http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1952-Jaguar-XK-120-Coupe-Toyota-powered_W0QQitemZ200272459858QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item200272459858&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
hell bet its more reliable and has more power.
EDIT: didn't look at the pics of the actual engine...uh yeah 22R is no 6....still probably more reliable than the original engine.
Thats kind of a bummer, as the special part of that car is the motor is just so pretty!
Im not a fan of hers, but it would be like Angelina Jolie with someone elses boobs; Still pretty, but somehow, just not right.
Joey
at least put a datsun 240z engine in with the side draft SU's to make it look more "real"
and there is always extra wire hanging around with these cars, the first thing I would do as a seller is start zip tieing wire up under the dashboard.
22r that is a 4cylinger toyota truck engine.
That is the 2nd one I've seen in an old british car
triumph spitfire @ chas british car show.
Sorry, but this is about as stupid as an EcoTec engine in a Corvette. Use a Toyota inline 6 for crying out loud....or a Datsun Z-car engine.
integraguy wrote: Sorry, but this is about as stupid as an EcoTec engine in a Corvette. Use a Toyota inline 6 for crying out loud....or a Datsun Z-car engine.
its a 4 cylinder.. truck engine.. 100 hp on a good day, reliable and sturdy
My truck has that engine. It doesn't really inspire me with its sports car like performance and feel...
thatsnowinnebago wrote: My truck has that engine. It doesn't really inspire me with its sports car like performance and feel...
yup had one as well. The engine was originally designed for a forklift
Well, the Coventry Climax engine was designed for a portable firepump.
The ad says it's a Toyota 6. I wonder if he's ever counted the plug wires?
That car needs to be more like $5k. I see noting wrong with doing a swap if the original engine is fubar and you cant afford a replacement, but you have to understand the car loses most of its value.
Travis_K wrote: That car needs to be more like $5k. I see noting wrong with doing a swap if the original engine is fubar and you cant afford a replacement, but you have to understand the car loses most of its value.
actually considering a complete xk120 will run you around $75-100k+ I would say $30k for one that needs a proper engine is not that much of a stretch.
ignorant wrote:thatsnowinnebago wrote: My truck has that engine. It doesn't really inspire me with its sports car like performance and feel...yup had one as well. The engine was originally designed for a forklift
are you sure about that? nearly every toyota forklift that I've ever serviced has a 4Y. a 22R is like an F1 engine compared to that lump. (ok, reliable lump)
That Jag does need an I6 and a lower price though.
it really needs a Manual trans....what is up w/ a 4 cyl auto swap?
BTW, I kinda want to put a turbo Ecotech engine in a C4 Corvette... i think it would be cool...but it would be a manual.
maroon92 wrote: BTW, I kinda want to put a turbo Ecotech engine in a C4 Corvette... i think it would be cool...but it would be a manual.
There was actually a Corvette IMSA GTP in the 80's that had a twin turbo V6 (and a V8). I always wished GM would take the Vette in this direction, the mid engine setup that is.
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