> Date: Sat, 26 Jul 97 04:43:15 UT
> From: "doug russell" <dr-doug@msn.com>
> To: "Mike Brecher" <futrclas@dallas.net>,
> "Mike Brecher"
> <futrclas@dallas.net>, dmeadow@juno.com
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Jag cars for sale list
> I had an 84 XJ6 for about 6 years. Loved it but had to get rid of it when
>the
> kid count was passing the "pair" stage. But I'm a bit curious regarding the
> use of a different engine. What's wrong with the unit originally
>installed???
> Am I missing something here or is this just putzing around with the XJ6 to
> get something more???
>
> BTW, did you know that the sidelights on the 71-74 MG are the exact same as
> the sidelights on the 80-84 XJ6 (years are approximate). They just cost a
>lot
> more if you get them from Jaguar!!!!!
>
> Dr. Doug
Doug,
The only things really wrong with the 6 cyl. Jag engine are the cost
of repair/rebuild and the relatively low output for a large and heavy
car. I'm not saying that the Jag engine is a dog, but that the
chassis is well suited for 300-350 hp. I guess that you have to
drive one to appreciate how much better the car can be with some
added hp.
If you have a XJ12 or XJS with a dead player under the hood, the
rebuild labor alone will cost over $3000. That same money would buy
the John's Cars OSD kit, and likely a good donor car for the
engine/transmission.
The one car that we've done (two more waiting) got a new crate motor,
a street cam and a Edelbrock Torquer manifold along with a lockup
convertor for the TH350 transmission. I personally feel that a stock
engine in the 275hp range along with an overdrive automatic would be
the best combination to use in a sedan.
ramble, ramble, ramble......
Mike
Future Classics Auto Sales
Future Classics Auto Service
3713 Canton St.
Dallas, Texas
(214)821-3384
(214)821-3386 Fax
http://www.dallas.net/~futrclas
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