Been reading voraciously (SP?) for a few weeks, am searching for info to enable me to spec my future ride; want a 4-door, limited slip without traction control (firmly believe: if you can't drive it, park it!), outboard rear brakes, will get a road car, with a view to going 350/later V8 in the future, using a jaguarspecialties kit. This is a fascinating forum, lots of info for someone who has been out of performance cars (& wrenching) since the early '70s, so looking for opinions whether to go l6 or V12 for starters, and which suspension swaps/improvements are recommended. Especially important is guidance as to which Jags to avoid.

I still drive it like I stole it.

Happy to be on board.

Just in case it's not attached automatically: OldieRacerGuy.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome aboard.

There are several regulars here who are well versed in V8 conversions.

Do you have a particular year range or series in mind?

A V12 isn't the right choice for everyone. They require some dedication....but for some people there's lots of satisfaction to be gained from running one.

Depending on the level of power/performance you're after you might want to consider one of the XJR sedans. Supercharged, good suspension and brakes, etc

Cheers
DD

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome.

I am with Doug on the advice, and also V12 biased, IF its right for you.

Good luck.

 

Welcome to the forum Edward,

It sounds like you're already finding your way around here so there no need for any links from me.

Enjoy the research and keep posting on progress.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Edward,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Hello, Edward,
I wish you success in your search.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Thank you, everyone. I will give a pat on the back to Forum members: in the many (wife says too many!)hours looking for specific info, was quite pleased to see only one post exhibiting a bit of peevishness, so thumbs up to all.

I'm leaning toward a four door '70s/'80s/'90s classic xj classic body style, toward a V12 for the extra room in the engine bay if I lump it (if the engine ever goes), but the final convincer was the totall beauty that recently sold on BAT for $103,000 +/-, it leaves one speechless!

 

We don't like peevs.

Graham