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motojohn - 17/7/18 at 08:11 PM


new old stock been sat in a barn for a long time got lots of bits but not a lot of idea on how to build it ,any help would be welcome

Dick Axtell - 18/7/18 at 08:24 AM

"BarnFind"?? Or neglected/unfinished project? Whichever, it looks like a reasonably sound chassis. Good luck with the build.

That rear alu panel appears, from your pic, to have been unintentionally dented. Will you replace it?


From my own experience get these targets sorted. :-

1: Firmly decide which engine you intend to use. (This will probably involve loadsa measuring; keep dimension records for future reference).

2: Make sure you can get your engine choice sufficiently far enough back in the chassis, to avoid the rear edge of the nosecone.

[Edited on 18/7/18 by Dick Axtell]

40inches - 18/7/18 at 08:38 AM

The Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 engine and gearbox will fit in with room to spare
Robin Hood Owners Club

[Edited on 18-7-18 by 40inches]

motojohn - 18/7/18 at 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by 40inches
The Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 engine and gearbox will fit in with room to spare
Robin Hood Owners Club

[Edited on 18-7-18 by 40inches]

you are right it is a bit sad looking but i think it has potential

motojohn - 18/7/18 at 02:38 PM

I am looking into engine options the v6 sound nice and a bit more grunt than the escort 1100 but i would be looking at a doner car for that , what other motors have people fitted and what is the best to go for ?

40inches - 18/7/18 at 04:22 PM

I would never fit an engine in that state
They look nice cleaned up
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I didn't buy a donor Jag, the engines and gearboxes are cheap(at the moment) the clutch is the killer

motojohn - 18/7/18 at 05:53 PM

one question is it a auto box ? and can you give me a ball park figure on the cost of a jag motor and did you get the loom as well

Nickp - 18/7/18 at 07:18 PM

BMW 6 pots like mine are becoming more popular. All alloy, cheap, plentiful with plenty of poke

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motojohn - 18/7/18 at 07:25 PM

Bmw thats a thought , i might go down to the Breakers and see what they have for sale

Nickp - 19/7/18 at 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by motojohn
Bmw thats a thought , i might go down to the Breakers and see what they have for sale


Manual 3 or 5 series with the biggest M52 engines (2.5 or 2.8) are the ones to go for. Although there's probably no reason why you can't use the later 3.0 M54 from the Z4 etc

richwill - 20/7/18 at 09:13 AM

I'm in Exeter and happy to give advice and take a look. I have built 1 kit and have another in progress.

motojohn - 20/7/18 at 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by richwill
I'm in Exeter and happy to give advice and take a look. I have built 1 kit and have another in progress.

Hi thanks for the offer that would be great to get some advice