Jaguar Engine in an Explorer?

[4.0ExplorerSport]

I've been looking through past Ford motors getting an idea of a future (far) engine swap.

Hypothetically would a Jaguar, say late 90's XJR supercharged, engine be able to fit into a 2001 sport frame with out serious modification to the frame rail itself minus new motor mounts? What about body panels/firewall?

Next, would there even be a 4x4 transmission that could be fitted to the engine?

Again, just curious. My mind day dreams a lot. The horsepower/torque look very appealing and it got me thinking.

 

[coppe]

something might be able to de adapted... i remember reading that for the james bond movie where halley berry was the bond girl, that the jaguar the bad gyu drives was actually a 4xd explorer with the jag body, cause the jag trans and traction system wouldn´t behave as they wanted in the ice driving scenes.

 

[2000StreetRod]

Nikasil cylinder liners

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Hypothetically would a Jaguar, say late 90's XJR supercharged, engine be able to fit into a 2001 sport frame with out serious modification to the frame rail itself minus new motor mounts? What about body panels/firewall?

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I would not consider the 1998 thru 2000 XJR engine. Jaguar used Nikasil cylinder liners which resulted in accelerated engine wear and premature engine failure.

 

[4.0ExplorerSport]

What about a newer model 2004-present XJR or XKR? Or maybe even a 2006 Range Rover?

 

[ranger7ltr]

These liners are used by a number of manufacturers...

Like BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and a number of motorcycle engine manufacturers...I believe the amount of sulfur in some of the worlds' fuels caused accelerated wear and a breakdown of the coatings...

Personally I would like to see the twin-turbo 3.5 liter Taurus SHO engine mounted up to a 5 or 6 speed automatic in an Explorer...I have driven a new SHO at speed and the engine is one of the most wonderfully running Ford engines short of the GT40 I have had the pleasure of driving in a long time...

 

[4.0ExplorerSport]

Yes sir, I agree the SHO would be cool. It would be a shame to tear apart a $35k+ car because I don't foresee finding many laying around in a junkyard. The hp/torque/more importantly mpg would be AWESOME.

 

[IZwack]

Whatever you do, commit to it. Too many threads on the forum about fancy engine swaps (including diesel) that never bear fruit.

 

[briwayjones]

Stick the new 5.0L in it and 6-speed transmission.

 

[4.0ExplorerSport]

Ewww... Me likey. Maybe by then I can afford to do the swap. Plus from what I read the 5.0 would be in the F150 also which should have a 4x4 option which would make it easy to find a matching tranny.

From what I read also, they might be doing something called the "Road Runner" engine that will be even more BA based on the bugs-bunny cartoons.

 

[rhauf]

Yes sir, I agree the SHO would be cool. It would be a shame to tear apart a $35k+ car because I don't foresee finding many laying around in a junkyard. The hp/torque/more importantly mpg would be AWESOME.

now we're talking.. that would be a pretty sweet engine... i'd expect you could buy one in crate engine form..

 

[kevinspann]

There was a SHO ecoboost engine on ebay, with trans for $4k. Not sure if its still there or not. Good luck getting all of the electronics to work, plus the direct injection.

 

[4.0ExplorerSport]

I think I actually like the idea of the 2011 5.0l better than the SHO at this point because of the possibility of easier adaptability.

 

[briwayjones]

I think I actually like the idea of the 2011 5.0l better than the SHO at this point because of the possibility of easier adaptability.

Plus it's more B.A.