Oops. Just bought a '91 XJS with no motor!
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Oops. Just bought a '91 XJS with no motor!
So, in another thread, Rivguy said he saw a very nice, 50k mile '91 V12 XJS Coupe at a local shop (Oakland CA). No motor or transmission from a small fire, otherwise great shape. He said the shop owner was putting it on eBay.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...and-ca-164507/
So I found the auction. $999 starting bid. What the heck? So I bid. Was outbid a couple of times, then decided just to drop it. Oh well. The other bidder must have been the seller, because he withdrew it, and I was winning.
And I won it for the opening price.
Now all I have to do is ship from CA to GA. Actually not that expensive.
Thing is, not only is it beautiful, but it's exactly what I need. I picked up my '94 4.0 XJS Coupe with the thought in my mind that I would eventually lump it with an LS engine (yeah I know). But the '94 is in remarkable shape and I'm enjoying it for what it is. But I still want to do a swap. And now I can.
Then there's this: locally, I've been in contact with a guy who has an 87k mile '95 XJ12 (X305) that he wants to sell for $1000 (he's posted it on the forum). If I pick that up and it's in good shape, I would have the option of putting the 6.0 with a 4L80 into the XJS.
All in all, a very surprising day!
Here's the car. And it's black, I love black.
Padre
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...and-ca-164507/
So I found the auction. $999 starting bid. What the heck? So I bid. Was outbid a couple of times, then decided just to drop it. Oh well. The other bidder must have been the seller, because he withdrew it, and I was winning.
And I won it for the opening price.
Now all I have to do is ship from CA to GA. Actually not that expensive.
Thing is, not only is it beautiful, but it's exactly what I need. I picked up my '94 4.0 XJS Coupe with the thought in my mind that I would eventually lump it with an LS engine (yeah I know). But the '94 is in remarkable shape and I'm enjoying it for what it is. But I still want to do a swap. And now I can.
Then there's this: locally, I've been in contact with a guy who has an 87k mile '95 XJ12 (X305) that he wants to sell for $1000 (he's posted it on the forum). If I pick that up and it's in good shape, I would have the option of putting the 6.0 with a 4L80 into the XJS.
All in all, a very surprising day!
Here's the car. And it's black, I love black.
Padre
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No kidding!!!! A very nice car and a very decent price.
Now, we will have two "install V12" threads.
Were I ten years younger and... I would have been sorely tempted.
That car is about 25 miles from here.
Although, failing to source a sound V12 at the right price, an LS1
done the Jaguar-Specialties way would be awesome.
Congrats!!!
Carl
Now, we will have two "install V12" threads.
Were I ten years younger and... I would have been sorely tempted.
That car is about 25 miles from here.
Although, failing to source a sound V12 at the right price, an LS1
done the Jaguar-Specialties way would be awesome.
Congrats!!!
Carl
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Here I am at a charity race (my Camaro was broken):
But this is what I'm thinking if I go LS3 on the XJS:
Of course, I have other options:
Viper:
2JZ (from a forum member):
I've even thought about a 3.6 LFX V6 out of the new Camaro's - 320 hp and economy to boot.
Padre
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I just checked the VIN, and it's one of the last 100 pre-facelift cars. I suppose that makes it a little special.
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Yes, I've seen that. 6x Six-Speed GM 4L80E Automatic Transmission (850hp) - TCI® Auto They get pretty decent reviews and have ironed out the initial problems over the years. But they are over $5k.
That would be an option if I picked up a V12 with the 4L80. Alas, today, I looked at an 85k mile 6.0 V12. No go. Too many uncertainties.
Chevy Performance has their connect and cruise kits, some of which come with the 4L85E, but most come with the 6L80E, which I'm very familiar with and know how to program.
This would work, LSA Supercharged, 550hp, only $17k (ouch): Connect & Cruise LSA Crate Engine | Chevrolet
Once I get the car (next week?), I'm going to evaluate it and decide on Classic Jaguar or Modern LS.
Padre
That would be an option if I picked up a V12 with the 4L80. Alas, today, I looked at an 85k mile 6.0 V12. No go. Too many uncertainties.
Chevy Performance has their connect and cruise kits, some of which come with the 4L85E, but most come with the 6L80E, which I'm very familiar with and know how to program.
This would work, LSA Supercharged, 550hp, only $17k (ouch): Connect & Cruise LSA Crate Engine | Chevrolet
Once I get the car (next week?), I'm going to evaluate it and decide on Classic Jaguar or Modern LS.
Padre
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That car was close by us and both myself and smgdata were considering doing something with it. Glad it went to a fellow forum member. It looked siperb from what we could see in the pictures. And it is well worth $1000, the interior is worth that alone.
Personally Id love to see the later 6.0 V12 going into it, but whatever you put in it, its one more XJ-S back from the brink.
Keep us posted on your progress
That car was close by us and both myself and smgdata were considering doing something with it. Glad it went to a fellow forum member. It looked siperb from what we could see in the pictures. And it is well worth $1000, the interior is worth that alone.
Personally Id love to see the later 6.0 V12 going into it, but whatever you put in it, its one more XJ-S back from the brink.
Keep us posted on your progress
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@Padre
That car was close by us and both myself and smgdata were considering doing something with it. Glad it went to a fellow forum member. It looked siperb from what we could see in the pictures. And it is well worth $1000, the interior is worth that alone.
Personally Id love to see the later 6.0 V12 going into it, but whatever you put in it, its one more XJ-S back from the brink.
Keep us posted on your progress
That car was close by us and both myself and smgdata were considering doing something with it. Glad it went to a fellow forum member. It looked siperb from what we could see in the pictures. And it is well worth $1000, the interior is worth that alone.
Personally Id love to see the later 6.0 V12 going into it, but whatever you put in it, its one more XJ-S back from the brink.
Keep us posted on your progress
1990 XJS Coupe, V12, 70k miles.
It arrives tomorrow. $550.
So I guess this means I'll be saving 1&1/2 XJS's. The '90 was headed to the crusher.
Padre
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I imagine I'll have lots of parts for sale.
Padre
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