Jaguar v12 manual gearbox conversion

Our dellow conversions cast aluminium bellhousing couples the tremec t56 6 speed transmission to the jaguar v12 engine. Mar 08, 2012 twr offered a manual version available through the official jaguar dealer network, this used the getrag 260 gearbox as found on larger bmws of that era, but as the gearbox has an integral bellhousing you will need an adaptor plate to fit a non v12 sourced box. Bellhousing for jaguar v12 to tremec t56 6 speed manual. We have available t5 conversion kits available for mk2s and etypes with no body modifications required. These are excellent transmissions, well able to handle the torque of a v12.

Dec 12, 2017 a manual swap turned this v12 jaguar into a real performance car jaguar never intended the xjc to be sporty, but with the right work, it can be a hoot on a backroad. First we needed a new bellhousing for our popular v12 etype 5 speed conversion. The getrag was used by jaguar from the late xj6 series 3 and future models. Whether you believe it or not i was the first person to design an etype 5 speed based on the borg warner, now tremec t5 5 speed. The advice i am getting is to use a v12 series 3 gearbox and add an overdrive. Jaguar 5 speeds conversions for etype, xk cars and mark. Twr offered a manual version available through the official jaguar dealer network, this used the getrag 260 gearbox as found on larger bmws of that era, but as the gearbox has an integral bellhousing you will need an adaptor plate to fit a nonv12 sourced box. Mine is an automatic series 1 1966 currently and i want to convert to manual. We supply a complete nut and bolt package to convert to manual.

We offer adapter plates, parts and conversion kits to install a standard shift transmission in your jaguar. There were no v12 manual trans xjs cars sold in the us, so i had to locate a manual trans brakeclutch pedal box from the uk the later 6 cylinder xjs cars, from 9496 did offer a manual trans, but their pedal box is set up for abs brakes not compatible with my earlier car. Comes with 4 x su hif44 carburettors all linkage pipework air filter adaptors and instructions. The manual was said to get below 7 seconds for 0100kmh but only 352 manual v12s were made. Project never gone done so the getrag is up for sale. Conversion plate to take getrag to v12 engine, fitting kit to suit. Bellhousing for jaguar v12 to tremec t56 6 speed manual dellow. Choice of transmission is an important consideration. Taking the manual gearbox out of my jaguar xjs v12. Synchro rings, pilot bearing, primary bearing, tailshaft bearings, oil seals, needle rollers and. Dating from 1992, this facelift model spent its first 14 years in japan, returning to the uk in 2006.

It is possible to take the overdrive unit from a mark x and bolt it up to the jaguar 4, but i believed that this requires modification of the floor pan, which i was unwilling to do. This kit converts an automatic pedal box to manual. Convert v12 to manual transmission jaguar forums jaguar. The xjs replaced the legendary jaguar etype or xke in september 1975, and was based on the xj saloon. Jaguar 5 speeds conversions for etype, xk cars and mark ii. Putting a toyota 5speed into a v12 jaguar xjs i am strongly considering creating a blog detailing the conversion of my 1986 jaguar xjs to a manual 5speed transmission that is, in place of the old 3speed slush box. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If any one is interested in a 6 speed conversion for their xjs. We also carry a full line of repair, maintenance, and restoration parts for all jaguar cars. Jaguar manual gearbox for sale in uk view 67 bargains. This kit can also be used to convert from 4 speed manual to 5 speed manual.

Though the gearbox could be used on an xjs in theory. We specialise in using the original get rag 5 speed from the xjs when fitted to the v12 xjs and e type it gives you another world of performance. Simply performance v12 getrag manual conversion pricelist. One of the guys at predator performance has a 69 etype with a 0. Hi keith, most conversions are from manual 4 speed to 5speed, auto is a little more difficult, especially with the v12. It is assembled using components to make fitting in various jaguar applications possible. Our multipattern v12 bellhousing was designed for several reasons.

Dec 22, 2016 jaguar xjr into 1966 s type retro moding 4. When you need a part for your jaguar e type we are the people you will want helping you. In the early 80s, jaguar offered getrag 265s on v12 xjss. The v12 quarterbreed conversion kit order sheet is a jpeg image about 185k so it will take a minute or so to load. Im pushing on with the black pearl rebuild today, taking the gearbox out then starting to disconnect the engine, progress is good. For instance, if your car has a rear axle ratio of 2. Jaguar xjs v12 manual sound 1988 jaguar xjs with simply performance five speed getrag gearbox conversion, aj6 engineering intake and. Jaguar xk8 ls1 6speed t56 manual transmission conversion by jaguar specialties, part 3 duration. Jaguar v8 manual gearbox conversion kit xkrxjrstype r.

Nov 08, 2012 the jaguar ftype is the front runner to receive jaguars forthcoming manual gearboxes. Xkxj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale car and. Jul 08, 2012 1983 jaguar xj6 5 speed manual gearbox conversion duration. A manual transmission v12 has been on the project bucket list but researching whats involved had me looking long and hard at these already. Xjs x27 convert v12 to manual transmission has anyone converted their v12 xjs to a manual transmission. Automatic to manual gearbox conversion the e type forum. The 6 speed part of the conversion will take some work. We carry complete kits to convert etype, xk120, xk140, xk150 and mark ii jaguars to a 5 speed overdrive transmission. V12 jaguar bell housing high performance transmissions. I can also provide upgraded induction systems and exhaust systems to lift the cars appeal and performance still more. A brief guide to cost effective ways of increasing the performance of the jaguar v12 engine the jaguar v12 was designed in the late 1960s by a team of engineers as highly regarded as any in the motor industry at that time indeed many of them had been involved in producing the succession of world championship winning coventry climax racing. The tremec t56 gives you the ability to run a much stronger, reliable, tried and proven transmission to your jaguar. A manual swap turned this v12 jaguar into a real performance car jaguar never intended the xjc to be sporty, but with the right work, it can be a hoot on a backroad.

Does anyone know of, or done a manual conversion on one of these using other boxes and maybe a modified auto bellhousing. Jaguar xjs conversions, parts and advice from johns cars. Weve been building the jaguar etype 5 speed longer than anyone else. Buy jaguar car manual gearboxes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The last xjs was produced on april 4, 1996, with the xk8 taking its place. Our basic philosophy on jaguarv8 engine conversions is very simple. Buy jaguar car manual gearboxes and get the best deals. We can also offer conversion from 3 to 4 speed automatic transmission. I know folk on here have done some wierd and wonderful conversions. Any car following in the footsteps of the iconic jaguar etype was always going to have its work cut out convincing a public that had become used to a specific form from jaguars sports cars and when the xjs.

My trusty 300k mile xj6 needed something to help keep her young, and i decided the best thing would be a manual gearbox. Jaguar gearbox for sale in uk 56 used jaguar gearboxs. The gearbox is hand assembled with close tolerances to. Jaguar xjs manual transmission conversion jaguar xjs manual conversion pedal box manual pedal box done right. In the latest jaguar journal, on page 28, there is an article about a t5 manual conversion kit developed by predator performance. If car is right hand drive manual gearbox then clutch master cylinder adaptor kit abf556 is also. The manual gearbox v12 version was produced from 1975 until 1981. Righthand drive, the mileage on import was 49,892km and now 70,847km 44,022 miles mechanical upgrades include a getrag 5speed box, lightened etype flywheel and ap racing clutch. A bellhousing from an xk, a starter from a mark 2 and a flywheel from a 4. Putting a toyota 5speed into a v12 jaguar xjs blogger.

Jaguar s3 v12 4 speed manual gearbox recent recondition. Jaguar xjs v12 manual sound 1988 jaguar xjs with simply performance five speed getrag gearbox conversion, aj6 engineering intake and tt extractor. Based on the world class borg warner t5 5 speed gearbox this gearbox in available for the etype 6 cyl and 12 cyl, mk2, xk120, xk140 and xk150. Cmc 5 speed gearbox conversion kit for jaguar etype xke 3. Watjag ltd derek watson independent jaguar specialist. A better choice may be a straightthrough 4speed or 5speed such as the richmond gear street 5speed. I did this conversion several years ago and one of the the biggest difficulties was locating a bell housing. Print it out from a laser, led or inkjet printer only dot matrix printer will be useless. Keep jaguar bellhousing, flywheel and starter together.

Jaguar specialties designs, manufactures, and sells chevy v8 conversion kits and conversion parts for jaguar xj6, xjs, xj8, xjr, xk8, and xkr models. It didnt take much work to transform this jaga manual transmission unlocks more performance from its 5. Jaguar e type s3 v12, xj12, xjs v12 4 speed manual. Mainly this kit is used to convert the ancient gm400 3 speed box fitted to the xjs v12. Please fill out the v12 quarterbreed conversion kit order sheet completely, sign it, and return it with a money order or cashiers check in us dollars.

Fast forward to 1983 when wheels magazine took a trip in the new xjs he. Second we wanted to offer a bellhousing for people to install a wide variety of transmissions against a jaguar v12 engine that may be in an xjs. Jaguar v12 su carburettor conversion kit su carburetters. Motor is cold, car in the air, so it will get better. Jan 24, 2012 the xjs replaced the legendary jaguar etype or xke in september 1975, and was based on the xj saloon. The parts i had purchased for the rebuild included. Jaguar xj40 19901992 manual transmission conversion kit. Tests conducted from 1 to 100kph on the xjs conversion proved an increae in power of approximately 30% compared to automatic form. Xj6 xj12 xj6c xj12c vanden plas xjs xjsc xj8 xj8l xjr xk8 xkr.

Synchro rings, pilot bearing, primary bearing, tailshaft bearings, oil seals, needle rollers and after inspection the layshaft. Xkr with a full manual gearbox working with all the standard jaguar electronics. A manual swap turned this v12 jaguar into a real performance car. Simply performance has been supplying v12 5 speed manual conversions for over 10 years. Despite the effects of clumsy and powersapping emission controls, 0100kmh times had suffered just an eyeblink 0.

The tremec t56 is ideally suited to the jaguar due to the overdrive which allows low rpm cruising on the open road. Xkxj manual 5 speed gearbox conversion for sale a full set of components to convert existing manual xkxj oe manual car to a modern 5 speed set up with an overdrive 5th, all parts including rebuilt gearbox with gstick position to suit the installation, propshaft not included. Jaguar 5 speed conversions the t5 is a 5 speed conversion for jaguars that maintains a factory fit that requires no cutting. Second we wanted to offer a bellhousing for people to install a wide variety of transmissions against a jaguar v12 engine that may be in an xjs, etype, street rod, etc.

This is based on the borg warner world class t5 5 speed gearbox. The transmission kwe cars jaguar, daimler and aston martin. There were no v12 manual trans xjs cars sold in the us, so i had to locate a manual trans brakeclutch pedal box from the uk the later 6. The gearbox is hand assembled with close tolerances to improve performance and durability.