“malore” wrote:
I would also like to see some more power in the get up. One thing, it is
me or do these Jags appear to move slower than they actually do?
Hey XJ40 Listers:
I have been one of the hot rod tuner guys on the XJS list for 5+ years.
Neat that this post came through as I:
a) Am still madly in love with my XJ40
b) Have decided that just a tad more get up and go would be good.
Since my car has had the annoying “tick-tick-tick” from when I bought it at
28,000 mi (a valve Brett?) a new valve job might be in order, so while I’m
at it…
Here is what I am thinking for mods:
- Port and Polish, and “cc” the cylinder heads
- Install AJ6 tuned intake runners
- Remove cats and build new custom larger bore exhausts (but quiet mufflers
for smooth jaguar-grace like silence) - Install electric fan to replace (power robbing) mechanical (have done
this in my XJS) - Larger Throttle Body (does AJ6 engineering sell one like they do for the
XJS??
Eventually:
6) Blue print and balance the engine for smoother, quieter, and more
powerful operations
Just another 10-20 HP would be appreciated. Well, that’s the plan for now.
Of course, just buying a newer X300 or V8 would solve all these problems,
but this is a touchy-feely thing with our personal cars, isn’t it?
Actually, I’d like a V12 sedan!
Thoughts anyone on this action plan?? Other improvements?
Wayne Estrada
Still Homeless Somewhere in the USA
1989 Vanden Plas (Alpine Green)
1989 XJ-S Convertible (Dorchester Grey)_________________________________________________________________
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