Maybe i am looking into serious spending, but...

[styledyversatyle]

How do you go about cryo plating or what ever its called to the transmissions?

How likely is it to swap a 4.2 SCed Jaguar motor, tranny, and rear end from the S or X Type R's

And how about the all wheel drive set up from the X type.

 

[Rodewaryer]

Not sure how anything from the X type would fit the S-types chassis.

The idea of fitting type R parts is an intriging prospect......it's components should work.....not sure the source to verify this with however. I'd love to know the result!

 

[NateRW21]

I think you're looking at too much work for it to be practical... unless you have virtually unlimited resources. There isn't that much which is compatable between the LS and the S type in the realm of electronics, so you'd be fighting a never ending problem getting everything to run right.

 

[styledyversatyle]

oh i see, well i am just guessing that the six speed would handle a little more power than the LS as well as the rear end.

How likely do you think that is to bolt up and work out?

 

[styledyversatyle]

anyone? The main reason is because we all want more power and can get it, but want our drivetrains to handle it.

 

[Rodewaryer]

You have another interested vote here. I really hate this cars gearbox.....it more or less tarnishes an otherwise nice car.

 

[Midas78]

The ZF transmissions handling the 4.2l V8 Jags don't seem to be doing that well either - http://www.thelurch.com/ - that site pretty much put me off from getting an S-Type R.

Unless someone can convince me that a 40k mile s-type r is worth another 5 years of car pmts (the LS is done in a year) with all of the electrical B.S. that happens, I'll just upgrade the exhaust on the LS and install a double din nav unit.

 

[Frogman]

I think MonsterMark is the guy you want to talk to about cryogenics.

 

[styledyversatyle]

Hmmm, but what about any other model rearwheel drive jag with that motor, theoreticaly it would bolt up right? XK XJ maybe