XJS ( X27 ) 1975 - 1996 3.6 4.0 5.3 6.0

Engine bay pics.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #41  
Old 04-09-2012, 08:01 AM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

any more details on that upgrade?
 
  #42  
Old 04-09-2012, 08:08 AM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

On the single coil?
The twin coils on mine were working okay, but I wanted to eliminate them and the associated wires to prevent a problem later on.
I think this coil has a better spark though, for what it's worth!
 
  #43  
Old 04-09-2012, 08:20 AM
mrtalkradio's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 863
Received 105 Likes on 93 Posts
Default

92 w/71k
 
Attached Thumbnails Engine bay pics.-ec1.jpg   Engine bay pics.-ec2-lh.jpg   Engine bay pics.-ec3-rh.jpg  
  #44  
Old 04-09-2012, 08:28 AM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

what coil did you use?
 
  #45  
Old 04-09-2012, 08:55 AM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

This is the one I'm using, and this is the website I ordered it from. They had the best prices.
Great British Cars: Jaguar V12 uprated coil DAC6093, Jaguar
 
  #46  
Old 04-26-2012, 05:53 PM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

got the V12 top end partially reassembled. new vacuum advance module. painted the cam covers, new cam cover gaskets, polished the crossover with all new AAV hoses and crossover hoses. plugged the air rail holes with 5/16 x 18 allen headless bolts. im chuffed as chips over the way it came out.
ill post more pics when i get the intakes back on.

Name:  CIMG3716.jpg
Views: 492
Size:  202.2 KB
 
  #47  
Old 04-29-2012, 06:34 PM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
  #48  
Old 04-30-2012, 06:32 AM
Mish_Mish's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 883
Received 169 Likes on 84 Posts
Default

Well, this here adds at least 30 h.p.!
 
  #49  
Old 04-30-2012, 06:44 AM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

Mish_mish, that's only if you use high performance high gloss paint. (decreases wind resistance) LOL
 
  #50  
Old 04-30-2012, 10:25 AM
ronbros's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin tx and Daytona FL.
Posts: 7,362
Received 1,236 Likes on 943 Posts
Default mine,looks a little rough,been 16yrs

like said litle rough been 16yrs!

coil mount on shroud.

fully adjustable fuel pressure regulator,, right now at 34psi.
 
Attached Thumbnails Engine bay pics.-jag-strut-brace-mom-ridin-shot-gun-v12-exhuast-mani-004.jpg   Engine bay pics.-jag-strut-brace-mom-ridin-shot-gun-v12-exhuast-mani-008.jpg   Engine bay pics.-jag-strut-brace-mom-ridin-shot-gun-v12-exhuast-mani-005.jpg   Engine bay pics.-jag-strut-brace-mom-ridin-shot-gun-v12-exhuast-mani-009.jpg  
  #51  
Old 04-30-2012, 10:30 AM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mish_Mish
Well, this here adds at least 30 h.p.!
the new wiring should add at least 200hp to 50 i started out with. lol
 
  #52  
Old 04-30-2012, 11:23 AM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

Do those wires have a glossy finish too?
 
  #53  
Old 04-30-2012, 12:29 PM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

do yours?
 
  #54  
Old 04-30-2012, 01:00 PM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

Oh yes! I even used aerodynamic zip ties.
 
  #55  
Old 04-30-2012, 01:11 PM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

lol. thats a lot of attention to detail. is that why you bought a convertable? cause its more aerodynamic?
 
  #56  
Old 04-30-2012, 01:29 PM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

Of course! Without any roof there is less drag!
 
  #57  
Old 04-30-2012, 02:12 PM
M90power's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 1,738
Received 69 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

might wanna shave your head.
 
  #58  
Old 04-30-2012, 03:04 PM
JameyXJ6's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,055
Received 194 Likes on 161 Posts
Default

Hmmm....you might be onto something there!
 
  #59  
Old 04-30-2012, 03:44 PM
Mish_Mish's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 883
Received 169 Likes on 84 Posts
  #60  
Old 04-30-2012, 05:51 PM
ronbros's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin tx and Daytona FL.
Posts: 7,362
Received 1,236 Likes on 943 Posts
Default

hahahahahahah,,, you guys are funny!!!!

somebody is all talk and NO action, hmm.
 


Quick Reply: Engine bay pics.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 AM.