Blue collar xjr owner looking for ideas
#1
01-15-2019, 05:47 PM
Blue collar xjr owner looking for ideas
Hello fellow Jaguar enthusiast, my name is Brandon and I own a 2005 Jaguar XJR. I’m a little new to the forum even though I have been a member for at least a year now. I first joined when I purchased a 2006 XJ8L but unfortunately that car was totaled in an accident caused by tourists.
Anyway, I now have this beautiful beast of a machine which I really enjoy and want to some amazing things to.
INFO:
2005 Jaguar XJR SILVER
117K Miles
Mina Gallery Intake pkg.
Mid Reasonators Deleted
Future Plans:
Pulley Upgrade (UNDECIDED ON WHICH ONE/NEED ADVICE)
RIM UPGRADE TO 21” (UNDECIDED)
TUNED (NEED ADVICE)
I have searched the forum but it seems all the ideas I’m finding are from outdated posts so I decided to make a thread for some fresh ideas and testimonials. By the way I considered myself to be a DIY guy so I’m down for so labor intensive upgrades. I will post pics below, tell me what you guys think. Thanks
Anyway, I now have this beautiful beast of a machine which I really enjoy and want to some amazing things to.
INFO:
2005 Jaguar XJR SILVER
117K Miles
Mina Gallery Intake pkg.
Mid Reasonators Deleted
Future Plans:
Pulley Upgrade (UNDECIDED ON WHICH ONE/NEED ADVICE)
RIM UPGRADE TO 21” (UNDECIDED)
TUNED (NEED ADVICE)
I have searched the forum but it seems all the ideas I’m finding are from outdated posts so I decided to make a thread for some fresh ideas and testimonials. By the way I considered myself to be a DIY guy so I’m down for so labor intensive upgrades. I will post pics below, tell me what you guys think. Thanks
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01-16-2019, 07:59 AM
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01-16-2019, 08:49 AM
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I have done quite a bit to my 2005 XJR .
I have the smaller pulley which many say over revs the SC BUT it delivers excellent mid range performance I think.
I also had my SC ported which I believe was a total waste.
No one reputable does ECU upgrades to pre 2006 MY when big electronic upgrades by JLR were made.
The best upgrades I have done include the LSD I fitted and also cleaning out the gunge in the charge coolers and every where below the throttle body.
To minimise further gunge build up I installed water/meth injection kit as well as an oil catch can.
The water/meth kit does not increase hp but does help keep things cooler and cleaner.
I installed an upgraded SC pump along with an additional SC radiator with fans.
I did install an X pipe in place of the mid resonator as well as 200 cel cats.
Also stage 1 inlet and airfilter flap removal.
I have the smaller pulley which many say over revs the SC BUT it delivers excellent mid range performance I think.
I also had my SC ported which I believe was a total waste.
No one reputable does ECU upgrades to pre 2006 MY when big electronic upgrades by JLR were made.
The best upgrades I have done include the LSD I fitted and also cleaning out the gunge in the charge coolers and every where below the throttle body.
To minimise further gunge build up I installed water/meth injection kit as well as an oil catch can.
The water/meth kit does not increase hp but does help keep things cooler and cleaner.
I installed an upgraded SC pump along with an additional SC radiator with fans.
I did install an X pipe in place of the mid resonator as well as 200 cel cats.
Also stage 1 inlet and airfilter flap removal.
Last edited by jackra_1; 01-16-2019 at 08:53 AM.
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01-18-2019, 11:59 AM
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Ok just went out to look at my wheels and there is plenty of clearance either end of the Brembo calipers with my 19" wheels. More clearance on the front than the rear. It does look like the 18" wheels would have no problem.
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01-18-2019, 01:10 PM
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Flushing trans was not that difficult really but it is a two person job without special equipment.
Another point on the ECU tune. For non VVT 2005 XJR engines it does not gain much at all. That is what Cambo stated in another thread and since he has done it I beleive him. Certainly not much bang for the buck.
If you have never cleaned out the SC charge coolers above around 80,000 just about all mods are a waste of time.
Another point on the ECU tune. For non VVT 2005 XJR engines it does not gain much at all. That is what Cambo stated in another thread and since he has done it I beleive him. Certainly not much bang for the buck.
If you have never cleaned out the SC charge coolers above around 80,000 just about all mods are a waste of time.
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01-18-2019, 04:49 PM
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01-18-2019, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE=jackra_1;2015340]What is your build date and do you have VVT?[/QUOTE]
i spoke to Viezu and also Rica and they both can for sure tune the early ECM.
for a canned tune , chip tune.
but as soon as you say any thing about mods I.E pulley's . exhaust mods ECT,, thats the last you will hear from ether of them .
i spoke to Viezu and also Rica and they both can for sure tune the early ECM.
for a canned tune , chip tune.
but as soon as you say any thing about mods I.E pulley's . exhaust mods ECT,, thats the last you will hear from ether of them .
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01-19-2019, 12:58 AM
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01-19-2019, 03:24 AM
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To clarify, mine is one of the early X350s without VVT
13.2? Very fast, but still not quite there, unless I am missing something? Any mods done?
Ah read it again, what are you using to get those numbers?
All my times are official from Santa Pod.
Ah read it again, what are you using to get those numbers?
All my times are official from Santa Pod.
Last edited by alecescolme; 01-19-2019 at 03:31 AM.
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01-19-2019, 04:26 AM
I be more worry about maintenance at 116K miles than performance upgrade. All suspension bushings probably damaged. Air shock probably leak or about to leak. Transmission flush and filter change. Spark plug change at 100k miles. Brake fluid flush. I can go on and on.....
I’m definitely going to tackle all maintenance items first. I’m trying to make a little Christmas list for myself afterwards which is the reason my post.
Transmission is up first
Engine/ SC maintenance NEXT
Suspension: already replaced 2 rear shocks. Replacing front 2 very soon.