Least costly manual conversion for xjs v12

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Jun 26, 2020 | 11:56 AM

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Only quitters swap out V12's for a V8.

Jun 26, 2020 | 03:16 PM

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Okay, that makes more sense. I kind of like the diesel idea. Would a Cummins B-Series fit? I'm pretty sure you could stuff in a Daimler-Benz OM606 with a 603 injector pump, re-educated in Finland. With a big turbo and an intercooler you can get 400 reliable horsepower, better fuel economy and some wicked turbo-diesel sound.

I was wondering about shipping. Overall cost is a tad more than I estimated, but I wasn't going to get the ski jump. This guy I know from the Navy Reserve* started a job at a rod and custom shop not long ago. I should talk to him some more. He's already willing to rebuild my V12 if I manage to grenade it.

*I have the Navy convinced that I'm a diesel mechanic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constr...ed_States_Navy)), but I'm not really all that good. This guy is freakin amazing.

A diesel? A Cummins diesel??!!? Maybe if you take the hood off. You have 25 inches in height to work with. From the pan to the top of the engine. Maybe an inch or so more at the back.
plus the V12 is only 22 inches wide to the edge of the exhaust manifolds.

Jun 26, 2020 | 03:43 PM

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Only quitters swap out V12's for a V8.

Not quitting but punting.

Not everyone has the ability, time, finances and character for a V12. Presently I have 3 V12's and 1 V8 swaped jag.

Jun 27, 2020 | 03:21 AM

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Punting OK.

Jun 27, 2020 | 09:59 AM

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I see used v12 motors for sale regulatory for $1k. Even if my engine died I would just swap in another v12. It would be the easiest solution in my opinion. Plus you could perform a lot of good maintenance before installing the used motor.

Jun 27, 2020 | 02:22 PM

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All depends on your location. Ive only seen 1 non running v12 engine for sale in the last year.

Besides im not planning on keeping this car original. Never have been. If I was I wouldn't gotten one that need lots of work to be orgininal.

Quitter? Hahaha you're funny.