Jaguar V12 (xjs) engine into disco? possible or stupid

[Steve_R1979]

Hmmmmmm i wanted the v12 coz everyone has done v8 its not really about power or economey its about achieving the extremes of insanity

VW W8 then??!!

 

[nathan5346]

Why dont ya try the xjr supercharged engine? xjr6 320bhp xjr8 370bhp.

 

[nathan5346]

xjr engine | eBay

 

[bencorkill]

XJR v8 supercharged would be awsome 400bhp, my grandad had a XJR was a beast some much power n torque

 

[nathan5346]

I thought the straight 6 was 320 and the v8 370?

 

[bencorkill]

I thought the straight 6 was 320 and the v8 370?

The XJR 4.2 supercharged is 400bhp , 2002 onwards i think

 

[nathan5346]

The XJR 4.2 supercharged is 400bhp , 2002 onwards i think

Correct....either one and your talking supercar speeds

 

[bencorkill]

Correct....either one and your talking supercar speeds

Cant imagine how fast of a disco it would make! defiantly need upgraded brakes !

 

[nathan5346]

Cant imagine how fast of a disco it would make! defiantly need upgraded brakes !

Scarey stuff i reckon in a disco
Jaguar XJR 0-60 mph - YouTube

 

[bencorkill]

Just wondering the mpg of this conversion...

May need to fit saddle tanks on the chassis to get between garages lol

Pretty fitting music hahaha! "Can you keep up"

 

[disco147]

do it!!

Youtube - XJ200 Powered Transit

 

[Dr_evil]

You'll need strengthened axle components too

 

[disco147]

just run it through the rear axle on a 10 spline diff... it'll be fiiinneeee

 

[Dr_evil]

Shatter


I'd say upgrade to a Dana

 

[SnowmanV8]

Depending on which year between 265 and 290 bhp, how much is the chevy 5.7? Dont think it will tip it

Is that all. You will be more than fine.

 

[td5essex]

Isn't the supercharged 4.0 V8 XJR engine just a revised example of the motor they put in the Range Rover Sport?

 

[pressbrake]

Its been done, cant remember where I saw it though.
Ive got a nice cheap bmwv12 engine for sale(actually 2 for sale) about 300bhp and I'll go onto zf box

 

[sidewaysste]

Isn't the supercharged 4.0 V8 XJR engine just a revised example of the motor they put in the Range Rover Sport?

Other way round, but yeah.

MMMM M70... Or is it an S70 :O

 

[ruffday]

I once saw a V12 XJS motor fitted into a S3 some years ago.
The main problem will be fuel costs as they are thirsty.
The official figure for the 5.3 in the owners manual was 13mpg but when everything went to unleaded fuel they had to change the timing.
The official Jag figure after the timming mod was 8mpg.
The jag was a heavy motor but wasnt shaped like a brick.