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JTR and Stealth Conversions
V-8 Engine Conversion Manuals & Parts
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JTR (Jaguars That Run) got started in the mid-1980s
by fitting Chevrolet V-8 engines into Jaguars and publishing a manual on how to
successfully accomplish the swap.
Jaguars with engine problems can be purchased
quite cheaply, and installing a Chevrolet drivetrain usually costs less and is
more reliable than repairing the Jaguar engine. The Jaguar V-8 conversion is done
for reliability, economy, and in many cases, performance.
JTR went on to
perfect the V-8 engine swap for a number of other cars, too; like the Datsun Z,
the Volvo 200 Series, and the Chevrolet S-10 Truck. These vehicles are converted
to Chevrolet power primarily for performance reasons, not economy or reliability.
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publish manuals that take you step by step through the conversions, offering a
wealth of details and advice from our years of experience. You can read excerpts
from the manuals by selecting them from the list below. |
| Stealth Conversions—for engine swap parts & mounting kits |
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Stealth Conversions is the Parts Division of JTR. We offer special products
to assist you in the successful completion of your engine swap. Please see above links to our price lists / order forms — there is a separate form for each category of part.
JTR's conversion manuals cover the following types of information, as well as details specific to each model: |
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Above: 1990 Corvette 350 TPI/700-R4
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- Brackets and Motor Mounts
- Engine Dress
- Automatic Transmissions
- Driveshaft and Differential
- Engine Compartment
- Installation
- Electrical
- Tachometer Calibration
- Speedometer Calibration
- Cooling System
- Fuel System
- Exhaust
- California Smog Laws
- Air Conditioning
- Vehicle Speed Sensors
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Simplicity, Cost, and Refinement |
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Chevy S10 Truck with Camaro V-8 engine
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Our
V-8 conversions are done in the simplest most practical, reliable, and economical
way we can find. We stick with factory parts and readily available high-quality
aftermarket parts. Our finished conversions are made smog legal according to California
smog laws in effect at the time of the conversion.
For more about parts, see our PRICE LISTS AND ORDER FORMS using the links above.
We feel
anybody can just drop a V-8 into an S-Truck, a Datsun Z, or any other of these
cars and make it run. JTR specializes in refining conversions so they perform
like factory built vehicles: smooth, quiet, reliable, and functional. Everything
must function as stock: air conditioning, shift linkage, clutch release, instrumentation,
cooling, and smog controls. The swap must be repeatable, so that people reading
the manuals can accomplish a similar swap.
JTR's converted cars are
tested and driven daily by different drivers and under varying conditions. We
work out all the bugs and problems, so you can do your conversion right the first
time. We would rather have a functional, drivable vehicle than one that goes from
place to place on a trailer or behind a tow truck. |
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JTR Publishes Books
JTR
does not do engine swaps for the public. JTR only does swaps in order to do the
books. Typically, it takes over a year to write a book. Many hours of research
and development go into each swap book to insure that it can be practical and
repeatible.
We take engine swaps quite seriously. Most of the cars shown
in our manuals are used by friends and family for daily transportation. They are
not "weekend warriors" driven only occasionally. These are vehicles on
which their owners depend. We enjoy seeing people doing good engine swaps and
we have written our manuals to help you succeed. |
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| The conversions shown in these manuals are California smog legal.
We have found that the people who live in California and do not do a smog legal
conversion, usually do a substandard conversion. The reason for this is: if they
don't spend the time and money to make it legal, they also don't spend
the time and money to do the rest of the conversion properly. See our chapter
on California Smog Laws from
the Chevrolet S-10 Truck V-8 Conversion Book. |
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| Stealth Conversions has been offering aftermarket Vehicle
Speed Sensors (VSS) for engine swaps since 1991. The speed sensors are
smog legal for engine swaps, and have been issued CARB EO #D-371. Without a
VSS, the Chevrolet Fuel Injected engines will not run correctly, and they will
not pass a California style smog test. Stealth Conversions has several types of
vehicle speed sensors designed for easy installation into vehicles that were not
equipped with vehicle speed sensors. Also available are relocated Reluctor
Rings for 4L60-E transmissions, which allow running speedometer cables. |
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These manuals were written
for people who have a good education in car mechanics, lots of automotive experience,
and a good selection of shop tools. They were not written for people who have
a tight budget or who are in a hurry.
Our experience shows that maybe half
the people who start a conversion finish it in one to six months, and half are
not finished even after six months! Engine swaps are not easy. They require good
information and painstaking attention to detail. We have seen a lot of dangerous
mistakes, such as incorrect fuel hoses, exhaust too close to brake lines, linkages
that get stuck...
This is not meant to scare you. It is meant to warn you
about the importance of the decision to undertake a conversion. If it sounds expensive
and time consuming, it is! It is also very rewarding when it is done right. |
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| Conversion Manuals Currently Available
• Special package: When purchasing V8 conversion manual for S-10
Truck, Datzun Z, Jaguar,
or Volvo 200, add the Chevy TPI & TBI Engine
Swapping Manual for only $19.95 more. |
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JTR engine swapping manuals are available directly from JTR Publishing,
As well as through a number of retailers, including:
• Summit Racing (S-10: Part #JTR-S10; Jaguar: Part #JTR-JAG),
• JEGS (S-10: Part #116549; TPI &
TBI: Part #117942),
• Steve Smith Autosports (S-10: Part #S212; TPI & TBI: Part #S195), and
• Classic Motorbooks (S-10: Part #116549; TPI & TBI: Part #117942;
Jaguar: Part #118438; Datsun Z: Part #115501; Volvo 200: Part #122587).
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