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Starting this thread on my project. I’ll post regular updates.
This is the project car. 2002 XJ8 with a clean title and shot tranny. Sold the engine and cats for $1000 more than I paid for this car.
2001 XJR parts car. Bought for interior and wheels. May also switch some suspension parts. Already parted out on EBay several things for a few hundred. Engine and tranny for sale. (Car is also in Marketplace.). If I get what I’m asking for engine and tranny, I’ll be ahead.
2011 Chevy Camaro with 6.2L L99 and 6L80 automatic transmission. Parting out everything else.
What transmission and differential are you going with? Camaro AT 6L80. Jag differential.
Also, what’re your hp goals with the LS? Stock hp is 403. Could easily get another 60 with a hotter cam without changing converter. L99 is a LS3 with Active Fuel Management. Changing cam requires switching out AFM lifters and putting a limiter on the VVT. Hard to put more than 400 hp on the ground with the tires we have, so no immediate plans.
I seem to remember another member with a X308 LS project a number of years ago but, I believe that went unfinished. I’m using the Jaguar Specialties kit, so manual and no fabrication.
I’m sure you’ll figure it out but, I seem to recall an issue with the oil pan clearance situation. Perhaps keep in mind a dry sump. Stock oil pan way too big. Kit came with GTO oil pan. Some cutting and required to make it fit.
You have a nice garage. I like the white...very clean looking.
Are those donkeys in the picture?
Thanks, built a guest house/garage/barn a few years back. Wife’s hobby animals, mine cars. Always wanted a lift. It make wrenching a lot easier.
Yes, miniature donkeys. Fully grown about 250 lbs. Also have 2 horses, 2 goats and 20 chicken. Used to have pigs, but gave them away.
The nuts and bolts engineering seems like a fun project. I’m very interested in how you integrate the engine and transmission control units into the cars CANbus. I’ll be following. Good luck!
Hooked up coolant lines to reservoir and heater. Jaguar electric water pump not required. Uses ‘99 Corvette fuel filter because it has an internal regulator. Would rather have shorter run from filter to engine but could only find male/male metal connector in 12 inch length.
Are you going to have a functional heater? I’m not even going to ask about A/C because you’re in Florida like I am. That’s one of those dumb questions.
Are you going to have a functional heater? I’m not even going to ask about A/C because you’re in Florida like I am. That’s one of those dumb questions.
Heater all hooked up. Uses Jaguar valve. No need for Jag electric pump because plenty of flow from LS water pump.
Will have A/C. Uses all Jag parts except for compressor. Looks like I’m going to have to mount a compressor high on engine because current location blocks dip stick because required GTO pan has a front sump.
Seems the plumbing is a huge obstacle with this project. Power steering, coolant, refrigerant, automatic transmission fluid cooler, air intake and exhaust. That’s a tall order. Keep it up.
09-09-2022, 05:24 PM
XJ8 LS Swap Project
