MGA 1960 WITH A BIG HEART XJS V12

[Sergio]

Hi. I'm new to the forum and I just got a MGA 1960 roadster no engine or trany so I plan to give it a Brits engine the donor is a XJS V12 1991 and it's trany, any susgestions,? will work? <font color="black"> </font>

 

[Bruce Bowker]

Can't believe it will fit(nicely) but good luck. I would personally put at least an MGB engine in but more preferably a 1960 or close to it, MGA engine. Guess I am more of a purist than a hotrodder.

Bruce

 

[Sergio]

HI . Thanks for your input I agree is a huge engine, I have a MGB 74 and the hood area on the MGA is longer and wider also I'll keep the XJS front suspension rack and pinion , now I cant go back they're engaged and I hope a happy marriage.

 

[John S Farrington]

In the early days of the Jaguar V 12 engine, an E Type series 2 was dramatically stetched to accomodate a V 12 as a test bed. This led to the E Type series 3 production between 1971 and 1974. If you are successful in dropping a V 12 into an MGA frame and coachwork, you should write a book about it!! I would pay particular attention to weight distribution and the consequent effects on handling of this combination. If you want increased horse power but also with a reasonable degree of roadability performance logic tells me that you should look at lighter weight but increased power packs. I cant believe that you would want a GM Turbo Hydramatic transmision on this Hot Rod. It adds to the already increased weight. Shop around for a 5 or 6 speed manual.

 

[Sergio]

I know that the MGA was not made to suport this combination, but I'll reinforce the chassy /suspension and after I finishe it must LOOK all original but under the hood a V12 and you're right a 5 or 6 speed manual a must.

 

[PhilW]

Hi Sergio,

I have a '73 XJ12 donor car with carbs and 4 speed/overdrive that I was considering putting it in something "different". Keep us informed of your progress. So far the only thing I thought my V12 and tranny would fit in was my pick-up truck.

Phil.

 

[bmurphy7369]

Sergio,
You are a brave man! Take lots of pictures along the way... I see a book deal in the making. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Best of luck... keep us posted. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif

 

[Sergio]

Hi. Phil you got the set up that I want, but this 91 XJS was a very good deal and I had to keep it, but I'll keep it sample with carbs and it's gona look good, and if you want to put your XJS in your pick up whay not ?in America everything is possible, I love it ! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif

 

[Sergio]

Hi, Brian thanks for the feedback ,I've been all day on top of the XJS removing harness and clearing the way to hoist it, I'll put this photo on my web page, I have two projects at the same time, but I almost done with the MGB my site is
https://homepage.mac.com/saint007/ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/england.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif

 

[Sergio]

Check this out a MGB with a Jaguar V 12

 

[thegoodbeamer]

There was at a local Sport Car Rendezvous a 1940 Ford pick up with the jag 6 cylinder and jag rear end.He was a guy who works on jags and thought it would be fun.Never had a camera but may see him in June.The show rotates between 3 sites,one every year.This year it is in Grand rapids MN