andyw7de
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:05 PM |
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XJR6 into a 3 series ??
Finally picked up my engine today and wasnt too confident that it would fit.
It looked massive on the pallet
But I was wrong it fits in a treat but will need a bonnet scoop
 
XJR in BMW small
Im well chuffed 
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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beaver34
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:08 PM |
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hell thats a big engine,
what kind of bhp are they?!
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Minicooper
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:27 PM |
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They are 322bhp plus a lot of torque, they can upgraded another 50bhp quite easily.
Andy I called your office re waterjet cutting but you were out talking business I believe. I will finish the drawings over the weekend and talk to you
Monday or when your available
One other thing what are you doing for the electrics, they are very complicated I believe they have 11 ecu's I'm sure that's what
ZCars said anyway. I don't know that I never counted mine, I just drove it
Cheers
David
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Minicooper
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:29 PM |
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Another thing, I'm surprised you would need to have a bonnet bulge as the Jaguar is very low at the front
Cheers
David
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andyw7de
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:30 PM |
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I think that standard is about 320 but with a few simple mods to take away Jaguar's factory imposed restictions its quite easy to get 400BHP
Its is quite a bit bigger than the BMW straight six but its is a 4.0L as apposed to BMW's 2.5 that was in there.
Also masses more torque than an M3 unit but at a fraction of the cost
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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andyw7de
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:35 PM |
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Hi David,
Sorry I missed your call, I will be in the office all day monday if it helps.
The bonnet sits up about 25mm when put on the car.
Ive also found a guy on the XJR6 forum who worked for Jaguar developing this engine and has developed a mod for the ECU that negates all the crap and
lets it run without all the other ecu's.
If that doesnt work then It will be an aftermarket one following advice fro the guys at Z cars
Cheers
Andy
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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iank
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 02:39 PM |
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That will upset all the Jaguar AND BMW anoraks.
Result
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 04:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
That will upset all the Jaguar AND BMW anoraks.
Result
I dont mind. I like it 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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nick205
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 05:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by iank
That will upset all the Jaguar AND BMW anoraks.
Result
I dont mind. I like it
Me too - a lot!
Love to see the irratation caused to 3 drivers on track days.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 05:59 PM |
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hmmmmm Has he given you an idea of cost yet ?
Is it a software or hardware solution. What I am asking is, is he charging you just to tell you how to bypass it or some bypass in the ecu or a
software bypass ?
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andyw7de
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 06:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
hmmmmm Has he given you an idea of cost yet ?
Is it a software or hardware solution. What I am asking is, is he charging you just to tell you how to bypass it or some bypass in the ecu or a
software bypass ?
Not been given any costs yet, but from what i understand its a software solution but he needs the ecu sending to him for reworking
cheers
Andy
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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iank
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| posted on 2/10/10 at 06:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by iank
That will upset all the Jaguar AND BMW anoraks.
Result
I dont mind. I like it
Obviously not an anorak then 
[Edited on 2/10/10 by iank]
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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scotia
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| posted on 28/10/10 at 10:50 PM |
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Hi andyw7de
I have a rotten xjr6 and recently purchased a clean 316 coupe. I'm thinking of a similar conversion.
I would be keen to know how you got on with clearance with the sump and steering rack?
How about engine mounts?
What gearbox are you planning to use?
I have the stock GM 4L80E lump but would prefer manual.
Do you have any info on tricking the ecu to run standalone?
Any thoughts much appreciated.
I'm contemplating this build at the moment and looking for a stock looking 316 look.
FYI I already have a stock E36 M3 this is my pride and joy that I've owned for 10 years. I'm looking to get similar power for the E36
XJR6!
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