Jaguar XK8 Manual Swap Project CANCELLED! 😢 (But a NEW plan emerges!) MT29

This is an episode we never wanted to make. In MT29, we're pulling the plug on our epic Jaguar XK8 manual swap using the Aston Martin Vanquish T56 Tremec gearbox. 💔 It's a sad day, but we've had to make a tough call based on the overwhelming time, effort, and cost involved. Watch as we reveal what went wrong and why we're not continuing with the original build.

But all is not lost! We're pivoting the project and moving forward with a new, more feasible plan. We'll be using the ZF S6-53 6-speed transmission from a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-liter turbo diesel. In this video, we explain the reasons behind this change of direction, why this new gearbox is a better fit, and how we believe it will make the project quicker and easier to complete.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Unpacking the gearbox
02:51 Gearbox walk around
04:32 Reasons for changing gearbox
05:59 Drivetrain Compliance (Flexible Jurisdiction Coupling)
06:26 Spigot bearing
07:56 Clutch Slave Cylinder
09:04 Gear sector Compliance (Rubber bushes and isolation)
11:10 Reverse lockout
12:22 Rear Gearbox Mount
13:05 Rear differential & LSD
14:35 High Flow Sports CAT's (300 Cell)
16:01 Summary
21:35 Links

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