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Jaguar Custom Chevy Conversion V8 Lt4 5.7 Liter / 6 Speed Manual T56 on 2040-cars

US $8,500.00
Year:1973 Mileage:156000
Location:

El Cajon, California, United States

El Cajon, California, United States
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Flawless, one of a kind Jaguar conversion.  The Jag is running a custom built LT4 Chevy 5.7 liter engine with a 6 speed manual T56 transmission.  This high performance combination makes the car extremely rare in the world of Jaguar Chevy conversions.  The car is also desirable because it is a 1986 XJ6 body with a 1973 XJ12 chassis and VIN number.  The 1973 VIN number makes the car smog legal in California.  Buyer should verify smog restriction in their state.  I have spent the last 12 year customizing and perfecting the car's setup.  The work and the car have been a labor of love for me.  This is a unique opportunity to purchase a completely sorted and rare Jag Chevy conversion with tens of thousands dollars invested and countless man hours.  I’m 75 years old and I have honestly lost interest.  My hope is the car will go to a deserving gear head.  The car is pristine condition no dings, no rust, and always garaged.  Please no dealer inquiries. 

Engine:  The original engine was a LT1.  It was putting out 164 horses to the rear tires when dynoed.  I wasn't really happy with the power.  So I pulled the engine and upgraded it to an LT4 aluminum heads, intake manifold and installed Chevy Hot Cam.  After the upgrade the car dynoed at 281HP to the rear tires.  T56 six speed transmission up the Dyno to the rear wheels to 289HP.  The cars top speed is roughly 150mph.  See Dyno PDF

Transmission: The car has a professionally installed 6 speed T56 manual transmission.  I did all of the interior modifications necessary to accommodate the clutch peddle and the gear shift.  I wanted to insure the integrity of the original Jaguar interior.  The transmission can handle 450 FTLB. of torque.  The tires can be smoke in 1st and 2nd gear.  Maybe 3rd I have not tired. 

Exhaust: The Exhaust was designed and installed by Ed Hanson.  The go to man in San Diego for Hot Rod exhaust systems.  The exhaust growl is that unique V8 growl.  My ex wife thought the car was too loud.  I think it is perfect.  Anyone that knows cars can tell what it is when they hear it.  Click the link to hear and see video of car:  http://youtu.be/TGYWzsR8jDg

Body:  Custom paint was done five years ago. The cost was roughly $5000.  There are not dings, dents or scratches.  The car was always garaged and rarely driven. 


Please Feel to ask any question.  I am a happy to answer any questions and talk cars by phone.  The car can be test driven by appointment at my house.  Buyer is responsible for any delivery transportation.  The car will remain for sale until a 25% deposit in the form of cashiers check is delivered to me.    

Click the link Below to hear the Jag!!!!

http://youtu.be/TGYWzsR8jDg

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