speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 04:40 PM |
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Engine in, at last! (now with pics!)
Well its gone in. Pics will have to wait till tomorrow. I took my camera in and forgot  .
We had a major problem which has puzzled me.
The engine and gearbox mounts were made with the 2.9 s6 and manual box. I donated the engine to my college and brought a 3.6 (same block, apparently).
Went to put the engine and box in place but the gearbox was about and inch too far backwar which meant it was resting on the chassis and there was no
room for the mount.
Theis meant i have spent the last 3 hours cutting out and moving the engine mounts 1 inch forward 
Jobs for tomorrow, tidy garage, finish welding the mounts in place, TAKE PICS!!!
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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dinosaurjuice
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 04:55 PM |
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cant wait to see this beast 
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aerosam
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 05:20 PM |
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get your skates on speedy I'm catching you up! My chassis is 90% done now.
I can't wait to see your pics either BTW
Had enough of this dictatorship known as LCB. Gone elsewhere, not coming back. Kiss my ass ChrisW.
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Mark G
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 05:33 PM |
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is it possible that it is the same block but the engine mounts are different?
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Benzine
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 05:42 PM |
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Awesome 
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 05:54 PM |
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2.9 is half a v12, the 3.2, 3.6 & 4.0 are the AJ6 block so different if I remember correctly.
Earlier Xk blocks were however all the same, 2.8, 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2.
Did you carry the manual gearbox over ?
Thinking about a 4.0l Jag engined car next myself, I have sourced a Getrag box with all bits so now looking for an xj40 donor.
Looking forward to the pictures, how will you see over the big lump up front?
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 06:14 PM |
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Not sure what all the fuss is about, the engine isn't THAT big.
Good work mate 
[Edited on 16/5/09 by Dangle_kt]
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 06:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
2.9 is half a v12, the 3.2, 3.6 & 4.0 are the AJ6 block so different if I remember correctly.
Earlier Xk blocks were however all the same, 2.8, 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2.
Did you carry the manual gearbox over ?
Thinking about a 4.0l Jag engined car next myself, I have sourced a Getrag box with all bits so now looking for an xj40 donor.
Looking forward to the pictures, how will you see over the big lump up front?
Yeah i kept it. I think i might need a periscope to drive it
That would explain the having to move the mounts. Thanks
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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aerosam
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 07:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Yeah i kept it. I think i might need a periscope to drive it
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
Yeah I'm looking at a similar situation myself. My 3.0l v8 is waaaaaay tall. Hey I just noticed, since you binned your 2.9, that means your
fitting a bigger engine then me! I have engine jealosy now. Oh well, time to start stripping down that 540i I have sitting on the drive!
How much power does that 3.6 chuck out?
Had enough of this dictatorship known as LCB. Gone elsewhere, not coming back. Kiss my ass ChrisW.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 08:14 PM |
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About 225 but should be over 300 by the time i have finished with it
Just been out and got piccys
Drivers View:
Front View:
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mr henderson
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 08:18 PM |
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It's leaning a bit. Is that alright?
Looks good though
John
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 08:22 PM |
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Thats the angle its supposed to be. Your the 5th person i have had to explain that to today lol.
It looks much more 'normal' when the inlet is on
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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aerosam
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 08:25 PM |
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Looking good Dude!
must say your doing really well for such a small garage. Makes mine look huge!
Had enough of this dictatorship known as LCB. Gone elsewhere, not coming back. Kiss my ass ChrisW.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 08:27 PM |
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Thanks. It was smaller when i started as i had a load of crap at the side (pics in archive) but iv moved all that to the back for now. Gives me an
extra couple of feet but i dont know what im going to do when i get the front on. as i only have a handfull of inches between the front of the chassis
and the door 
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mediabloke
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| posted on 16/5/09 at 09:34 PM |
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Looks tidy. Job Well Done getting it in.
Must confess - after your OP, my mind's eye saw a Seven version of this...
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 08:05 AM |
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^^^ So did i!
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BenB
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 09:04 AM |
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That's going to be quite qa big bonnet bulge. Just be careful- my brother recently failed SVA because the short-arse tester said he
couldn't see the road properly because of a big bonnet bulge for a R1 airbox....
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stevegough
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 09:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Thanks. It was smaller when i started as i had a load of crap at the side (pics in archive) but iv moved all that to the back for now. Gives me an
extra couple of feet but i dont know what im going to do when i get the front on. as i only have a handfull of inches between the front of the chassis
and the door
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
That's one big mother.
You can always do the rest in the driveway - maybe your neighbours can 'help' - after all, their driveway has plenty of spare room on it -
I'm sure they won't bother parking their creppy pug on the road for a month or so !!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 09:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Thanks. It was smaller when i started as i had a load of crap at the side (pics in archive) but iv moved all that to the back for now. Gives me an
extra couple of feet but i dont know what im going to do when i get the front on. as i only have a handfull of inches between the front of the chassis
and the door
[Edited on 16-5-09 by speedyxjs]
That's one big mother.
You can always do the rest in the driveway - maybe your neighbours can 'help' - after all, their driveway has plenty of spare room on it -
I'm sure they won't bother parking their creppy pug on the road for a month or so !!!
Iv had enough problems with them during the build
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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stevegough
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 10:05 AM |
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Don't forget to run it for a while without the silencer on - 7am on a Sunday morning always goes down well.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 11:33 AM |
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on the other hand - fancy a jag V12 ?
one on fleabay at the moment!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/V12-engine-10-1-300bhp-piper-cams-manual-bellhousing_W0QQitemZ160334802630QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?h
ash=item160334802630
it says it will fit a kit car!
 
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 07:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mediabloke
Must confess - after your OP, my mind's eye saw a Seven version of this...
Ahem....... you have a problem with screw type superchargers on a Seven?
Maybe we should start a club for Giant Engined Cars? Either that or a 300BHP+ club 
Cheers.
[Edited on 17/5/09 by C10CoryM]
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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stevegough
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 08:16 PM |
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Oy! don't you know how much petrol costs over here??
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 06:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Don't forget to run it for a while without the silencer on - 7am on a Sunday morning always goes down well.
Iv been planning to do that for a while now
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wilkingj
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 08:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
That's going to be quite qa big bonnet bulge. Just be careful- my brother recently failed SVA because the short-arse tester said he
couldn't see the road properly because of a big bonnet bulge for a R1 airbox....
Put the seat higher to combat this. It also helps with the mirror positioning / view.
Easy job to lower the seat afterwards.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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