Turbo v12 Beast?
 

Hi guys,
I'm new to the list, and am currently undertaking a big project.
I've got a Jaguar v12 motor torn down for a valve job after it was overheated. These engines really can't stand that, they lke to drop valve seats!

Anyways....
I'm toying with the idea of a twin turbo for this baby, or maybe just one turbo. The only problem is where to put it (there isn't exactly any room in this engine bay).
Basically what i need at the moment is some sort of idea as to which turbos will fit. The engine itself is 5.3 liters, and redlines around 6,500 rpm. I need something that will be able to give boost of around 8 psi all the way to redline. It also needs to be as small as possible. Long and skinny is better than short and fat in this case. I'll also need the means to make some sort of manifold up.
Any help is greatly appreciated. If this works out, it will be one of two or three turbo v12's in the world. The other one being a very well built 800+hp race engine from australia. Obviously this engine has potential. In naturally aspirated form it puts about about 300hp, and 320lbs of torque. My goal is no more than 500. Once i find a turbo that'll fit in there i've got to find a way to lower the compression ratio (12.5) down to 9 or 10. Oh well, one obstacle at a time.

Thanks,
Irving Seligman (19 years old in Austin, TX)

Re:Turbo v12 Beast?
 

heh if overheating is a problem on them factory DONT boost it.

Re:Turbo v12 Beast?
 

Two t bird t3 turbos should work out about perfect for you.

Re:Turbo v12 Beast?
 

Irv,

We just sold ours. Jaguar XJS V12. That thing had a new problem every week, not to mention it started to overheat and the culmination of our ownership. Personally, unless you know a lot about that car and how to fix everything that you may run into, I wouldn't touch it.

But I can see where you would want the speed. That thing is a lead sled from the start, but it jumps like crazy when you get it going.

Damn I miss her...