XK8 Manual transmission - Has/can it be done?

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08-10-2018, 09:24 AM

melhookv12

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Hi, Can you please, please send me a direct message on here to talk about this as this electrocic issue is something I really need help with on my conversion.

Thanks

hi. you can direct message me can't you ?

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08-10-2018, 10:51 AM

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hi. you can direct message me can't you ?

With so few posts, I believe he can't. (But can reply.)

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08-12-2018, 11:37 AM

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Lwoods1 I have sent you a direct message

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10-04-2018, 10:18 AM

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Sorry for the late reply ,there are many questions I would massively appreciate you to answer, Im not an active member on here but I race my s type and am midway though a project that I think you would be hugely helpful of.

I will PM you my email if you could please contact me on there as I cant reply to you on direct message without a being amore active member. I use other fourms.

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10-04-2018, 10:21 AM

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Lwoods1 I have sent you a direct message

Hi,

Sorry I can tget in touch with you on here without being a much more active member,

Could you send me an email on Lwoods_1@hotmail.com

Thanks

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12-03-2018, 08:26 AM

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Hi I am collecting parts for a Manual conversion of my 2006 XKR using the S-Type 2.7 Diesel 6 speed gearbox. I am just after a daily driver, not a race car. I can see how to do all the mechanical work - flywheel, XJS pedal box etc.I am not sure where to start with the electronics - I would like all the guages to work. Does anyone have advice recomendations for this? Tried conacting lwoods1 and melhookv12 as they seem to have done this but got noi reply

Many thanks

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11-19-2021, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by XKRacer

Indeed it can be done and yes I am doing it for a customer.... To this thing no less... We somewhat modified the back of it...!

We will be taking a slightly different approach than what other companies have done as I don't like using the original ECU and later this car will have a supercharged engine fitted so I want something I can map...

I actually converted an XKR engine to manual before Jaguar even done it back in 98, my track XK8 is running a T56 from a Dodge Viper, the engine for my track car is the pic for my avatar with the throttle bodies, I've been known to dabble....

I need this rear valance. That hideous monster out back ruins the cleanliness of the entire design IMO.

How can I get one?

I'm also interested in a manual swap. Does anyone have a complete playbook on this yet? Part numbers, basic install guide, etc.

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