<VV> SBC in a Jag / no vair

[Andy Clark]

That's exactly why I put the Olds 350/350 in my 1972 Series 1 XJ-6. The Olds
is a better engine to use than the Chevy 350. The mounts need less
modification, and there are other advantages, like the Olds carries all its
accessories high...some others too, but it's been too long..I forgot what
they are.
These cars were never worth much anyway and the conversion makes a great
road car even better.
I was looking covetously at my 01 Lincoln LS and it's Jaguar/Ford V-8
engine. That 4-cam hemi would look great in the Jag. Hmmm..........
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <TimogensTurbo at aol.com>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> SBC in a Jag / no vair


> In a message dated 8/21/2006 12:05:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
ronh at owt.com
> writes:
>
> > Note that installing a Chevy engine in a Jag makes the combo almost
> > worthless on the market.
> > RonH
> =============================================
>
> Maybe in todays market...but in the 70's - 90's    the DEALERS were doing
it
> as well...especially on XJ-6's...bare block was $4800  and went south
often!
>
> Many XJ-12's were purchased....converted and the v-12 sold to recoup some
> $$$....
>
> Jag engines until they became Fords..were way too  maintenance  needy...
>
> Matt Nall
> stocker, mod, v8, turbo, boat, Sandcar
> ALLVAIR!
> Timogen was a softy!