Overview- Jaguar V8 Conversion Kits and Parts:

XJ6 XJ12 XJ6C XJ12C Vanden Plas XJS XJSC XJ8 XJ8L XJR XK8 XKR

 Our basic philosophy on Jaguar-V8 engine conversions is very simple: use as many standard, off-the-shelf components as you can, and a minimum number of “special” parts. Using standard parts for your conversion makes for a car that is more reliable, less expensive to build, and less expensive (and easier) to maintain. These parts, used with our group of specially designed components, make your conversion successful, and also give it the "factory installed" look.

 Jaguar Specialties offers a number of different kits and parts for your Jaguar conversion, and everything is available individually, or in any combination you like. You can buy everything you'll need at one time, a little at a time, or anything in between- we're very flexible. Here are some important details  relative to Jaguar V8 conversions using our parts:

• Everything Bolts In:      No drilling, cutting, or welding are required on the car, or engine/transmission to install our parts.

• Everything Will Work: When the conversion is finished, all of the (original Jaguar) gauges will read correctly, the Jaguar shifter will work properly with the new GM transmission, the power steering will have the right feel, the AC will probably work better, and even the factory Jaguar cruise control (if equipped) can be used.

We offer kits and parts that are compatible with any Chevy V8 engine from 1969 up to the present day including carbureted TBI, TPI, LT1, and even LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 and LSx (including LS- based truck engines); transmission options include T350, T400, T700R4, 4L60, 4L60E, and T2004R.

From here, you can click on the appropriate link below related to your Jaguar model and see what’s offered for it:

• 70-87 XJ6, XJ6C, XJ12, XJ12C and Vanden Plas  (Click Here)

• 76-96 XJS, XJSC, and XJS convertible  (Click Here)

• 88-94 XJ6 Vanden Plas and Sovereign (Click Here)

• 98-03 XJ8 XJ8L XJR and Vanden Plas  (Click Here)

• 97-02 XK8 XKR   (Click Here)

 

Want to see how conversions are actually done-what’s actually involved??

Have a look at these project cars that were built by Jaguar Specialties :

 

• 1988 Jaguar XJSC with 1997 Camaro 5.7LT1 and 6 speed manual trans (Click Here)

• 1994 Jaguar XJ12 sedan with 1996 Camaro 5.7LT1/automatic (Click Here)

• LS1 conversions- 1989 Jaguar XJS convertible and 1975 XJ6C (Click Here) 

• 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas with 2002 Camaro LS1 (Click Here)