Manual gearbox will be next step in power stay tuned
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Manual gearbox will be next step in power stay tuned
Big thanks to Steve for the link to XKR transmissions I sent them an email and will be converting my XJR into a 5 speed manual. This will be a huge improvement not only with weight, power to the wheels plus the gear ratios are much better. So stay tuned for this fun filled conversion got to see how much and how long to get it all here, hopefully this is all feasible
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Honestly, as fun as the manual is I think they are overrated. Burned clutches, stripped gears and all the headaches with the conversion so you can grind it 'till you find it just doesn't do it for me 722.6 is a great trans and parts to make it more durable are easy to find if you know where to look.
Go for the twin screw and you'll be chirping tires between shifts anyway. I'm sure there is a way to convert it to a paddle-shift with an MB shifter assembly.
I am however curious as to how they get around the TCM computer with a manual so it doesn't throw codes.
Go for the twin screw and you'll be chirping tires between shifts anyway. I'm sure there is a way to convert it to a paddle-shift with an MB shifter assembly.
I am however curious as to how they get around the TCM computer with a manual so it doesn't throw codes.
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For those that find it interesting...
video
Article (see XKR side note)
http://www.eapj.com/JWM%20Manual%20XK8%20v2.pdf
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Manual XK8! Driven!
Jaguar World Monthly Forum - Manual gearbox conversion
The reason I'm hunting an XKR...... ZF 6 speed....twin screw....if not, I'll buy an Aston V8 Vantage.
video
Article (see XKR side note)
http://www.eapj.com/JWM%20Manual%20XK8%20v2.pdf
discussions
Manual XK8! Driven!
Jaguar World Monthly Forum - Manual gearbox conversion
The reason I'm hunting an XKR...... ZF 6 speed....twin screw....if not, I'll buy an Aston V8 Vantage.
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