Can a Toyota 5 speed be converted to a Jaguar?
The Toyota swap is facilitated by Geof Dellow, in New South Wales. He makes conversion bell housings which allow Toyota 5 speeds to bolt up to XK and V12 Jaguar engines. Knowing how good that Toyota shifter is, coupled with the low cost of the Dellow conversion kit, seemed to make this a natural choice.
What kind of car is a 5speed JAG?
The JT5 is the BW T5WC, with all the appropriate changes. The short tail version is used for SWB cars, while the long tail is available for V12’s. Several gearing options are available, some of which are perfect for the application.
How big of a box do I need for a 5speed JAG?
They recommend the 18″ box. Dellow also supply a “Qik-Shifter” for $160A which reduces shifter throw by 50%. If it is a late 80s European XJ6 then it would be the Getrag 265 with manual take off drive.. If so then that is the box to have.. You will need a mounting plate to bolt it up to the bell and lower locating brackets as well…
Can A XJS V12 be converted to 5 speed?
Mainly this kit is used to convert the ancient GM400 3 speed box fitted to the XJS V12. This kit can also be used to convert from 4 speed manual to 5 speed manual. We supply a complete nut and bolt package to convert to manual. We have had many articles written about us in the Jaguar Enthusiast magasine circulated in the Jaguar Enthusiast Club JEC.
What are the mainshafts of a Jaguar 5 speed transmission?
Mainshafts: The most crucial part of the transmission. Our shafts are made by the same people that make all the NHRA pro-stock 5 speeds transmissions that handle 1500HP. Count the splines on the copies.
Who was the first person to build the Jaguar 5 speed?
Whether you believe it or not I was the first person to design an E-Type 5 speed based on the Borg Warner, now Tremec T5 5 speed. 2009 will mark 14 years of building this transmission and 28 years in the manual shift transmission business. We’ve been building the Jaguar E-Type 5 speed longer than anyone else.
What kind of Yoke does a Jaguar 5 speed use?
Our steel billet yoke has it’s design based on the “Hemi” and big block Ford NASCAR transmissions. A slip spline driveshaft adds a tremendous amount of rotating mass outside of the transmission. Also because our yoke doesn’t have a spline through it with a nut at the end, it cannot leak through the splines and is stronger.
Mainly this kit is used to convert the ancient GM400 3 speed box fitted to the XJS V12. This kit can also be used to convert from 4 speed manual to 5 speed manual. We supply a complete nut and bolt package to convert to manual. We have had many articles written about us in the Jaguar Enthusiast magasine circulated in the Jaguar Enthusiast Club JEC.