Jaguar XJC RESTOMOD - Part 9 - Start Up, Dyno Results & Exciting NEC Classic Motor Show Information!

Join Tom & James once again for a catch up on the XJC RRR - Part 9 of the series.
In this episode you get to hear the rebuilt AJ16 Supercharged engine fire into life. Tom has had the XJC on the dyno - find out whether his predictions in Part 1 were correct and if he has delivered on his expectations!
We now turn our attention to getting the restomod XJC RRR ready for the NEC Classic Motor Show, the Jaguar is heading off to be detailed and we are looking to forward to sharing the Jaguar Breakfast Club Stand with Mike Fernie (of Drivetribe) and his manual swapped X100 XKR. Their stand will be the home of the manual supercharged Jaguar!
We will be there all weekend - so come and say hi in Hall 2 - 745.
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[@MarkPedrick-w9q]

"Sounds good down the pub !" Magic geezer, great car. well done

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@jwainwright8256]

Love your work . This is the ultimate sleeper without ruining the car’s heritage .

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@paulhartridge1477]

Now that's my kind of Jaguar

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you to hear you like it! 👌

[@chrisd924]

Very well done Tom, you've made a true English icon.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you think so! 🙏👍

[@ricoolivier]

Maybe have Harry Metcalfe do a review on this monster restomod! Compare it to his V12 Coupe... Beautiful car!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks the plan - hoping to sort some back to back testing with Harry and his XJC!

[@robinfoster7597]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop that I want to see, can't wait! Excellent job Man, you shouldbe proud. :)

[@samcurrie3367]

Oh man. That torque curve! Epic win.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you! Look forward to bringing you all a proper driving video so you can see it in action!

[@nigelbond4056]

Tom, you’re a true Jag whisperer. What a phenomenal result. Blimey 👏👏👏

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Many thanks for your kind words! 👍👍

[@alcampbell5831]

Sounds lovely! Should be quite pleased with that.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you! It does sound great! 👍

[@keithhope709]

Engine bay is top notch. 👍👍

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 🙏

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Camera man coughing his lungs out from the exhaust fumes was comical. Nice coupe, nice sound too.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks Martin - yes, James did suffer a little, but worth it to capture the sound! 🤣 👍

[@mescko]

Nothing sounds as good as the snarl of a straight six. Nothing.

[@davidjanes99]

Tom seems like a proper decent bloke, subscribed to this after seeing him on Alex’s channel. XJC looks and sounds the bollocks.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🙏 thanks

[@adyt225]

What a beautiful jag , a proper car 👍

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you, much appreciated 🙏

[@GrahamDallas]

Beautiful. To me that's far more interesting than any modern cruiser. Great series.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks - and there is more to come! 👍

[@louisjones2653]

Coolest project on KZbin.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Wow, thanks - that’s a bold statement! So pleased you are enjoying the project! 👍

[@Penguinracer]

Beautiful job Tom - it looks totally factory under the bonnet. A great way to take an XJ6C beyond XJ12C performance.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Be interesting to see how it compares to the V12 Coupe (plans in the pipeline for a comparison), but we think we have a recipe for success!

[@ofmanynicknames]

Nice Omega Seamaster that James has on! The XJC isn't half bad either, gents; excellent to see it running. There's something utterly hilarious about the flatness of that torque curve, being able to pull you out of turns with less downshifting than you'd expect.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Good spot on the watch - cars and watches often go together 😉 glad you like the XJC too! Looking forward to bringing you a driving video to show the torque curve in action!

[@georgeadams6254]

I work on that industrial estate! Seen your lil van go up n down sometimes. That pot hole at the bottom on Ivanhoe is cavernous. We should call Rod Stewart.

[@jakemartin1475]

Such a cool car. Would love one. Loving the KZbin motoring family. All the best channels interacting!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback! We are certainly enjoying making the content!

[@tomtht3355]

That looks double proper Tom ! 😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Good to hear you like you like it and appreciate all the work that’s gone into it! 👍👍

[@havardstle3788]

Audio is spot on! Thanks for the update! What a gorgeous car and a great noise!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the positive feedback on the video, the XJC, the exhaust, and on the audio! Much appreciated 🙏

[@Juniaro]

The audio was much improved gents....good job. See you at the NEC!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Appreciate the feedback on the audio! Thank you! Hope you enjoy seeing the car at the NEC!

[@markjackson6502]

Very neat and as earlier an commenter said, it looks factory. Brilliant job.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Many thanks! 👍

[@sidmac9071]

Sounds fuc£ing epic have been watching the progress of this magical motor your smile says it all Tom did see it last year up at the jaguar breakfast club it's a work of art and like all art your never sure when it's truly finished. Would love a ride round the block in it . Fantastic work and big thanks to keeping on with all the uploads on this lovely JAAAG 😍

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you are enjoying the videos. Hope to see you at a Jaguar Breakfast Club meeting soon! 🙏👍

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

I recently bought a rear quarter trim for a 105e,when I walked into the guys workshop he had a blue xjc shell up against one wall in the workshop,it had new floor pans and a couple of other panels that had obviously been fitted some time ago from their patina,when I mentioned it his dad piped up that he started it 29 years ago😂.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🤣🤣 project cars can be years in the making!

[@rogerpritchard]

Stunning!! Love the car. Beautiful and incredible looking engine bay. Very talented to upgrade the car like this. Sounds awesome too.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@chrissdavey]

Great job Tom. What a fantastic build 👍

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you like it! 👍

[@ianplayer3329]

Looks the nuts , best jag wheels ever 👌👌

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you like them - we think they really suit the car and are a subtle nod to what lies underneath the engine bay! 😉

[@heckmacbuff]

Outstanding job, looking forward to seeing it in the metal at the NEC

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks - hope you enjoy seeing it in the flesh!

[@woodrimcars2324]

What a Wonderful result absolutely love it.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@craigpurvis2618]

Excellent work tom, if i find some cash behind the sofa, i will have you work some magic, love the idea of a supercharged lump in an older jag... Quality mate..

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@bastogne315]

That engine....❤

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍👍

[@Lotusvvc]

Looking forward to seeing you and the car on Saturday. Peter

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks Peter - hope you enjoy seeing the XJC in the flesh!

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

A very pretty car, great quality workmanship. I never remember Jags of that era having so much paint !

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the positive feedback! 👍

[@patrikskoldhjarta5472]

Excellent work, looks fantastic!!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@Cowley46]

Really really lovely, cracking job.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@luckyshotjpg]

That is one sweet exhaust tone

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 🙏 it does sound great!

[@bjarneanmarkrud8187]

Nice to finally have the audio sorted, and the car looks like a hoot to drive!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback on the audio and appreciate you sticking around whilst we sorted it! It is great to drive - look forward to bringing you a driving video soon! 🙏👍

[@SimRideAlong]

Really great looking and sounding car, recently purchased myself an oldish jag, not everyones cup of tea but i like it even if its not perfect.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Great to hear, hope you are enjoying your new purchase!

[@mekillion55]

would love to see time-lapse footage of the restoration work while its being done. You have a wealth of knowledge and from what is seen in the video, a skilled hand.

[@deetesmin]

Beautiful car . Well done

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@Chilled_Mackers]

Superb car, cause and video.

[@chrishauser5180]

This car is amazing! If only you came to the States and wanted to try recreate this on a LHD coupe…. Keep making more content!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback on the car, and glad you liked it! We will keep the content coming as time allows! 👍

[@paul10018]

No to red, and no to those wheels. Otherwise, love it.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This Red was Emma's favorite color, you missed the point completely. ...SIGH

[@ewanstewart8011]

Looks fantastic and sounds even better, and my guess for the power is 407hp for the next chapter 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomaslawry5238]

Great work.....spectacular ! Will you do a link-up with Harry and his XJ Coupe ?

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 🙏 - yes that’s the plan! 5.3 litre V12 vs AJ16 4.0 litre Supercharged!

[@petermerrilees7878]

Great car!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 🙏

[@drehzahlfest5947]

Really great to see it driving already. The Dyno results speak for themselves. Would you mind sharing with us your ignition angle timing?

[@garypoulton7311]

A better choice of engine than the V12, in my opnion.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

We don’t think you will be the only one with that opinion 😄👍

[@2.fresh767]

Beauty.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🙏

[@nickr7747]

Love it.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍👍

[@Tracertme]

Now that is a tasty jag…😂 better than Harry’s… no stereo speakers for synthetic sound effects like modern cars…. 👍❤️ that will be quick with 640NM what’s its weight… putting it in perspective an Audi RS6 only does about 700NM and that’s 2 tons.

[@jeffharrison5265]

That sounds fantastic!! I'm really torn. I was going to put a 76 Pre-HE V12 in my 72 XJ6, but now I'm really leaning towards what you've done. I'd be curious to know how the fuel mileage compares to the V12 as mine will continue to be a daily driver. Great work guys! Really looking forward to seeing - and hearing - more. Please get together with Harry and have a XJC side-by-side comparison. Cheers.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Hi Jeff - we plan to do a comparison video with Harry’s XJC, so you will be able to see them back to back. Regarding fuel economy, this will be somewhere in the 20s (MPG) on a run - the fuel injected V12 is somewhere in the late teens on a run in our experience. Check out Harry’s last video on his XJC when he takes it on a tour.

[@jeffharrison5265]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop excluding the engine and transmission, if you have a parts list for the project, I'd gladly pay for a copy. Shipping my car to you from the States would be a bit pricey. LoL.

[@hartingtonbear]

Maybe i missed it somewhere, did the guys ever weigh the finished aj16 engine or the car with it fitted? I'm really interested to see how much weight it saved. Great videos and a lovely finished car!

[@martingibb517]

To risk a mundane question, what tyres have you opted for ?

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

The tyres are - TOYO PROXES 👍

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Wow!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍🤩

[@glsinthepic]

Congrat !! I’m sure the appetite for a similar restomod will be high for most of the xjc owner like me. Can you share the approximate overall investment required? Happy new year and thanks in advance

[@xpaugu]

Great work Tom. What size do you have on your tires. I am planning on putting 17 inch Celtic rims on my XJ C.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Tom, this car is AWESOME 👍😲 Please don't try to record audio outside on a really windy day though 🙄

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you! Yes it was a little windy, but we wanted to capture a start up before it went off to the NEC!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop Perhaps next time just stick its bum out the roller door 👍 🤣

[@leeevernden]

Well done, looks and sounds great, I'll come and say hi at the NEC, that will be the 3rd car show ive been to this year and if I manage to catch you I will have chatted to you at all 3! I think you've proven your throttle body setup with those figures, I could only get 355bhp out mine with a heavily modified supercharger but standard throttle body.....Something to think about there 🙂

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback on the car, much appreciated. Hope to catch you at the NEC so you can make it 3 out of 3! 👍

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback on the car, much appreciated. Hope to catch you at the NEC so you can make it 3 out of 3! 👍

[@jamesmasin159]

What about your 0-100 now? Mine is 5,5 seconds repeatedly with standard 4L80E, which surprises me in a very positive way, because my car is still not fully sorted and not running the way it should, and not that much has been done on upgrades yet.

[@yogiguitar1]

sweet ! whatabout that engine in an e type coupe ? (not the 2+2 though)

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The torque would twist the old chassis like a pretzel 🤣

[@thecluckanator]

That's scary torque

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🤩 we look forward to bringing you the driving video which should highlight how much there is!

[@john1703]

"Hear the supercharger whine/scream - shortly followed by police blues and twos!"

[@garyestcourt2377]

Thought revving when cold doesn't do em any good 🤔

[@MaurineWrinkle-x5o]

Spinka Forges

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all gas cars will be banned in EU and USA! In France they have a new banning law for ICE cars called SCHLABOUBVE and in Switzerland the HESCHLAVVO law! In Scandinavian countries soon there will be a so called SMORVERBIDEN law. In Germany from 2027 the new BABVVO and TEBBVO laws by the green peoples party will bann all gas cars from public streets only exception will be professional commuter trips and state-certified transports)!!!

[@buck2trips906]

Realise you happen to have a XJR engine to hand, why didn't use a V8

[@Woodn509]

that looks the dogs doo daas........ more of a wolf's clothing if the wheels had stayed, but personal choice