1973 Jaguar XJ6 with Chevy 307 swap short drive

A quick run in the '73 XJ6 with a Chevy small block swap. Also at the tail end is a note about the functionality of the heater set up and trim panel damage.

[jjefferyworboys]

Seems like a well sorted car and its great that over 50 years old it still exists.

[JonDingle]

As a purist of the Jaguar brand I wouldn't put a none Jaguar V8 engine into any Jag. However, I appreciate the work and that you saved the car and enjoy driving it. So on that basis, I would happy to own and drive such a car. Well done!

[biroldjoshan]

Lovely series 1 xj... Nice conversion, ... Looks good, goes well, sounds good, thanks for sharing

[MickeyMishra]

Such a lovely old gal. The 73 model year is just so very British in its layout that its no mistaking it for any other model or make. You know its a Jaguar from the looks to the feel of the spokes on the steering wheel & the authentic visceral feel of the controls.
Nothing makes you more jolly then commanding such a marvel of a machine.

Many people scoff at the American V-8 under the bonnet. Mind you that many custom coach built cars from Italy used the same S.B. C. engine to power their wonderful hand crafted marvel of kinetic art. And they sound every bit the part when when the intake and exhaust are tuned as such.
So the change of the soul of the car really is not much of a bother.

Glad to see it on the road. That's what really maters.

[charlesleake]

Great vid ! ...love the conversion...and not an LS ! ....thanks for sharing ! Jay.

[FABWaldorf]

Fergus Dublin Ireland

Such a magnificent design exterior and interior. The engine sounds superb also. It would have been great to know the spec of the engine and to have seen it, but thank you for the vlog. Super!

[peterx]

Move the driving wheel on the sticks about one turn; right in, left out. Does not the gearbox hold the engine too high?

[Blackkiwie]

No footage of the engine compartment ?

[kerrykelaher]

I had series 1 jag with 400 chev larger pistons became 410 ( 6.6 litre) very fast acceleration up steep hills even competition swaybar on front ( beautiful handling ) however if i was to build " ultimate v8 conversion would be a 427 big block stroked to the " max" around 468

[brienmacgearailt]

Difficulty? Cost? So funny my driver door panel came off same spot

[MP-pofj]

Chevy engine in thee on a 50 year old jaguar.
Car won't know what hit it.
Well done now a more reliable daily that is

[dougekren]

Having done this swap did you go with 4 speed automatic or 3, I have an 86 low mileage with 3 speed and would love a 4 speed. Very cool car!

[MadMax-cwpn]

Nice rig. I did the 350 conversion into a 1974 xj12L
I wish I had of kept the V12 it was smooth and fast but impossible to work on.
Do you photograph Wildlife?

[ritchierich]

Awesome, nice classy ride on chevy power.

[josephwarren]

Is it just me, or is this car currently to be sold at auction, as mentioned? I see no graphics pointing to a sale.

[Smacktv]

Hello I Have A 1971 Jag Xj6 I’m Located In Vallejo Ca The car Is In Good Condition Just Looking for some Advice for interior and Etc

[leinad]

Lots of parts can be broken in the heater system..little suction tubes

[phil]

Very nice. An extra couple of gears wouldn’t go astray

[davidochoa]

what kind of gauges did you put on it?

[blissmcinnes]

Got one sitting in a shed in Brisbane right now.