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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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any more details on that upgrade?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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On the single coil?
The twin coils on mine were working okay, but I wanted to eliminate them and the associated wires to prevent a problem later on.
I think this coil has a better spark though, for what it's worth!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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92 w/71k
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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what coil did you use?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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This is the one I'm using, and this is the website I ordered it from. They had the best prices.
Great British Cars: Jaguar V12 uprated coil DAC6093, Jaguar
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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got the V12 top end partially reassembled. new vacuum advance module. painted the cam covers, new cam cover gaskets, polished the crossover with all new AAV hoses and crossover hoses. plugged the air rail holes with 5/16 x 18 allen headless bolts. im chuffed as chips over the way it came out.
ill post more pics when i get the intakes back on.

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Well, this here adds at least 30 h.p.!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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Mish_mish, that's only if you use high performance high gloss paint. (decreases wind resistance) LOL
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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like said litle rough been 16yrs!

coil mount on shroud.

fully adjustable fuel pressure regulator,, right now at 34psi.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mish_Mish
Well, this here adds at least 30 h.p.!
the new wiring should add at least 200hp to 50 i started out with. lol
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Do those wires have a glossy finish too?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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do yours?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Oh yes! I even used aerodynamic zip ties.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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lol. thats a lot of attention to detail. is that why you bought a convertable? cause its more aerodynamic?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Of course! Without any roof there is less drag!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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might wanna shave your head.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Hmmm....you might be onto something there!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Got to get you some of these!

Homer trys to by a car as crusty - YouTube
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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hahahahahahah,,, you guys are funny!!!!

somebody is all talk and NO action, hmm.
 
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