Actually, I think I am going to do the full resto!

I'll start with the big stuff first and work my was back, but I have neither the room nor the time to pull it and store it.

If I am going to hot rod a Z, I'll get me a 1977 or 1978 280 and do the F54/P90 or N42 swap or maybe even a turbo.

Keep us posted with progress! I had my original engine rebuilt for just under $2k. Runs like a champ! I have the automatic, so not as snappy as a manual, but not bad if I shift it through the ranges!

That's a reasonable price! Who did you send it to?

Unfortunately, I am in NJ, where nary a Z lives much more these days....loads of snow and salt makes 'em a rare breed. Anything I can do to minimize the expense.

Just a comparison, to have my XKE engine rebuilt, Classic Jaguar (a top Jag shop) charges about $10K for a STANDARD REBUILD!!! $2K is a relative bargain considering the similarities in the motors.

Most of the original stuff is there, but needs refreshing. It'll take some time, but I'm game!