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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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I am having a hard time finding any parts for the car. I want to add a cam and some other engine parts does anyone know a good web site. It has the 4.0l supercharged Jaguar motor. I also need a wiring diagram for the stereo I do not know what the colors mean or what each color goes to. I also need wheels I want old school style 5 spoke racing rims if anyone has any leads that would be appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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Here ya go, try this for the stereo and other links.... JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:29 AM
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I'm not sure what you're talking about in regards to cams. These cars are overhead cam, there are 4 camshaft on this engine. These aren't like overhead valve engines, you can't do a quick cam swap for power.

The best way it seems to get more power out of these engines is going with a twin screw supercharger setup to replace the Eaton on the car.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks guys I really appreciate the information I had no idea there were 4 cams I have been trying to research the engine its hard to find information in the states on them or parts. I was thinking about doing the swap but do not know what engine to use I know you can use a bunch of different type any suggestions I want over 400 horse and I do not want to spend a whole lot getting there I have heard a 350 would be my best option for reliability and horse power.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Thanks guys I really appreciate the information I had no idea there were 4 cams I have been trying to research the engine its hard to find information in the states on them or parts. I was thinking about doing the swap but do not know what engine to use I know you can use a bunch of different type any suggestions I want over 400 horse and I do not want to spend a whole lot getting there I have heard a 350 would be my best option for reliability and horse power.
If you want to get over 400 at the crank, there are ways to do it with supercharger pulleys.

To switch this car to a 350, really an LS1 350, you'll probably spend at least 10k to get the swap done in a decent way.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JR3
Thanks guys I really appreciate the information I had no idea there were 4 cams I have been trying to research the engine its hard to find information in the states on them or parts. I was thinking about doing the swap but do not know what engine to use I know you can use a bunch of different type any suggestions I want over 400 horse and I do not want to spend a whole lot getting there I have heard a 350 would be my best option for reliability and horse power.
Look in the sticky s, and download the JTIS21.
All the info you should ever need in there.
 
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