Harry Tomsic's 1966 Jaguar E-Type with Dodge 340cid V8
as published in BritishV8 Magazine, Volume XXI Issue I, July 2013Owner: Harry Tomsic
BritishV8 UserID: HarryT
City: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Model: 1966 Jaguar E-type
Engine: Dodge 340cid V8
Built by: owner
Features and Specifications
| Engine: | Dodge 340cid V8.
Holley intake manifold.
Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor.
Electronic distributor conversion.
Accel ignition coil.
Taylor spark plug wires. |
| Cooling: | aluminum radiator.
Pusher fan. |
| Exhaust: | custom fabricated stainless steel manifolds.
Stainless steel baloney mufflers.
Stainless steel cones. |
| Transmission: | Chrysler TorqueFlight 727 3-speed automatic transmission. |
| Rear End: | stock. |
| Front Susp.: | stock, except for nylon bushings.
Hubs converted to Chevy lug pattern. |
| Rear Susp.: | stock IRS.
Hubs converted to Chevy lug pattern. |
| Brakes: | Wilwood tandem master cylinder with remote reservoirs.
Wilwood disc brakes (all four wheels).
Wilwood proportioning valve. |
| Wheels/Tires: | Weld Pro-Star wheels.
Pirelli P700 tires. |
| Chassis: | New front frame built using old frame as a template, then widened to fit motor.
Roll hoop added for stiffening only; it's not built to racing standards.
Suspension parts and engine painted with Endura epoxy paint. |
| Body: | complete tear-down and redi-stripped.
Seams filled.
Hydraulic hood tilt mechanism installed.
Hood center cut out for through-hood air cleaner.
Floor replaced with stainless steel.
Wheel wells radiused.
Bumpers removed.
Turn signals and marker lamps removed.
License plate indentation filled.
Custom frenched, wrap-around taillight fabricated.
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| Interior: | AutoMeter Pro-Comp gauges, including programmable tachometer.
Heater removed.
Formuling leather steering wheel.
Clarion stereo.
Sony compact disc player.
Crossfire Car Audio speakers (part# CFC693S).
Seats reupholstered in cloth. |
| Electrical: | Ron Francis wiring harness kit.
Gear reduction starter.
Optima battery, mounted in boot. |
| Weight: | ~2400 pounds. |
| Completed: | 2000 |
Engine Installation
Dodge 340cid V8. Holley intake manifold. Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor.
Custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust manifolds.
Front Suspension
Aluminum radiator with very large electric cooling fan out front.
Interior
Formuling leather steering wheel and AutoMeter Pro-Comp gauges.
Seats reupholstered in cloth for comfort.
Optima battery. Crossfire Car Audio speakers (part# CFC693S).
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In Process
The body has been braced to maintain its integrity during restoration.
New front frame was fabricated by using the old frame as a pattern,
but widened to fit the Chrysler V8 engine.
Universal joints in the steering system.
The custom wrap-around taillight assembly features 43 lights and sequencing turn signals.
License plate supported by the exhaust tips.
Roll hoop was added for stiffening only; it's not built to racing standards.
Exterior
Bumpers removed.
Hydraulic hood tilt mechanism.
Weld Pro-Star wheels and Pirelli P700 tires.
