the car is worth trying to get the computers to talk to each other.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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you can get a 4.2 v8 car in the uk from £800 up to 5/6k,so just get a 4.2 v8,and drive it back home.
 
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