I MANUAL SWAPPED MY JAGUAR XJR

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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Před rokem +18

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    • @clubdevoiture1618
      @clubdevoiture1618 Před rokem

      Take it to the wizards of nos for some extra power!!

    • @zaidkidwai7831
      @zaidkidwai7831 Před rokem

      Nitrous!!!

    • @bastogne315
      @bastogne315 Před rokem

      Where's my Volvo. If I downt win every1 in the comment sextion dyes)

    • @bastogne315
      @bastogne315 Před rokem

      )> Gang Sign ☢️🛑

    • @leeevernden
      @leeevernden Před rokem

      Can I also have 10% off one of those diffs? Pretty please 🥺

  • @louisjones2653
    @louisjones2653 Před rokem +682

    Tom is such a wealth of knowledge

  • @jameshunt2141
    @jameshunt2141 Před rokem +432

    Tom's a character. should have his own channel

  • @gjcgjc9912
    @gjcgjc9912 Před rokem +297

    Got to love a rapid old man barge. Even better with a manual box.

    • @iamaparanoidandroid1
      @iamaparanoidandroid1 Před rokem +3

      Agreed. When I was a student I had a Rover 420Di which had been 'fettled'. Not quite in the same league, but when all my mates had Clio's and Fiestas, it certainly felt like it with its cream leather and walnut dash...

  • @gregwilldoitllc
    @gregwilldoitllc Před rokem +385

    The devastation on Alex’s face when he seen no bhp gains. Priceless.

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Před rokem +35

      No peak BHP gains you mean, still greater area under the curve and thus more HP at every RPM besides max

    • @samwell9540
      @samwell9540 Před rokem +1

      We didn’t see a dyno graph though, I’m skeptical they even saw that

    • @matteo2297
      @matteo2297 Před rokem +5

      @@samwell9540 17:43 what am I looking at then?

  • @haichyou2930
    @haichyou2930 Před rokem +191

    What a legend Tom is. Really enjoyed this episode Alex 👌🏻

  • @Darkytz
    @Darkytz Před rokem +64

    By far the best workshop chemistry you've shown us so far, pls work more with them

  • @j.a.citadel3258
    @j.a.citadel3258 Před rokem +83

    I've just watched tom on Harry's garage and his wealth of knowledge was outstanding. And seems to be a good bloke.

  • @conorhackett5698
    @conorhackett5698 Před rokem +110

    I must say.. Tom comes across really well. Have just watched him over on Harrys Garage.
    Very impressive knowledge and appears approachable and friendly. Would happily watch a channel of his own.

  • @geek9642
    @geek9642 Před rokem +98

    Hopefully Tom can get Harry to come along to the jag show down 👍

  • @adammoonface
    @adammoonface Před rokem +14

    Tom's a natural on camera. I'd watch if they had a YT channel

  • @lindsaycooper4010
    @lindsaycooper4010 Před rokem +16

    I watched Tom in the Harry’s Garage video and his jag at the beginning of this week, and he seemed “quite” 😉 serious in that, but he’s a different person in this video with Alex 😂😂. Another great onscreen partnership. Brilliant 👍👍

  • @andystodart4209
    @andystodart4209 Před rokem +8

    Hi Alex, I didn't see any suggestion in the video as to whether you changed the air cleaner assembly. This is a significant restriction on air flow and hence power of the supercharged AJ16 engine. I strongly recommend that you fit an aftermarket air filter but also ensure that it is supplied with cold air, not hot air off the cooling pack. Another useful modification is to fit an uprated Bosch intercooler water pump, which will improve the intercooler performance. I hope you are pleased with the driveability from the reprogrammed engine ECU that I provided for this project. I strongly recommend that you run the car on 99RON fuel if you want to get the most from the remapped ignition timing. Good luck with your forthcoming DRIVETRIBE showdown.

    • @muckle8
      @muckle8 Před 5 měsíci

      Definately the best super unleaded wouldn’t hurt!

  • @RobertBrownieJr
    @RobertBrownieJr Před 5 měsíci +2

    It's amazing to see how much Tom has gotten involved in the channel since. Absolute legend

  • @leeevernden
    @leeevernden Před rokem +13

    Those engines can make big power. The restriction is the gen3 m90 supercharger. They are not very efficient at the top end so all the gains you can make are low-mid range. For more power you can port/polish them and coat the rotors like I’ve done which basically makes it a Gen5 and more efficient, I have 355bhp in mine I could get more with a bigger intercooler and twin pumps. Or fit an Eaton m112 kit for 400bhp or on the extreme end fit a TVS1800 and get 500bhp. Gets very expensive though unless you stick with the M90. The power and torque delivery from a well sorted M90 is more than enough IMO, the torque curve is crazy.

  • @timgoodman9766
    @timgoodman9766 Před rokem +18

    My BantöRgraph has blown up trying to measure the levels of top Bantz between you both. They say you can’t become a CZcamsr anymore because all the good ideas are done already, but this just proves if you get two legends in a room together with their passion, the entertainment is endless!

  • @joestain3227
    @joestain3227 Před rokem +16

    Top Bloke Alex!

  • @ghomerhust
    @ghomerhust Před rokem +2

    IMO, the Jag 4.0, the 2jZ and the VR6 are about tied for the coolest sounding 6 cyl engines. they each have a strange and interesting rhythm that makes them better and different than the rest. ive never heard a V6 that sounded as good as those three. (and if anyone tries to jump in on the V in VR6, you dont understand why they sound like they do. yes, its a 10-15 degree V but the sounds is because it's still a single head with something else that gives it the "wookie" sound. and yes i know what it is and why it does it.)

  • @DumboDyl23
    @DumboDyl23 Před rokem +39

    Keep up the amazing work as always Alex and the team :)

    • @bastogne315
      @bastogne315 Před rokem

      Fight u 4 the Volvo .. World of Tanks...Midnight!!!

  • @smokingspitfire1197
    @smokingspitfire1197 Před rokem +11

    I did not expect a sudden Nicholson McLaren cameo. They’re a renowned aviation engine builder.

  • @BubbaGTi
    @BubbaGTi Před rokem +2

    I swear to god the Mike Brewer " 'old out yer 'and!" never gets old 😂😂

  • @caryknapton7233
    @caryknapton7233 Před rokem +11

    Great to see the wealth of talent that is still live and kicking with us in the UK. Really great video 👍

  • @GetOffMyLog
    @GetOffMyLog Před rokem +15

    My favorite car of yours! Glad we're seeing more of it

  • @mmjackk667
    @mmjackk667 Před rokem +2

    Other car CZcamsrs try to be Funny. Alex genuinely is. I really enjoy these videos.

  • @alexmnblyth
    @alexmnblyth Před rokem +1

    i want to see tom at goodwood!!

  • @its_marc
    @its_marc Před rokem +8

    You’ll need to change the channel name to ManualAlex cars

  • @iwanevans607
    @iwanevans607 Před rokem +3

    Really love the banter with Tom, would love to see him back on the channel in the future, great content as always Alex

  • @cosf918
    @cosf918 Před rokem

    fantastic video. Love the banter you had with Tom

  • @gixxer_jake
    @gixxer_jake Před rokem +2

    You and Tom bounced off eachother, effortless together! Feature him more on the channel what a guy he was!

  • @daverobotham5079
    @daverobotham5079 Před rokem +2

    Awesome vid Alex, cant wait to see the race. Nice to see people doing some amazing stuff with Jags as well.

  • @bidenhatesamerica
    @bidenhatesamerica Před rokem +27

    I’d rebuild the supercharger and put some new wiper seals in it…. Bet that would help for sure. If you’re not increasing on the top end, you have a air leak (air gap in compressor) and/or valve seat issues. If you got the balls… cam swap.

    • @dabigbadwolf5081
      @dabigbadwolf5081 Před rokem +1

      I think it's more a breathing issue, because the midrange has good gains, so the supercharger is doing it's job.
      A cam and some headers would really help.

    • @phantomflame0658
      @phantomflame0658 Před 8 měsíci

      @@dabigbadwolf5081 Yep agreed but also the supercharger is just overworked. A twin-screw or turbo conversion would really take this car to the next level, the engine and drivetrain can take it.

  • @OSVercloud
    @OSVercloud Před rokem +7

    Fantastic Video Alex, Tom seems like a top bloke!

  • @austinmayfair86
    @austinmayfair86 Před rokem

    This is exactly why I manual swapped my V8 Discovery! Everyone always asks me why. You just need to drive it to see, it is on a whole other level to an auto! Great work! Tom seems like a top bloke that knows his stuff! Will have to pay him a visit soon!

  • @thomasb8147
    @thomasb8147 Před rokem

    Great video again, love the energy !

  • @Charlie-zq4qp
    @Charlie-zq4qp Před rokem +5

    Keep up the amazing videos bro ❤️

  • @FunkyFreshFood
    @FunkyFreshFood Před rokem

    This has got to be one of my favourite videos on your channel so far - hope you do more stuff with Tom in the future!

  • @vadman3629
    @vadman3629 Před rokem

    Awesome content as always 👍🏻 Be nice to see the dyno sheets before and after to show the power gain across the rev range.

  • @CranfordPark
    @CranfordPark Před 7 měsíci

    Tom is an absolute natural on camera, and a wealth of know-how for Jag owners. Hope to see more of him on your channel

  • @rottieman347
    @rottieman347 Před rokem

    We had a manual 4.2 fitted with an SDi 3.5 Rover gearbox back in the 80s as a Police Patrol Vehicle on the M23. It spent most of it's time in workshops having the Diff replaced. Good luck with your conversion.

  • @MS-we4wi
    @MS-we4wi Před rokem +1

    I love that you did a manual swap👌
    Can't wait for the Drivetribe video!!

  • @MudSluggerBP
    @MudSluggerBP Před rokem +1

    Drove a manual XJR back in the day for travelling from work to visit Jaguar to test their paint process, was mental as a 21 yr old to be driving one 👍🏻

  • @fredd3.14
    @fredd3.14 Před rokem +24

    torque curve is more important than 10 extra horsepower in the top end anyway

    • @royster3345
      @royster3345 Před rokem

      Agreed, power where you can use it, not nudging the rev limiter.

    • @jamesg1769
      @jamesg1769 Před rokem

      This.
      People always chasing bhp but torque is way more exciting real world

  • @ChrisHib01
    @ChrisHib01 Před rokem

    Awesome video, I've always looked at these and wondered what a manual one would be like!
    I think they'd definitely be a much more expensive and sort after car these days if they did have more manuals available

  • @alexjuly8791
    @alexjuly8791 Před rokem +4

    Tom is an absolute joker and a proper wealth of knowledge top draw episode this one

  • @jasondexter7775
    @jasondexter7775 Před rokem

    Now this is content. Loved this video. Keep up the great work.

  • @bannerzone_UK
    @bannerzone_UK Před rokem

    I've had an XJR Manual, bought from a car auction, I didn't even know it was manual till I picked it up. I sold to a guy who moved to Australia and he still has it till this day.

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Před rokem +1

    Taylor and Rory. The dream team.

  • @jrbuch
    @jrbuch Před rokem

    This is awesome and that Quaife diff sounds like a really amazing bit of kit

  • @Clean_Slate
    @Clean_Slate Před rokem +1

    Tom seems awesome, really enjoyed the vid!

  • @mescko
    @mescko Před 4 měsíci

    I'm working on the early XJ6 I recently acquired. Manual conversion of any XJ here in the USA is a whole different deal, as no 5-speed/manual XJ was ever brought here by the factory. I discovered a local (60 mi. away) tuning firm that makes a kit to adapt a Nissan 5-speed gearbox/flywheel as well as a third-pedal kit for the stock auto pedal box. Already found the gearbox for cheap, saving my sheckels for the rest which is about 4 times as much, plus the cost of them making me a custom driveshaft (sorry, propshaft).

  • @GentilsGarage
    @GentilsGarage Před rokem +1

    This is fantastic, the ultimate XJR.

  • @James-semaJ
    @James-semaJ Před rokem

    Brilliant video this Alex and pals.

  • @freezersnout
    @freezersnout Před rokem +1

    Tom is an absolute gem. I'd love to see him on his own channel, but him and Taylor together would be magic!

  • @woodrimcars2324
    @woodrimcars2324 Před rokem

    Great bit of chemistry there in everyway possible love it.

  • @emmett73890
    @emmett73890 Před rokem

    Great video, sounds awesome 👌
    Tom Lenthall is a proper nice guy!! 👍

  • @pamboskourtoulos5239
    @pamboskourtoulos5239 Před rokem

    One of your best Alex, nice one. Tom is great.

  • @twin40dave
    @twin40dave Před rokem

    Wow loves Tom's enthusiasm, he defo knows his stuff , cracking chap

  • @leeevernden
    @leeevernden Před rokem +2

    Tom should have his own channel, looks like he gets into some really interesting stuff.

  • @ronaldschmid2726
    @ronaldschmid2726 Před rokem

    Simply fantastic shop and Jags. Greetings from the US.

  • @TheManmoths
    @TheManmoths Před rokem +4

    Tom’s a right laugh 😂 loved this!

  • @aaronrhodes9733
    @aaronrhodes9733 Před rokem +1

    Tom giving me British Homelander vibes from The Boys

  • @Ashar781
    @Ashar781 Před rokem

    Tom's awesome! Great episode

  • @Flyhi_Photography
    @Flyhi_Photography Před 2 měsíci +1

    Little did Tom know, what he was getting into. 😂 what a legend

  • @02howgegoa54
    @02howgegoa54 Před rokem +1

    Tom is perfect for this channel- more Jag stuff please!

  • @simonthomas5367
    @simonthomas5367 Před rokem

    What a genuine legend Tom is! He is to Jags what Taylor will be in 35 years to BMW’s!!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator Před rokem

    DUDE! that oldskool racing jag is the best car in this video! WideBody it. I've never seen a WideBody on those.

  • @OctavChelaru
    @OctavChelaru Před rokem

    Just made my day dude! Was hoping to manual swap my X300 but, sadly, it got vandalized rather badly where I had it stored so not likely I will get to enjoy one. Stick some good suspension in it and you'll have a British Chaser on your hands. It's a really potent chasis if you look at the basics. This is coming from a pro drift driver.

  • @101gizmo
    @101gizmo Před rokem

    Great episode 👍👍👍

  • @markcooper1505
    @markcooper1505 Před rokem

    Tom, 34 years !!! you're still an apprentice 😂... I've been in my job 46 years and still enjoy it...fell into it,didn't want to do it, but was offered a job before I left school, so thought I'll do that till find what I want to do... been lucky, crap money but you can't have everything

  • @HazelnutPohl
    @HazelnutPohl Před rokem

    Great Video as always ❤

  • @SaKuLification
    @SaKuLification Před rokem

    Great chemistry between these two!

  • @dannydow6694
    @dannydow6694 Před rokem

    Tom was awesome , good episode

  • @JSC131
    @JSC131 Před rokem +1

    The jaguar is unbelievable what a car great content as usual.

  • @roxjeruben
    @roxjeruben Před rokem

    this is a lovely episode!

  • @jorgealmeida5313
    @jorgealmeida5313 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have one manual xjr and it is a pleasure to drive.

  • @tomosr4169
    @tomosr4169 Před rokem

    Such a good video.
    Love a nerdy chat

  • @magnusshawn4698
    @magnusshawn4698 Před rokem

    Bring on the Party 🎉 Pully! Cool car Alex! Great video as always. Thank you 😊

  • @leoncharite6547
    @leoncharite6547 Před rokem

    Used to have a set those jag wheels on my e36 touring. Looked epic

  • @RickPalmer
    @RickPalmer Před rokem +1

    That Jag looks better every time I see it. Such a cool barge. The want is strong…

  • @samhunt8240
    @samhunt8240 Před rokem +1

    Factoring in less drivetrain loss, the top end power from the engine has now reduced which with the bigger pulley is most likely the supercharger producing more heat. Might be worth swapping it or getting it ported.

  • @kaylamasaitis1031
    @kaylamasaitis1031 Před rokem

    I like this guy! Would be nice to see more of him.

  • @Fastwunz
    @Fastwunz Před rokem

    That thing sounds spectacular

  • @wayneyates700
    @wayneyates700 Před rokem

    Tom and gang seem very knowledgeable and great fun guys to work with 👍👍
    That McLaren Dyno room was sparklingly clean and a right top notch piece of kit.
    110db 🤣🤣🤣 the poor neighbour's 😁. Great video 👍👍

  • @No.Handle31
    @No.Handle31 Před rokem

    Always loved them proper car.

  • @OctavChelaru
    @OctavChelaru Před rokem +2

    Did you look into the Andy Bracket? You get about 10-15% more power with it, first hand info, totally changed the response and power of my AJ16.

    • @paulaus
      @paulaus Před rokem

      Is that the only way to do it these days?

    • @OctavChelaru
      @OctavChelaru Před rokem +1

      @@paulaus Of course not, just very plug and play with the original electronics. All it does is add timing, really.

  • @schrodingerscat8621
    @schrodingerscat8621 Před rokem +1

    Watching that chap reminisce about his first experience with a manual XJR and grabbing with his left hand, messed with my head!

  • @SC11V
    @SC11V Před rokem

    Finally. Was waiting for this for a while

  • @MrFraz91
    @MrFraz91 Před rokem

    Wicked episode, Tom seems like a proper legend.

  • @mitchellsnider4198
    @mitchellsnider4198 Před rokem

    Yeah I’m definitely doing this to my V12 XJS

  • @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843

    Tom , what a great chap 👍👍

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Před rokem

    Great video & exhaust note! Good to see Jaguar getting some love. Thanks all! 🙏🙏

  • @DylanBrown1977
    @DylanBrown1977 Před 8 měsíci

    Love those older jags .. Good Power house

  • @georgeadams6254
    @georgeadams6254 Před rokem +1

    Loving the bants in that garage. If I had a Jag or Land Rover would be taking it to this place.

  • @Jezze90
    @Jezze90 Před rokem

    Loving the editing on this! Laughing my ass out :D

  • @alastairtheduke
    @alastairtheduke Před rokem

    I love Alex's enthusiasm

  • @_Oliver-
    @_Oliver- Před rokem +1

    Best evening when Autoalex Uploads i wish to see more of Phill plz : D

  • @DangerousDac
    @DangerousDac Před rokem +1

    "I'm just a punk who buys shit." Hey, thats actually a perfect definition of this channel.

  • @gwengo4167
    @gwengo4167 Před rokem

    "Found it in the garden" Ha ha, love it! 🤣🤣

  • @abdullahlibzo6914
    @abdullahlibzo6914 Před rokem

    Wow the interior of the XJR looks amazing

  • @garethwesleyevans
    @garethwesleyevans Před rokem

    Tom is brilliant!