My name is Julian Griggs, I love working on cars, bikes, planes.. pretty much anything with an engine, so I thought I would document some of my projects and post them here on KZread! Please consider subscribing!
That motor is such a dog that even with straight pipe it sounds like shit... I heard straight sixes that sounds more v12 than this jag. Actually it's pretty sad.
@DavidGonzalez-ts3hn25 күн бұрын
What the update on this
@glock1inthetop4525 күн бұрын
Just did this in mine and it was way worse whole front messed up had to change radiator triple clamps front wheels fitting fairing was a bitch haha
@gregdragon36927 күн бұрын
You drive so slow Boring af. Unliked
@autozaservice-lda453129 күн бұрын
Olá pessoal. Alguém me pode dizer em quantos segundos Ele acelera de 0 a 100 km/h?
@LLBlackhawk-mc3sqАй бұрын
Hey Julian, your car is the only Jaguar XJS that I have seen either pipes coming out the side in front of the rear wheels like mine! I have to be careful over railway tracks and speed bumps, only have 3.5 inches clearance!
@LLBlackhawk-mc3sqАй бұрын
I straight piped mine too, the exhaust ecirs in front of the rear tires. Mone is an 88 XJS
@mikecorbett1030Ай бұрын
How'd you do the bumpers, dude?
@sashoxxxАй бұрын
I'm more impressed with the fact it lasted getting driven for 7 minutes. That's a win right there.
@BadApe351Ай бұрын
Just dicovered your channel. Very cool what you're doing with this classic beast. The front indicator relocation is excellent. Hope to see more on this project...or have you moved her onto a new owner?
@maxialtamirano.dakenstein392Ай бұрын
Man that's an amazing job! I need that job in my truck here in NY!
@brianbiederman6615Ай бұрын
Do you remember where you bought the jets for this bike?
@VictorVazquez-sz1blАй бұрын
Can you take a V12 and install it in to the bed of a pickup truck preferably a long bed truck like a 1980s dually truck?
@shoku2725Ай бұрын
Mannn I miss Alaska. I want to plan a ride up to Fairbanks one day. Safe riding bro
@curryattack89852 ай бұрын
Desparately needs a manual gearbox.
@BauregardSenior872 ай бұрын
Fantastic sound, seriously, what a beautiful car
@thedoctor21022 ай бұрын
Almost sounds like and old 250 Crossflow
@KamielDV22 ай бұрын
Old jags with a big engine=best You kinda ruined it with this build though
@patrickbateman3312 ай бұрын
If only they upgraded this v12 and put it in the xj220
@TheGlave803 ай бұрын
Slowest V12 in the WORLD!!!
@RMH97-Ай бұрын
And your point is?
@BlackForesterTeamFreiburgАй бұрын
and..?
@ManchlerАй бұрын
And? Sounds amazing and is super cheap
@TheGlave80Ай бұрын
@@Manchler lol, not really my cousin has one here in Cali with stock muffler and doesn't sound good at all and is slow for being a v12
@rod7650Ай бұрын
slow? yes, but cool? very. it’s cheap, and they are a decent looking sports car for their time
@johnoliver33163 ай бұрын
I like what you have done to the xjs to this point. I have a couple of them.but those wheels just don't go on that car .it makes it look like a rappers car and will ride like crap
@JulianGriggs3 ай бұрын
Wheels have been changed. I agree haha.
@CEEPMDEE3 ай бұрын
Don't like the way it sounds. Pretty sure it sounds better in person.
@JulianGriggs3 ай бұрын
Sounds pretty good in the upper rev range. At idle it sounds like a truck. I am redoing the exhaust…
@desmotanker3 ай бұрын
Is there a way to adjust the brightness of the daytime running light or is my 2019 Just getting Dimmer
@davejones61303 ай бұрын
Cool car and like the delete …but …what is up with so many garage techs using cut off wheel angle grinders with the safety guard removed ??? In a microsecond you are maimed / bleeding and headed for the ER hospital.
@Juanknes3 ай бұрын
These cars sounds ridiculously well, better than 99% of any modern sport car IMO. Could be in the same league as the F355 sound wise.
@Shadow0fd3ath243 ай бұрын
At low rpm it sounds just like the ww2 planes with RR and Packard merlin engines due to the firing order being the same and both being v12s
@guantanamas3 ай бұрын
Love it ❤
@geoffclarke37964 ай бұрын
Sounds epic. As you say, just needs a manual transmission as the stock 3 speed auto not the best.
@raulmartinez55114 ай бұрын
😍
@Dkmachine4 ай бұрын
Holy moly, great job, great build, and great price!
@user-mc4vl6oz4p4 ай бұрын
What thread size was it on the bolts that holds the lower spring plate?
@jameswalter52564 ай бұрын
Hi Julian. Do you have any information on getting a 1986 v12 on a run stand I.e. wiring diagram have complete engine harness can't figure out how to get it to start. Thanks. Jim
@Cadvolvo4 ай бұрын
Hello Julian! How's the jag doing? I hope seeing updates on it soon! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
@joshuak43724 ай бұрын
Are the front valances with the indicators bolted or spot welded on?
@Rodmizinq5 ай бұрын
I love how almost every Jaguar has v8 or more
@DavidSmith-ze2wi3 ай бұрын
Soon to be all electric crap.
@garyt2195 ай бұрын
Also have an XJS, this looks great!
@AlexTrubinDesign5 ай бұрын
well done
@jagxjs71615 ай бұрын
I am waiting for a video about Jaguar!!!
@JulianGriggs5 ай бұрын
Video will be out soon. Unfortunately not as much progress has been made to the car, but I’ll make an update video on what has been done/what has not. A lot of people have asked where the car is!
@appmekalt5 ай бұрын
Hello, where did you get that type of air filter? thank you
@JulianGriggs5 ай бұрын
Made them myself. I cannot remember the diameter pipe I used, but it’s just an elbow with a flange on one end and a filter on the other.
@cherokeebill3075 ай бұрын
Mind if u ask where u found the fairings have a z900 i daily ride I been trying to replace the right side tank fairings after getting hit but every kit I’ve seen online doesn’t come with the full tank fairing as seen in ur video just the outer plastics nun of the inner plastics that keeps it all attached to the bike tho
@JulianGriggs5 ай бұрын
Believe it or not I bought the fairings off Amazon. I was kinda skeptical but I took a shot. They took forever to show up but I eventually got them. Quality was actually pretty good! I’ll include the Amazon link. Aftermarket Motorcycle Fairing For Kawasaki Z900 2020 2021 Bodywork Kit Z 900 20 21 Green White Fairings (Injection molding) a.co/d/8MIq3Wr
@cherokeebill3075 ай бұрын
Mind if I ask Where u found all the plastics to replace the fairings I have a z900 myself an got hit a wile back bikes in great condition with the exception of the right side fairings that I been trying to replace but every kit I’ve seen online comes with the outer shell of the fairings but none of the inner plastics to actually attach the fairings
@ChanningReynolds-fq3lq6 ай бұрын
Nice video you haven’t posted in for ever
@petehalasz75476 ай бұрын
Good morning and Merry Christmas, sorry to bother you.. whenever you have a chance to answer....we got screwed by VA Spiteri , a jag shop in Australia that makes custom headers.. now we need to find other headers.. we were thinking of simply performance, but concern of the fit and finish... We also have a left hand drive Jag -XJS.. did it clear the steering system? I know you have straight pipes, but are these headers too loud? Did you notice any performance improvements? Sorry for all the questions, have a great year..... I can also call you......as you know our 86 xjs is now a full restomod.. Thanks,... Pete
@JulianGriggs6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your headers! I’ve had no problems with the Simply Performance headers. Fitment and quality is really good. Ben over at Simply Performance made it clear that The headers are made for right hand drive cars but I took the risk and it turns out the headers fit really well on the left hand drive cars! I’d recommend giving him a call with any other questions you may have, he’s a good resource for any and all questions about Jags. I would keep the same diameter pipe from the collector all the way back. Any bigger your exhaust will sound like a truck… as you probably heard in the video in the lower revs. Make sure you have enough hangers to support the exhaust so it doesn’t fall off. Personally, I don’t mind the straight pipes. It is loud, maybe try adding a resonator to “smooth” out the sound. The main reason why I installed the headers was because my cats were clogged… so the before and after was a big difference haha, I’d say the headers are worth it considering what’s available currently and price point. Unfortunately, Not a whole lot of aftermarket V12 Jag stuff out there… Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@petehalasz75476 ай бұрын
@@JulianGriggs Good morning Julian. Thank you for the quick response. Yes you are right, Ben is very friendly and helpful. We bought the 40mm drop springs for the fronts and some parts.. At the time we already ordered the VA Spiteri headers. It's funny we were about to buy the Simply, but the others were tuned and ceramic coated. I'm also surprised you are allowed on the road with that exhaust set-up. Here in our town which is close to toronto, we have a max decibel limit, we would be fined and towed.. You didn't mention if you noticed any performance improvements. I know you didn't do any dyno pulls before and after, but was there any feeling of better breathing or torque? Again, sorry to bother you on your christmas and new year holidays. Take care. Pete
@JulianGriggs6 ай бұрын
I did notice the engine revved up a bit quicker. Also felt the torque was increased in the upper rev range.
@daveymc1726 ай бұрын
Next best thing to flying a spitfire
@bobjason6 ай бұрын
Hi Julian, how did you get to the rear bottom nut on the LH exhaust manifold? Any advice would be a great help. Thanks in advance.😊😊
@timblake65886 ай бұрын
Glad to see you making videos again, Julian!
@carlrichardson53926 ай бұрын
I’m excited to see the next phase looks awesome so far and love the idea of adding the fairing.
@3xeplodng_3agle_studios6 ай бұрын
Good to see you back, man!
@fullfatcars81747 ай бұрын
Love how he says "what are we doing next" and its one guy doing it.
@hanshoogendyk57837 ай бұрын
Sounds like an old school big six you will need to spend some serious money and build a custom set of headers if you EVER want to make it sound like a v12
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That motor is such a dog that even with straight pipe it sounds like shit... I heard straight sixes that sounds more v12 than this jag. Actually it's pretty sad.
What the update on this
Just did this in mine and it was way worse whole front messed up had to change radiator triple clamps front wheels fitting fairing was a bitch haha
You drive so slow Boring af. Unliked
Olá pessoal. Alguém me pode dizer em quantos segundos Ele acelera de 0 a 100 km/h?
Hey Julian, your car is the only Jaguar XJS that I have seen either pipes coming out the side in front of the rear wheels like mine! I have to be careful over railway tracks and speed bumps, only have 3.5 inches clearance!
I straight piped mine too, the exhaust ecirs in front of the rear tires. Mone is an 88 XJS
How'd you do the bumpers, dude?
I'm more impressed with the fact it lasted getting driven for 7 minutes. That's a win right there.
Just dicovered your channel. Very cool what you're doing with this classic beast. The front indicator relocation is excellent. Hope to see more on this project...or have you moved her onto a new owner?
Man that's an amazing job! I need that job in my truck here in NY!
Do you remember where you bought the jets for this bike?
Can you take a V12 and install it in to the bed of a pickup truck preferably a long bed truck like a 1980s dually truck?
Mannn I miss Alaska. I want to plan a ride up to Fairbanks one day. Safe riding bro
Desparately needs a manual gearbox.
Fantastic sound, seriously, what a beautiful car
Almost sounds like and old 250 Crossflow
Old jags with a big engine=best You kinda ruined it with this build though
If only they upgraded this v12 and put it in the xj220
Slowest V12 in the WORLD!!!
And your point is?
and..?
And? Sounds amazing and is super cheap
@@Manchler lol, not really my cousin has one here in Cali with stock muffler and doesn't sound good at all and is slow for being a v12
slow? yes, but cool? very. it’s cheap, and they are a decent looking sports car for their time
I like what you have done to the xjs to this point. I have a couple of them.but those wheels just don't go on that car .it makes it look like a rappers car and will ride like crap
Wheels have been changed. I agree haha.
Don't like the way it sounds. Pretty sure it sounds better in person.
Sounds pretty good in the upper rev range. At idle it sounds like a truck. I am redoing the exhaust…
Is there a way to adjust the brightness of the daytime running light or is my 2019 Just getting Dimmer
Cool car and like the delete …but …what is up with so many garage techs using cut off wheel angle grinders with the safety guard removed ??? In a microsecond you are maimed / bleeding and headed for the ER hospital.
These cars sounds ridiculously well, better than 99% of any modern sport car IMO. Could be in the same league as the F355 sound wise.
At low rpm it sounds just like the ww2 planes with RR and Packard merlin engines due to the firing order being the same and both being v12s
Love it ❤
Sounds epic. As you say, just needs a manual transmission as the stock 3 speed auto not the best.
😍
Holy moly, great job, great build, and great price!
What thread size was it on the bolts that holds the lower spring plate?
Hi Julian. Do you have any information on getting a 1986 v12 on a run stand I.e. wiring diagram have complete engine harness can't figure out how to get it to start. Thanks. Jim
Hello Julian! How's the jag doing? I hope seeing updates on it soon! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Are the front valances with the indicators bolted or spot welded on?
I love how almost every Jaguar has v8 or more
Soon to be all electric crap.
Also have an XJS, this looks great!
well done
I am waiting for a video about Jaguar!!!
Video will be out soon. Unfortunately not as much progress has been made to the car, but I’ll make an update video on what has been done/what has not. A lot of people have asked where the car is!
Hello, where did you get that type of air filter? thank you
Made them myself. I cannot remember the diameter pipe I used, but it’s just an elbow with a flange on one end and a filter on the other.
Mind if u ask where u found the fairings have a z900 i daily ride I been trying to replace the right side tank fairings after getting hit but every kit I’ve seen online doesn’t come with the full tank fairing as seen in ur video just the outer plastics nun of the inner plastics that keeps it all attached to the bike tho
Believe it or not I bought the fairings off Amazon. I was kinda skeptical but I took a shot. They took forever to show up but I eventually got them. Quality was actually pretty good! I’ll include the Amazon link. Aftermarket Motorcycle Fairing For Kawasaki Z900 2020 2021 Bodywork Kit Z 900 20 21 Green White Fairings (Injection molding) a.co/d/8MIq3Wr
Mind if I ask Where u found all the plastics to replace the fairings I have a z900 myself an got hit a wile back bikes in great condition with the exception of the right side fairings that I been trying to replace but every kit I’ve seen online comes with the outer shell of the fairings but none of the inner plastics to actually attach the fairings
Nice video you haven’t posted in for ever
Good morning and Merry Christmas, sorry to bother you.. whenever you have a chance to answer....we got screwed by VA Spiteri , a jag shop in Australia that makes custom headers.. now we need to find other headers.. we were thinking of simply performance, but concern of the fit and finish... We also have a left hand drive Jag -XJS.. did it clear the steering system? I know you have straight pipes, but are these headers too loud? Did you notice any performance improvements? Sorry for all the questions, have a great year..... I can also call you......as you know our 86 xjs is now a full restomod.. Thanks,... Pete
Sorry to hear about your headers! I’ve had no problems with the Simply Performance headers. Fitment and quality is really good. Ben over at Simply Performance made it clear that The headers are made for right hand drive cars but I took the risk and it turns out the headers fit really well on the left hand drive cars! I’d recommend giving him a call with any other questions you may have, he’s a good resource for any and all questions about Jags. I would keep the same diameter pipe from the collector all the way back. Any bigger your exhaust will sound like a truck… as you probably heard in the video in the lower revs. Make sure you have enough hangers to support the exhaust so it doesn’t fall off. Personally, I don’t mind the straight pipes. It is loud, maybe try adding a resonator to “smooth” out the sound. The main reason why I installed the headers was because my cats were clogged… so the before and after was a big difference haha, I’d say the headers are worth it considering what’s available currently and price point. Unfortunately, Not a whole lot of aftermarket V12 Jag stuff out there… Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@@JulianGriggs Good morning Julian. Thank you for the quick response. Yes you are right, Ben is very friendly and helpful. We bought the 40mm drop springs for the fronts and some parts.. At the time we already ordered the VA Spiteri headers. It's funny we were about to buy the Simply, but the others were tuned and ceramic coated. I'm also surprised you are allowed on the road with that exhaust set-up. Here in our town which is close to toronto, we have a max decibel limit, we would be fined and towed.. You didn't mention if you noticed any performance improvements. I know you didn't do any dyno pulls before and after, but was there any feeling of better breathing or torque? Again, sorry to bother you on your christmas and new year holidays. Take care. Pete
I did notice the engine revved up a bit quicker. Also felt the torque was increased in the upper rev range.
Next best thing to flying a spitfire
Hi Julian, how did you get to the rear bottom nut on the LH exhaust manifold? Any advice would be a great help. Thanks in advance.😊😊
Glad to see you making videos again, Julian!
I’m excited to see the next phase looks awesome so far and love the idea of adding the fairing.
Good to see you back, man!
Love how he says "what are we doing next" and its one guy doing it.
Sounds like an old school big six you will need to spend some serious money and build a custom set of headers if you EVER want to make it sound like a v12