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Title: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: Wookie77 on February 07, 2015, 10:45:26 PM

Hey Guys,

 Just doing some homework. I tried looking for the answer to this but couldnt find it so I thought I'd post.

 So I have an 85 Jag XJS and was wondering if the V12 from that car would be a viable powerplant for a diablo build? I "heard" it already uses a ford or chevy trans so locating an adapter plate shouldnt be too hard. And second, what are people using for V12 engine management?

Title: Re: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: Tusabes on February 08, 2015, 12:23:34 AM

Ask nick Truman over at mad mechanics

http://www.madmechanics.com/forum/build-diaries/13634-zonda-replica-kitcar-build.html (http://www.madmechanics.com/forum/build-diaries/13634-zonda-replica-kitcar-build.html)
He put a jaguar v 12 in his pagani Zonda replica

Title: Re: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: jdinner on February 08, 2015, 07:17:19 AM

I'm running this on a BMW V12. Works awesome.
http://www.haltech.com/product/platinum-sport-series/the-platinum-sport-2000/ (http://www.haltech.com/product/platinum-sport-series/the-platinum-sport-2000/)

Title: Re: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: AdrianBurton on February 08, 2015, 09:01:05 AM

the jag 12 is HUGE, I dont think it will work in a donor not to mention the weight.  I think Nick could help with an adapter to the Audi box, but I honestly think it is going to be to long to fit, it is several inches longer than the other 12's out there

Title: Re: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: Wookie77 on February 08, 2015, 11:58:59 AM

Ok thanks guys.
And Adrian, that makes complete sense. After all, the Jag is all hood. Lol I was just tossing the idea around and appreciate all the feedback.

Title: Re: Jaguar V12 and engine management?
Post by: ardillo lambo on February 09, 2015, 02:21:46 PM

Wookie...for the JAG management, check megasquirt model MS3-PRO they are an open source, afordable and even better support.
If you need an adapter plate with an Audi transaxle (recomend 01X, 6 speed non quatro) probably other brands Eric martin in texas...pretty good, serious guy afordable prices. if you are interested here is his email
eric@kitcarchassis.com
tell him that "the guy  with the northstar engine and the 01X gave me your info"