I just bought an old Jaguar xj6. I love it, but it just weighs so much (2 tons) that gettting to 60 MPH takes forever. Is there anything i can do for about 500 dollars to give it a noticable difference in acceleration? noise isnt a problem
2006-09-24 18:32:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
An engine is an air pump. The cheapest way to increase power is to get it to breath. Intake, heads, headers exhaust. The only bad part is that Jag performance parts are not cheap and are hard to find.
2006-09-24 18:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by pbherbie111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a strong engine, but unfortunately, what you got is what you got. For 500 theres not much you can do, maybe an exhaust, but I am sure that won't get you what you want. I would suggest an engine rebuild or a new engine if possible. Unfortunately, thats going to be more than 500.
2006-09-25 01:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by 510Driver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a performance custom exhaust. There are obviously not many if any perf-parts for your jag. Best, IMO, is to go to Midas and have them install a custom exhaust. New air filter, plugs, wires, fuel filter may enhance the exhaust, but will not add much standing alone.
2006-09-25 01:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by Tickle Me Xtreme!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a tune-up and don't buy cheap parts....K&N air filter, good 8mm wires or bigger, good plugs e.g. Bosch Platinum +4's, low restriction muffler. Also remember the best way to make a car accellerate quicker is to remove weight from it (and it's free).
2006-09-25 01:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by ' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for $500?? hehe.. nope.
in the bidness world.. we call someone who wastes your time.. "spinnin yer wheels".. and that's exactly what you'll be doin when you start throwin time & money at a heavy old slow car... it'll just become an expensive heavy old slow car.
save up for a faster car son.. and use that old jag as a trade in.
2006-09-25 01:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
exhaust and maybe an k&n air filter. any a tune up.
that would be covered for $500
2006-09-25 01:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by snowteller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new header exhaust and a bigger intake. Shouldnt be more than 500
2006-09-25 01:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by juju 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're a tightwad, accounting would be a better venue for you than car customization.
2006-09-25 01:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best not to fool around with the Jag motors,they dont last and they blow easy.350 chev is the way to go.
2006-09-25 02:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋