2JZ Swapped Jaguar XJS Build | Top Gear American Tuned 

This has got to be one of the nicest builds on this series, not a race car with a roudy exhaust, just a sleeper cruiser. Well done young man 👌🏻

There were more of these powered by SBC than Jag engines in the 80s-90s but this makes sense too. Those BBS look perfect on it, he just need to figure out a way to get the center caps to fit the front.

Thank you for not butchering a *running* Jag V12 for this. I don't normally like seeing super bizarre engine swaps (except for putting piston engines into FC and FD RX7s, because *sticks out tongue in Rob's general direction*), but I'm all for doing it to keep a dead car on the road. Besides: you could get an XJ with an inline six back then, too, so it's not *that* heretical...

These builds are the builds most backyard mechanics LOVE!!!! Everyone with money can throw money at something until it works but they have NO swag. My guy got that swag in his build! Salute my guy!

Damn right when I saw this car on a video the other day. And was so flabbergasted I had to message the owner and tell him how extraordinary of an idea and execution this build was. Well what do you know the next video that feature this car happens to be on the number one automotive channel in the world, scratch that the universe. Top gear doesn't get any better I knew how special that car was when I saw it and if any car out there deserves it it's this car. I think the gentleman that built this car I think we'll have a pretty remarkable career. This is a project that you don't have to be rich to do but it's also two of the best automotive styles and we all love made it before anyone else thought of it. Again I say to this young man out freaking standing!!!🤙💣

Love this, but PLEASE start uploading in 4K! So nicely shot, it deserves it.

Rob needed to wind it out in the tunnel, if he did, I didn't hear it because the music was louder than the car.

This car looks so flawless and awesome rolling through that city at night, just glowing and marks class and taste, not just a build that has many cousins to pass by every day, its way better than the normal builds everybody seems to do one after another, its its own show, and yes its a show stopper, head turner, jaw dropper, cup spiller, slap you not one time but two times, and makes you smile all while watching it roll by, its nothing we see everyday, so for this, i say , what a fine representation of doing yo own thang, its perfect....

This episode had totally Larry Chen vibes! Those video shots look stunning, especially if you have the whole city almost to yourself... 😎🤟

Please keep on doing this show it’s actually amazing.

No way Isaiah slipped in a "that's not going anywhere" in a TG video LOL

Damn my dad bought several XJS coupe V-12's in 1989 and 1990 when I was a kid...loved those things more than words can describe..the smell of the leather, wow..the smooth power delivery...teh presence...always breaking down though, especially the electrical systems...but loved it..he had a dark blue one, a black one, and a red one with white interior with red piping, my favorite of all time...what memories...

I owned an XJS V12 for seventeen years and toured all over Europe and it never ever let me down , only thing ever broke was high pressure powers steering hose but could still be driven tho garage , I too am a Jaguar lover , had 4 litre , 4.2 litre and 5 litre XKR , recently owned 3 litre F type now own 5 litre F type R awd , love it

The six-cylinder engines in these cars were very reliable. Also the 6 literr V-12 last generation was a spectacular power plant.

I’m in love. I’ve listed after XJS since I was a kid in the 80s. This is perfect.

Gorgeous car and cool build. My dad had a concours winning 86 XJS and I will always have a soft spot for them.

Always loved that car. Wheels look great, and the engine is obviously incredible.

This looks so mint. Although surprised he didn't go with a manual transmission? if I was building one of these, the supercharged straight 6 from the first XJR and a manual trans would be my choice, but the 2JZ has such great aftermarket support it makes it a more viable swap especially in the US, I can pie in the sky about different engines all day long but the right engine swap is the one that gets finished.

Back in the 1980's I built an XKE with an aluminum 406 Chevrolet under the hood (bonnet) connected to the 4sp. box. AC, PS, etc. Raised the rear gears to 2:88 and still only used 2 and 4th. Never should have sold it. Have pondered these XJ-S's. I have a '65 4.2 Jaguar just waiting for a couple turbo's! This car looks fantastic.

So beautiful yet simple. I dont know what happened but this did something to me as far as just wanting to night cruise. Excellent!!!

youre a jag fan. now youre probably thinking about the xkr growing up but you must love jags because this was the same as the sec mercedes this is what f1 drivers had in there garage in the 80's unfortunately they were probably broke down. still this was the prettiest coupe of its day. im still just in awe how clean and just right.its what this car should have been. being the jag man i am going to tell yousomething only a jag guy would understand. this is a car that mr. tom wakinshaw would be impressed by. there is no higher compilment you could ever get. i grew up dreaming of a trw xjs or a lister, arden those less known but way cooler than anybody realized. i think this is going to be the first of several cars that are going to grace a top gear thumbnail. you have something special. i think you better get ready this is your new business card. i wish you all the success that is going to be coming your way. i think if you keep at it some kid might have a poster with one of your future cars. wow. 1 in a million. i'll take an xj6 coupe(cant remember what its called but id like it similar to a widebody trw race car. lol

What a lovely interpretation of the Jag. All the lines, more than enough power and zero concerns about it running well.

Nice very nice. Yes I have an xjs so I understand that itch. At 62 I've been scratching for a while. God speed my man. Maybe soon we can go for a drive. If you need anything give me a yell.

beautiful car, we had a Lister XJS in the workshop a couple of weeks back and its made me want one!

Stunning I’d love an XJS. If it looked like this

How did this episode fall under my radar?! Awesome episode & car!

I do like a xjs! I had a v12 when I was 19/20. Did sod all mpg and drank as much oil but I got it as a dog and improved it to where my talent at the time could take it, then the gearbox died and I couldn't afford to fix it anymore. Wasn't a fast car, but just had a certain thing about it that I really liked! Seeing this makes me want another for sure!!

Such an unique and good looking car 👌

My grandad has 2 XJRS’s so the TWR Bodykit brings back memories. Also, what a graduation gift jeez.

Sick to see this. I’m in the process of ls swapping my 76 xj6. Glad to see I’m not the only 21 year old into jags 😂

Agree Street tacos after a cool night time drive is the best. Very cool jaguar.

So happy for Rob! Excellent content.

Obviously I follow Rob's channel, but his association with TG gives authenticity. Rob is definitely the real deal. Great presenter too

Original V12 engine in these were solid and reliable. They were let down by the shittiest wiring looms and connectors you’ve ever seen.

@bryanpontifes I cannot express how impressed I am with this build, certainly one of the greatest I've seen. Keeps the spirit of the original perfectly while still being distinctive and having modern reliability/convenience despite being an 80s Jag. Not to mention, you're only 21 and probably did it on a shoe string budget with limited tools. Hats off to you!

This is a much better engine than an LS, mainly because it keeps a similar sound to the v12 and I love that.

I love that front, the bumper really completes the look!

Just found you - what a brilliant conversion. No it's worth watching Tom Walkinsham hustle the V12 around Mount Panorama.

Love Jag’s, love this series and love this build he has completed.

You made the right choice, Jags are the business. Big shout from lil old England.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I’ve always loved the look of this year Jag…

Beautiful car. He isn't the only one with a thing for the beautiful Jags.

Never in my mind come accross rob dahm being top gear presenter...keep em coming

2J a nice swap and fits well because these motors were also originally offered with the OG 4 litre straight six so works well

They were always a very sexy car, the swap makes so much sense. I would have loved to hear that 2J scream though. Thanks again Rob.

I love the look of this jaguar. I was thinking of doing something similar but would want a twin turbo LS. Or maybe just supercharger.

That's a clean build, well done 🤟

I can't tell you how happy we all are that you hit traffic- that nighttime street scenario was ridiculous! This driver is definitely a man of taste, but did you check the trunk for silverware or stolen paintings? 😉

This is amazing! I really love CLASSICS!

This Jaguar looks awesome!

Beautiful Jag. I’m working on a 84 XJS Chevy conversion. Love the wheels and rims. They look great what are they!!!! Please, please, please!!!

Can't honestly blame you for not wanting to work on a Jag V12. I love cars that were made for slightly too long to see how they evolved over the lifetime they were produced and the XJS is a proper Jaguar that ended up being a very beefy beast indeed, so a modern 6 cylinder making a lot of power just makes perfect sense in one of these, it looks comfy too

Cool build. Beautiful car.

Fascinating episode, the 6.0 v12 was the best one of them, they only made a small number in the last of the the XJS models! Anyone know what the song from the intro mark until the 1.30 point is, especially from 1.25-1.30 It's now stuck in my head and I tried Shazaming it with no luck!

My 5.3 V12 is on its last legs…Found this vid because of that. I wish I had the know how to do a swap like this!

Such a really cool build not in anyway the norm’ but undoubtedly beautiful and unexpected.

Stunning. Beautiful

I literally spent 2 hours looking for a facelifted XJS to buy after this video

Love these videos with Rob! But we need 4K quality on the stream! RU-vid 1080p cannot do the camerawork in this video justice!

This Jaguar looks amazing

And the 90s groovy music!

This thing is clean!!

The XJS looks soo good

What a wild contraption

Imagine that with a V12, that would be amazing!

The homie I’m so proud of him ❤

A British Supra....love it ! Great car great video.

Nice build

Looks great on the BBS

Who remember the nitrous powered Jag? Damn old goooddd days

Amazing beautiful xjs project costly .what the wheels size and spec

Beautiful

I never really liked the way the XJS looks, but damn is this one looks good. Way better than stock.

That's a cool jag

very sleek looking car...rob doing good for tg

how does he design and make his own front bumper splitter?? do companies do that for customers?

Good to know all the warning lights function at idle.

GOD DAHM ROB IS GREAT AS A HOST

Stunning

I LOVE this car.

Cool shit guys, i been sleeping on this.

One of my fav cats ever designed

Is the Exhaust missing? I would have the need to fill that Holes under the Rear Bumper,

Oh damn. I saw this on another channel. This dudes dad had this car and gave it to him. The custom front bumper blew off if I remember.

This is nice and original. I personally would love an xjs convertible car with no convertible top at all. They are very rare. But with a Ford 4.0 Barra Turbo conversion 👌 🏆 🥇🙌

that jag is beautiful

Where else would a classic jag be right at home? 😂 the mechanic my bro. Not this one though. It has a robust heart

he should 3d print a tiger hood ornament for this one :)

Awesome!

being your channel, would've much rather a 20B under the hood, now that would be a swap and a half!

Great build, but how many gears does the auto have? Seems like a different transmission might be better, maybe he will change it in the future? 6 speed would be awesome. But looks great 👍

2jz actually makes a lot of sense, car came with an inline 6 and a v12, preserves the smooth revving character but adds aftermarket reliability and performance upgrades.

So no one saw how sacred the kid was in the tunnel lol

I really love that car

Brilliant

Glad to know that someone thinks like me... getting an unusual car for a 2jz monster 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

Such a versatile lump

I'm totally not into JDM, but my God... I love this build!

So nice

There's nothing like a Jag