Tim Hoffman's 1979 Jaguar XJ6L with Chevrolet 383 Stroker
as published in BritishV8 Magazine, Volume XVIII Issue I, December 2010Owner: Tim Hoffman
City: Orange, CA
Model: 1979 Jaguar XJ6L
Engine: Chevrolet 383 stroker V8
Conversion performed by: owner
| Engine: | Chevrolet 383 stroker V8.
Balanced.
~9.5:1 static compression ratio.
Comp' Cams #12-235-2 camshaft
(0.447"/0.462" lift, 210°/218° duration, 111° separation.)
World Products S/R Torquer cylinder heads.
2.02" intake and 1.60" exhaust valves.
Z28 springs.
Edelbrock Performer EGR intake manifold.
Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carburetor.
Delco HEI ignition, augmented with MSD6AL capacitive discharge system. |
| Cooling: | 4-row GM radiator.
Perma-Cool oil cooler with 180° thermostat. |
| Exhaust: | Sanderson CC2 headers with air injection added.
2.5" exhaust system with mandrel bends and a crossover pipe.
Magnaflow mufflers. |
| Transmission: | high performance 700r4 automatic transmission from Phoenix Transmissions.
One piece drive shaft from Inland Empire Driveline. |
| Rear End: | 3.54:1. |
| Front Suspension: | stock, except lowered about 2". |
| Rear Suspension: | stock Jaguar independent suspension, rebuilt with all new bearings, bushings, u-joints, etc. |
| Wheels/Tires: | '88 Jaguar XJ6 (15"x7") wheels. BFGoodrich T/A tires (front: 215/70-15. rear: 225/70-15). |
| Brakes: | stock (Jaguar ventilated discs front, solid discs rear.) |
| Instruments: | stock Jaguar gauges, plus Auto Meter oil temperature gauge and Edelbrock air/fuel ratio meter. |
| Weight: | approximately 4000 lbs. (i.e. ~200lbs. less than stock.) |
| Other: | Louvered hood. Outer headlights converted to ram-air intakes. |
Chevrolet 383 stroker V8 with World Products S/R Torquer cylinder heads.
4-row GM radiator. Perma-Cool oil cooler with 180° thermostat.
MSD6AL capacitive discharge ignition system, mounted on the passenger side inner fender.
Sanderson CC2 headers with air injection added.
Aluminum firewall.
Outer headlights have been replaced with ram-air intakes.
Fuel cooler duct and protective grille.
Rear view of the fuel cooler, and of its protective bracket.
Fuel cooler, installed.
2.5" exhaust system with mandrel bends and a crossover pipe.
Dual Magnaflow mufflers.
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The front suspension has been lowered approximately two inches.
Louvered hood.
'88 Jaguar XJ6 (15"x7") wheels. BFGoodrich T/A tires (front: 215/70-15. rear: 225/70-15).
