Hands On Cars

This week Kevin introduces us to project XJ-LS and why explains why he wants to build this car, before heading out on the road for a test drive, and some real world Dyno numbers.

After learning that his Jag only made 127.6HP at the rear wheels, Kevin knows that the V12 has to go, and what better replacement than an LS. But how will it fit and what transmission? This week Kevin makes room under the hood and finalizes his drivetrain choice.

This week, project XJ-LS starts it transformation into an actual factory supercar, with just a few upgrades to the front suspension Kevin is one stop closer to getting this car actually handling like a supercar.

This week Kevin tackles the daunting task of rebuilding the rear axle in project XJ-LS. This was not his plan, but it had to be done, if you ever wanted to know how to correctly setup your IRS 44 watch this.

This week Kevin hits the road with his buddy TC from Bay One Customs to pull an engine from his local Pull A Part yard for project XJ-LS, because in order to perform the LS swap, he needs a good used LS engine.

The junkyard engine, was just that. A junkyard engine. But with just a little bit of work Kevin will transform it into a fire breathing piece of automotive jewelry.

This week Kevin installs the LS engine for good under the hood of the Jaguar XJ-LS, and he hits the road to find out about a new type of Kevlar infused Polyurethane.

With blue leather and burlwood from the factory, the interior might have been acceptable in the early 90's but with all the other updates happening to this car, a new interior is required. From dated and dreary to functional and beautiful and you can do it yourself.

Project XJ-LS is finally sitting on its new wheels and tires, but there is a problem with the stance. Nothing a little cutting and grinding can't fix!!

It is finally time for Kevin to do what he does best, body work. This week project XJ-LS starts the preparation process for the custom paint that will be laid down onto this car. If you want to learn how to prep paint for those laser straight finishes, this video is for you.

It is finally time for Kevin to do what he does best, paint. This week project XJ-LS rolls into the booth and Randy from Painthouse Texas joins Kevin to lay down a paint job that looks like a three stage candy, but is actually a two stage color.

This week Kevin hands the keys to shop over to none other than Richard Waitus from Magnaflow exhaust to create a one of a kind full custom stainless exhaust for project XJ-LS.

This week, Kevin hits the road to LS Fest West, but with a quick stop in Houston at Paint House Texas, where Randy and his crew show you what it takes to buff custom paint to a mirror finish.

This week, Kevin finishes his road trip to LS Fest West to show off project XJ-LS at Holley's horsepower party. While his car is getting tons of attention at the show, he gets some seat time in a couple of LS Powered machines.

The wiring in the Jaguar XJ-S is notorious for issues and failure. With a new LS under the hood the best choice is to replace the entire system with something new, but how do you get all the new to work with all the old parts. This week you find out.

16 Weeks ago Kevin introduced you to his latest project, a Jaguar XJ-S that he wanted to build for many reasons. The car is now done, but the question is, does it meet all his expectations from when he started. Today Project XJ-LS hots the road for some driving, and then gets strapped down to the dyno to see the final numbers