x300 engine into series 2. good idea/ bad idea?
#1
x300 engine into series 2. good idea/ bad idea?
Ok i have the engine and trans out of my series 2 vanden plas. I have a replacement xk 4.2 ready to go in, BUT, i am tempted to transplant the sweet x300 drivetrain into it. I have both cars side by side and the physical measurements are adding up. I presume the electronic issues with diagnostics ecu transmission etc would be the main problem, but all things considered the x300 seems relatively simple by comparison to everything built afterwards by jaguar. Anyone heard of this being done? What are the pitfalls? I think it would make a really nice motor car
#2
I say bad idea.
Firstly you would devalue the Series 2 by fitting non original engine.
Secondly, the integrated electronics for the X300 would make the project a major headache. Just to get the engine started requires integrated signals from Transmission module, Security module, Body Processor module and main ECU.
Firstly you would devalue the Series 2 by fitting non original engine.
Secondly, the integrated electronics for the X300 would make the project a major headache. Just to get the engine started requires integrated signals from Transmission module, Security module, Body Processor module and main ECU.
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Ok i have the engine and trans out of my series 2 vanden plas. I have a replacement xk 4.2 ready to go in, BUT, i am tempted to transplant the sweet x300 drivetrain into it. I have both cars side by side and the physical measurements are adding up. I presume the electronic issues with diagnostics ecu transmission etc would be the main problem, but all things considered the x300 seems relatively simple by comparison to everything built afterwards by jaguar. Anyone heard of this being done? What are the pitfalls? I think it would make a really nice motor car
#4
I own both as well and would not sacrifice performance and reliability over beauty in relation to an engine myself and i reckon its a fair swap seeing as its jaguar into jaguar. As far as devaluing the car, they are almost worthless here at the moment unfortunately so thats not an issue.
Having said all that the electronic gremlins are the stumbling block but i have been put in touch with a "genius" who can apparently handle these issues and he is calling to have a look next week. I have seen his work in relation to transplanting modern tdi running gear into 70s and 80s vws also modern running gear into classic mercs. Its top notch stuff so heres hoping!
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Fair point but the xk lump was not at the top of its game performance, efficiency and reliability wise even when it was current (sorry but its true jag lovers) and the aj16 is way ahead of it. I own both as well and would not sacrifice performance and reliability over beauty in relation to an engine myself and i reckon its a fair swap seeing as its jaguar into jaguar. As far as devaluing the car, they are almost worthless here at the moment unfortunately so thats not an issue. Having said all that the electronic gremlins are the stumbling block but i have been put in touch with a "genius" who can apparently handle these issues and he is calling to have a look next week. I have seen his work in relation to transplanting modern tdi running gear into 70s and 80s vws also modern running gear into classic mercs. Its top notch stuff so heres hoping!
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