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Hey! Maybe that Merlin V12 will fit in my Z.... Kidding... Anyone know what those Jag motors weight? Aluminum or not, looks heavy (looks like the air plenums were trimmed as well I see..). Probably sounds pretty cool though.

 

Lone

 

[This message has been edited by lonehdrider (edited January 28, 2001).]

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I dunno the exact weight of the V12 but I believe they're heavier than a Chev V8. When you do the Jag-Chev conversion, I think you need different front springs as a result of the weight loss.

 

Interesting though; my other car IS a Jag, to quote the bumper sticker. I've got a 6, though, not the 12, a '73 XJ6. I'd actually love to go sick on an XJS but the sheer dollars the damn things cost to play with is ridiculous. But boy you get a nice result. There's a guy in the Jag club here (admittedly a Jag specialist repairer) who's getting over 600 h.p. from a 12, running at 7-8000 RPM or somesuch.... And yep it sounds great....

 

Also, on the Merlin V12 note, see this:

http://www.rodshop.com.au/project55.htm

 

I've seen it (at an airshow of all things!) but I've never heard/seen it run, dammit...

 

[This message has been edited by zedskid (edited January 29, 2001).]

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Yeah, the Falconer is gorgeous. I'd love to have one in like a 32 Ford (elongated frame no doubt!), the headers would be really sick looking.. six into 1's on each side.. smile.gif

 

Lone

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Originally posted by lonehdrider:

Yeah, the Falconer is gorgeous. I'd love to have one in like a 32 Ford (elongated frame no doubt!), the headers would be really sick looking.. six into 1's on each side..
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Lone

 

He he It's just a small block chevy with 4 more cyl's.

and I have test fitted in a Z (by the numbers) and it will fit.

And it's lighter than a SB chevy

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but how much does it cost?????

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Originally posted by scarp:

I would still love to see this in a Z
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Inagine a stock Z hood w/just the stacks sticking thru: think anyone would notice; think if it were Fire Engine Red you couldnt pass a cop w/out getten the "EVIL EYE".

 

Give me two of them to go also; I love the sound of multiple valves/overhead cam(s); its almost like someone is singing to me....ahhhh. For some unknown reason I have this overwhelming desire to give that engine a big hug.

 

 

[This message has been edited by Kevin Shasteen (edited February 15, 2001).]

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sorry; hit the wrong icon trying to add to the previous message.

 

My computer sucks; second time, Duh! as in Duhmmy. I know I didnt get much sleep last night but this is rediculous; I think the nut behind the wheel is getting a little loose...goodnight all; tomorrow is a new day-isnt it(?).

 

 

Hey, I just noticed all three of these consecutive posts say 146 on them; if they're seperate post shouldnt they be 146, 147, 148; ok-I feel a little better-just a computer glich as I know I clicked on the correct icon....I'm going to bed early anyway.

 

[This message has been edited by Kevin Shasteen (edited February 15, 2001).]

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