Team CJ XKSS - 002
 Restoration log by Dan Mooney
   
 

 
Specification (briefly) for this project, as follows:

The second in a limited production run of alloy bodied tributes to the fabulous 1957 Jaguar XKSS. Car # 002
will feature a 4.7L Stage Two engine producing around 390 HP and 445 ft/lbs. Suspension and drivetrain is
derived from an E Type donor car.

This car will be finished in Opalescent Dark Green with suede green hides.

 


Update report - September 14, 2023


















































Update report - September 1, 2023


























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Update report - November 21, 2022
Fitting prior to bodywork












































































































Update report - July, 2022






























































Update report - October 7, 2021
Original XKSS speedometer restored and rebuilt, custom expansion tank, and short block cleaned and ready for assembly.















































































Update report - February 22, 2021
Corey has now completed the rebuilding of your Stage Two cylinder head.































Update report - January 28, 2021
We now have this Stage Two 4/7L engine rebuild underway!
The starting point is an original 4.2 E Type engine


























































Corey porting the intake and exhaust runners
 A view down an intake port










Now with guides installed
 Exhaust port










Huge gains on the flow bench
 TCJ valve seats installed





Opening report - December 27, 2020




File photo (Team CJ XKSS - 001 shown)

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