Jaguar xj40 engine tuning books

I got into forties a few years ago, i was after a second car to have a bit of fun with and thought. The premium workmanship and outstanding motor output from jaguar guarantees loads of fun when it comes to driving. I got out from under, to see a tidylooking 1989 jaguar i xj 3. With a jaguar, you can have your comfort and reliability with a modern day injection system. This catalogue has been designed to assist mechanics in the efficient repair and maintenance of jaguar and daimler vehicles. The jaguar xj xj40 is a fullsize luxury sedan manufactured by jaguar cars between 1986 and 1994. Few people buy a jaguar to indulge in tyre smoking races from traffic lights. These are really big cars so weight reduction really does pay off, lose the excess interior. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car. There are various ways to tune this engine including alternative cranks andor pistons to increase capacity, most of which are expensive and beyond the scope of this article. Make offer jaguar xj6 xj40 dealer training engine management systems guide book jaguar xj40 by piero casucci automobilia large format hardback book 1988. It was officially unveiled on 8 october 1986 as an allnew, second generation of the xj to replace the series iii, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the series iii was discontinued in 1992. Or this is a quaint little story to show how using common sense, a bit of brains, very little cash, avoiding. Its launch had been in the public domain since at least the late 1970s, and the press had been gradually whipping up a frenzy about its impending arrival.

Dec 07, 20 82 jaguar v12, 2 years in the making, still not done. Jaguar xj40 salvage bargain i was standing underneath it, getting a good view of an encouragingly corrosionfree underside, when i saw the forklifts prongs nosing towards me. In addition to the aj6 engine jaguar also produced a 6. So, with a protracted gestation period of more than 15 years, jaguar s muchvaunted when new xj40 was going to have to be good. My jaguar xj40 project page 1 readers cars pistonheads. This is a history of the jaguar marque, from the austin swallow to the xj40. Jaguar xj40 by peter crespin, 9781845841928, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jaguar xj40 the jaguar xj xj40 is a luxury sedan manufactured by jaguar cars between 1986 and 1994. I only sold my 1988 xj40 to move into a 1995 x300 series xj6 which has a different set of personality traits. Officially unveiled on 8 october 1986 it was an allnew redesign of the xj to replace. Total posts 186293 total topics 11537 total members 2041 our. Aj6 superchargers aj6 engineering a1 jagweb jaguar. Information about engine technical specs, mpg consumption, acceleration, dimensions and weight. There have been experiments to adapt the 4valve dohc head from the jaguar aj6 2.

Development work on the xj40 started back in 1973, with first thoughts going back even further than that. Some example are the jaguar x150 or the jaguar ftype. If you have a jag with the xk engine in it, is there any other kind of real jaguar, then this book is for you. Paramount performance is a name synonymous with the jaguar car marque and high performance engineering tuning. The great british art of detuning jaguar engines by mr bywater, aj6 engineering. The book is dedicated to getting the most out of this famous engine.

Dave pollard is a wellknown and highly regarded author of practical motoring books and a regular contributor to the motoring press. Jaguar classic cars xj40 for sale car and classic page 2. Saying that the supercharged engine was available in the xj40 from 1990ish. Jaguar car tuning tips and advice from classic models to the latest supercharged and turbocharged jaguar models. Introduction general specification data engine tuning data general fitting instructions lifting jacking and towing recommended. It is a stunning car to drive and with the right mods it can become a veritable. Unfollow jaguar xj40 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This catalogue has been designed to assist mechanics in the efficient repair and maintenance.

Nevertheless, it is a fact that even the illustrious v12 struggles to keep pace with the more lively volume produced cars in many urban traffic situations. Engine modifications jaglovers the jaguar enthusiasts. However, the initial 8789 cars were offered only with a relatively small 3. The cylinder spacing and bolt patterns are the same according to roger bywater, not because the aj6 was derived from the v12, but rather because there was a plan to put the v12s h.

This factory spare parts catalogue on the jaguar xj6 xj40 2. Jaguar xk8 tuning making the xk8 into a cat to be reckoned with the xk8 is sadly often overlooked. Information about engine technical specs, mpg consumption, acceleration, dimensions and weight english francais deutsch svensk portugues pt espanol italiano nederlands polski portugues br turkce. This page shows just some of the potential risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a safetyconscious attitude. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of jaguar from the older pre 1990 cars to the modern xf, xj and xk ranges. Jaguar xj6 series 3 150hp racing performance works. The great british art of detuning jaguar engines by mr. Future plans with the vehicle include reconditioning of the engine with some increased 10. The xj is the very definition of what jaguar are to many, the xj had a long production run and was as quintessentially british as possible. In total there are 6 users online 2 registered, 0 hidden and 4 guests based on users active over the past 5 minutes most users ever online was 552 on sun nov 04, 2018 10. Jaguar tuning and high performance modifications club. Full details on ignition systems and timing, exhaust manifolds and systems, and general tuneup information, including how to blueprint. Jaguars replacement for the xj40 was essentially the same car but with most of the bugs ironed out and topped by a sleeker look thats more akin to the old xj6.

Full details on choicemodification of camshafts, camshaft timing, valve springs, and cylinder head options. Chiptuning for your jaguar engine tuning by racechip. In total there are 6 users online 2 registered, 0 hidden and 4 guests based on users active over the past 5 minutes. Jaguar xj6 series 3 150hp racing performance works dyno.

Engine and transmission are smooth as glass, even at 198k with plenty of power when ive needed it, awesome shifting and gear ratios to get the most out of the 3. Feb 15, 2009 jaguar xj40 by peter crespin, 9781845841928, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Perhaps they felt it might have killed v12 sales too. The new flagship of jaguar was launched in 1987 as an 1988 model. Its a much better, more rounded car than the xj40 plus if you opt for a post 96 model you can have jaguars brilliant v6 engine in 3. It was officially unveiled on 8 october 1986 as an allnew, second generation of the xj to. His books for haynes include range rover restoration. Workshop manualservice manual jaguar xj6 xj40 2,93,6. I got into forties a few years ago, i was after a second car to have a bit of fun with and thought they fitted. General hazards scalding dont remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot.

The cylinder spacing and bolt patterns are the same. There are many different engine options over the years and with some carefully chosen mods you can really transform the performance and handling of your xj. Dec 12, 2005 if you have a jag with the xk engine in it, is there any other kind of real jaguar, then this book is for you. Or this is a quaint little story to show how using common sense, a bit of brains, very little cash, avoiding buying bullshit stuff from unscrupulous vendors, we can improve the original 6 cylinder xjs so much, to make it faster, nicer to drive and use 1 gallon every 60 miles less gas than its thirsty heavyweight. Early cars even had an allelectronic instrument panel. This fun can be even greater with the help of car chip engine tuning. Its launch had been in the public domain since at least the late 1970s, and. All presented in the easy to follow, well illustrated speedpro style. Covered are sections on general specification and engine tuning data, torque wrench settings, lubricants, fuel and fluids, maintenance. It was a motor car that was conceived and developed during the.

Hi folks, i thought id share some info about my current project car, a jaguar xj40. Replacing the eaton supercharger on an aston martin db7 based on the 3. Officially named as the new jaguar xj6, we call it the xj40, its original code name. Officially unveiled on 8 october 1986 it was an allnew redesign of the xj to replace the series iii, although the two model ranges were sold concurrently until the series iii was discontinued in 1992. The aj6 engine was the first jaguar production engine to use the four valves per cylinder layout that is now regarded as being the. Both models feature excellent equipment and high levels of comfort.