xjs hybrid
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06-10-2009, 03:54 PM
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Hi all - I'm new to posting, but I have read a few of the threads on the site, there's some good stuff!!
I'm old school (V8's and blowers) with my cars typically, and I have an XJS I'm in a moral pickle with. It's a 5.3 HE originally, and it's tired mechanically. I bought a 6 litre V12 (odd motor, has 12 coils and semi sequential injection), but while putting it in, I thought I might like something easier to work on. I looked at using a spare LS1 I have, but the mind is wondering onto retro-tech - VH45, 1UZ etc. Thinking is, that if I go that way, I want to turbo, so am also looking at RB's, and JZ series 6's.
Thoughts guys? Is it a car that really needs a rumble, or will a turbo 6 be man enough for the old kitten? Do you know of any engines that fit particularly well? I want to run an auto, so that's a consideration too.
Thanks for your time all........
I'm old school (V8's and blowers) with my cars typically, and I have an XJS I'm in a moral pickle with. It's a 5.3 HE originally, and it's tired mechanically. I bought a 6 litre V12 (odd motor, has 12 coils and semi sequential injection), but while putting it in, I thought I might like something easier to work on. I looked at using a spare LS1 I have, but the mind is wondering onto retro-tech - VH45, 1UZ etc. Thinking is, that if I go that way, I want to turbo, so am also looking at RB's, and JZ series 6's.
Thoughts guys? Is it a car that really needs a rumble, or will a turbo 6 be man enough for the old kitten? Do you know of any engines that fit particularly well? I want to run an auto, so that's a consideration too.
Thanks for your time all........
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Hey beand, sorry, unsure what you mean....Please let me / mod or any member know what difficulty you are having.....If its posting into a relevant section or any other I'm sure we can put you on the right track.
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