WHERE BRITISH ENGENEERING MEETS AMERICAN IRON  
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THE PLAN

 

Mission Statement

The goal of this project is to swap a Chevy LT1 engine into a Jaguar XJS. This is something I have wanted to do for about 10 years, ever since I read most of Mike Knell’s books on TPI engine swaps (available at Jags That Run).

I didn’t always plan on a Jaguar as the recipient vehicle. At one time or another I considered the following vehicles:
  • Chevy S-10 pickup (engine compartment too small)
  • Chevy Astro van (didn’t want to drive a van)
  • 1964 Chevy Biscayne wagon (what was I thinking?)
  • Volvo 240 wagon (this was the top contender)
When I did come across a cheap Jaguar, and looked into what was required for the swap, it seemed obvious that the Jaguar was the way to go. I didn't want to do any fabrication, and since I could buy every special-purpose swap part I needed, the path was obvious.

Read on as we execute the plan. Linda created and maintains this site, and I write the copy for it.

Here's Chapter 1, where I discuss the goal and the strategy. Disclaimer: I do a lot of project management at work, so if this website contans a lot of off like PM-speak I apologize. I will try to avoid using terms like "project sponsor" and "takeaway items".
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