Jaguar V8 Conversion Projects

See what it takes to do a conversion, step by step

Latest Update- 12-6-19

Looking through a website like this one is great, but what's really important is understanding what it takes to actually do different types of conversions. To help customers get a feel for that, we've published a series of articles here online that walk you through the various steps with plenty of photos. All aspects of the conversions are covered- engine and transmission mounting, wiring, cooling systems, power steering hook-ups, air conditioning connections and much more. Below are a few projects for you to review. We hope you find them interesting:

• NEW: 1988 Jaguar XJSC with 2002  LS1 and 6 speed manual transmission (Click Here)

• 1997 Jaguar XK8 with 2009 Pontiac G8 LS-Gen4 L76 + 6L80E transmission (Click Here)

• 1998 Jaguar XK8 with 2002 Camaro LS1 6 speed manual transmission (Click Here)

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

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

• 1994 Jaguar XJ12 sedan with 1995 Camaro 5.7LT1/automatic (Click Here)

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

One question that always seems to come up is "where do you get the new GM drivetrains for your Jags?" Well for the most part, they come from  wrecked donor cars that otherwise are complete. Although not always practical, buying a complete (but damaged) donor for your conversion gives you the best way to see how the new drivetrain was put together in a car before you try to graft it into your Jag. Plus you can always sell off the extra parts to help fund your project. Another good way to get your new powerplant is to buy a complete "drop-out" unit from a wrecking yard. In this case, pay close attention to what you're buying and what you need, or  you'll spend a lot of time and money chasing down missing parts.

Just for fun, here are some pics of cars we've used as donors for Jag conversions- we call them "Organ Donors":

• Organ Donors (Click Here)