About E-TORQUE
Unleash the potential of your classic XK Jaguar with E-Torque"
The cylinder head has the most significant bearing on an engine’s performance of any part or assembly, yet Jaguar never offered one specific to the 4.2 litre version of the XK engine. Jaguar used this engine as the main power plant for its entire product line until they introduced the V12 in 1972 - just in time for a global fuel crisis. The 4.2 litre version was introduced in 1965 and was still in use on the XJ6 cars until 1987. Ironically, Jaguar built more 4.2 litre XK engines than any other model, yet couldn’t justify developing a proper cylinder head to optimize it.
The professionals who came together to develop the E-Torque cylinder head sought to, not only align the head’s combustion chambers with the bores beneath them, but to also apply modern combustion engineering to vastly improve the XK’s performance, fuel economy and emissions. They made these improvements internally while maintaining the external vintage appearance of the the head.
It was easy to see that, after dyno testing a prototype cylinder head, the potential of the product was captive to all that was attached to it. This pushed E-Torque to develop three Electronic Fuel Injection systems, a Twin Spark Ignition system, and complete exhaust systems for each displacement.
Although E-Torque’s development work is primarily focused upon the E-type, it has more recently developed component systems for the XK cars and the XJ6. By converting everything from the air filter to the exhaust tips to systems that were engineered to complement each other, E-Torque has made leaps in performance and drivability that have not been previously available to XK Jaguar owners.
Introducing the E-TORQUE Cylinder Head:
For those who want modern drivability, thrilling performance and reliable service
E-Torque understands how a well-engineered cylinder head can transform the driving experience of a classic Jaguar car. That's why it has developed the first new cylinder head for the E-Type since it was introduced in 1961.
We didn't just stop at the cylinder head. We have engineered components that complement the head to unleash its potential. This pursuit has led to the creation of new E-Torque systems for Twin Spark electronic ignition, electronic fuel-injection, pre-induction and exhaust systems. E-Torque engineers have spent countless hours dyno testing combinations of our products to ensure all systems are tightly integrated, resulting in modern performance and reliability that is visually indistinguishable from the original.
E-Torque offers three models of its XK Cylinder Head to suit various engine configurations. One is designed as a “replacement head” for those who don’t want to pull their engine to change its pistons. The next model services the needs of 3.8 to 4.2 litre engines using pistons optimized for E-Torque’s unique combustion chambers. And then there is another one designed specifically for 4.7 liter - “Stroked” - engines. Unlike Jaguar's one-size-fits-all approach, E-Torque CNC port our cylinder heads to match the specific needs of various engine displacements.
The Street Performance cam profile was designed to impress the driving enthusiast. It has a semi-smooth idle quality at ~800 RPM with decent low end drivability. As you get on it, the cams produce building power that is strong through the mid range. These street camshafts continue to pull to 5800 before tailing off. Whatever they lack at low speed, they more than make up for at the top end.
These street camshafts do not work well with SU carbs, as they demand strong vacuum at idle and low speed. The Street Performance automotive camshaft profiles do not provide more than 10 inches of vacuum at an idle and this is not ideal for the SU HD8 carburetor.
Weber carbs can be tuned to deal with the low vacuum condition - although EFI would be ideal. The drivability will improve with Fuel Injection removing any downside and enhancing the high end performance.
Even though E-Torque camshafts have three extra cam bearings, they can be used on standard Jaguar XK cylinder heads.
Specifications:
Intake Lift = .466”@ .050” Duration = 258°
Exhaust Lift = 426”@ .050” Duration = 258°
The Mild Performance car engine camshaft profile was designed to work well with SU carbs, as they demand strong vacuum at idle and low speed. The Street Performance cam profiles do not provide more than 10 inches of vacuum at an idle and this is not ideal for the SU HD8 carburetor.
This grind is aimed at drivability rather than peak power. It will give you a fantastic idle quality and give torque right off an idle for a crisp off-the-line thrilling ride. It will have a robust mid-range pull and then gently begin to moderate above 5000 RPM. This is the car engine camshaft chosen by Eagle Works for their production cars after they performed extensive testing.
Even though E-Torque camshafts have three extra cam bearings, they can be used on standard Jaguar XK cylinder heads.
Specifications:
Intake Lift = .421”@ .050” Duration = 244°
Exhaust Lift = 391”@ .050” Duration = 240°
The E-Torque Cylinder Head has three more cam bearings than the original Jaguar XK cylinder head had. Although the E-Torque Cylinder Head can use the original Jaguar cam covers, some of us like the look of all those pretty, chrome acorn nuts arrayed across the shiny aluminum surface of the cam covers. This difference let’s people who know the XK engine, that this one is something very special.
The E-Torque Cam Covers differ from the Jaguar parts in one feature. On the original Jaguar engine, the oil fill was on the exhaust (left hand) side of the engine in the front. This is for two reasons. First - the XK engine was first used in Jaguar cars that had a hood that opened from the front. The fullest access to the engine was therefore at the front. Second - Brits drive on the right side of the vehicle, so if you were pulled off to the side of a road, they wanted you to be filling from the left side of the car - which is away from the highway traffic. We put the oil fill cap on the back of the valve cover because E-types have a bonnet that hinges from the front, so the access to the engine is from the back side. We moved the oil fill to the intake side of the car so that drops of spilled oil do not land on the hot exhaust manifolds.
The E-Torque Series I Cam Covers are an exact replica of the original Jaguar parts with three sets of holes for the additional studs to pas through. These engine cylinder head covers are cast in plaster to resemble the fine detail of the original Jaguar parts and polished to a mirror finish. The engine cam covers come with a brand new polished oil fill cap that is oriented properly to the cover and a Cometic cam cover gasket set.
This stroker kit for sale will increase a 3.8 Litre Jaguar XK engine to 4.1 Liters. This is done by increasing the offset on the crankshaft from the original 106mm to 115mm.
These cranks are made from billet steel and are much stronger than the original cast steel cranks. The original Jaguar crankshaft was no fully counter-weighted. The E-Torque Stroker Crankshaft is.
We have designed these cranks or stroker parts to use the Chevy Clevite rod bearing. That makes the rod narrower and reduces reciprocating weight in the rod and the crank journal.
This stroker kit for sale includes the Billet Steel Crankshaft, Carrillo connecting rods, a two piece rear seal kit, King Tri-Metal Rod & Main Bearings and ARP Main Bearing Bolts.
This 4.7 stroker build kit will increase a 4.2 Litre Jaguar XK engine to 4.7 Liters. This is done by increasing the offset on the crankshaft from the original 106mm to 115mm.
These cranks are made from billet steel and are much stronger than the original cast steel cranks. The original Jaguar crankshaft was no fully counter-weighted. The E-Torque Stroker Crankshaft is.
We have designed these cranks to use the Chevy Clevite rod bearing. That makes the rod narrower and reduces reciprocating weight in the rod and the crank journal.
The stroker set includes the Billet Steel Crankshaft, Carrillo connecting rods, a two piece rear seal kit, King Tri-Metal Rod & Main Bearings and ARP Main Bearing Bolts.
This 5-speed gearbox kit is specifically designed to fit the Jaguar XK140 & 150 (only). There is another kit for the XK120.
The Ford MTX-75 5-speed gearbox has been used for 15 years in the UK by several well-known car builders in the UK such as, Guy Broad & Eagle Works. It is reliable and small enough to fit into the tight XK140 or 150 tunnel without sheet metal alterations. It is designed to use the original Jaguar XK bell housing and clutch. The gearshift will fit exactly where it was originally.
The Kit includes the gearbox, shift linkage, shift lever, a rear mounting bracket with rubber isolators, bell housing mounting bolts, a friction disk, a custom length prop shaft and a speedometer cable.
E-Torque is the exclusive importer and distributor for this Ford 5-speed transmission kit in the USA.
This Jaguar XK120 gearbox kit is specifically designed to fit the Jaguar XK120 only. There is another kit for the XK140 & 150.
The Ford MT-75 gearbox has been used for 15 years in the UK by several well-known car builders in the UK such as, Guy Broad & Eagle Works. It is reliable and small enough to fit into the tight XK120 tunnel without sheet metal alterations. It is designed to use the original Jaguar XK bell housing and clutch. The gearshift will fit exactly where it was originally.
The Jaguar XK120 gearbox kit includes the gearbox, shift linkage, shift lever, a rear mounting bracket with rubber isolators, a friction disk, a rear chassis mounting kit (XK120 only), a custom length prop shaft and a speedometer cable.
E-Torque is the exclusive importer and distributor for this Jaguar XK120 gearbox kit in the USA.
This E-type 5-speed gearbox conversion kit is specifically designed to fit the E-type (only).
The Ford gearbox has been used for 15 years in the UK by several well-known car builders in the UK such as, Guy Broad & Eagle Works. It is reliable and small enough to fit into the small E-type tunnel without sheet metal alterations. It is designed to use the original Jaguar XK bell housing and clutch. The gearshift will fit exactly where it was originally.
The Ford MT75 gearbox kit includes the gearbox, shift linkage, shift lever, reverse light switch, a rear mounting bracket with rubber isolators, friction plate, a custom length prop shaft and a speedometer cable.
E-Torque is the exclusive importer and distributor for this E-type 5-speed gearbox conversion kit in the USA.
This custom made flywheel is engineered to provide a reliable pulse signal to your ECU or Twin Spark Ignition System. This Kit includes the flywheel, the pressure plate, friction disk, a custom roller release bearing and sensor bracket.
Triggering from a distributor is a bit dicey because it is driven by a gear and pinion shaft. In any gear system, there is backlash, which provides a bit of slop so the gears don’t bind. The problem with this kind of drive is that the lash is drifting back and forth as the engine revs and decelerates. So, your timing does the same thing.
Crankshaft triggering is much more precise because the triggering teeth are bolted directly to the crankshaft so there is no variation in the spark timing.
The first crankshaft trigger systems put the trigger teeth on the perimeter of the flywheel. Those were obsoleted because the dust from the clutch disk would make the sensors false trigger. E-Torque has however designed its trigger teeth on the front side of the flywheel to prevent dust from interfering with the signal. This system works very well and is desirable with Twin Spark Ignition or EFI systems because they benefit from the accuracy the crankshaft trigger offers.
These flywheels have a removable ring gear that can be changed from time-to-time as the starter teeth wear on it. It is balanced with the ring gear installed.
The flywheel is designed to the original Jaguar weight of 24.5#. Lightweight flywheels are ok for racing but not for street applications - no matter what someone tells you. This is more of an issue as the cams get hotter and the low-end drivability suffers from excessive overlap and resulting low vacuum. Cars can shutter as they start from a stopped position because there isn’t sufficient “flywheel effect” to overcome the misfiring with hot cams at low RPM.
We pre-drill the flywheel to accept a Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) clutch package (F013). These are made by the thousands because they are fitted to the Ford 5.0L V6 engine. The clutch is very high quality for a very affordable price and rated for 425 lb/ft torque.
All E-Torque exhaust systems have optional Catalytic Converters (or “CATS” as they are called) available. They are integral to a link pipe that connects a down pipe or header collector to the inlet of the silencer. This catalytic converter kit is designed to fit 4.1 - 4.8L engines with 2.250” link pipes.
Recent dyno testing conducted in the UK revealed that, at 70 MPH, a pair of Catalytic Converters (CATS) cost roughly 5 hp and 7 lb/ft torque over link tubes without Cats - (see report on “Results” page). They however provided a reduction in Hydrocarbon (HC) of 94%, Carbon Monoxide (CO) 26%, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 4%, and best of all, a reduction of 42% in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), which is linked to respiratory disease in cities.
Given these profound benefits, and the current threats to our environment, such a minuscule loss of power is an inconsequential price to pay for such a substantial decrease in emissions.
The Air Filter Element in all E-Torque Pre-Induction systems is custom made for E-Torque. Although it looks similar to K&N style air filters, this XK air filter element replacement is not a standard product and does not cross-reference to any other vehicle.
Before replacing your Air Filter Element, you might want to wash it with soap and water according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Go to greenfilter.com for this information.
The Weber Bank Fire EFI Kit for E-type is designed to upgrade any Twin Spark Ignition System to the reliable, efficient and cost-effective SU Bank Fire EFI. It uses the ECU from the Twin Spark Ignition System to run the Fuel Injectors. Bank Fire EFI systems were popular in passenger cars throughout the 1990's and provide up to 80% of the performance benefits of sequential EFI.
This kit includes a daughter harness that plugs into the Twin Spark Ignition System’s harness to upgrade from carburetors to EFI at an introductory level. This kit includes the daughter harness and sensors required to drive the fuel injectors, run the IAC, IAT, electric fan and TPS system . A Weber Style EFI hardware kit for E-type would also be required.
By upgrading to Weber Bank Fire EFI, drivers can experience improved drivability, smoother idle, better fuel economy, quicker acceleration and more power from their vehicle. The kit is more cost affordable than a full-blown sequential system while still providing reliable results and increased efficiency. Its easy installation process makes it a great choice for any DIY enthusiast looking for an upgrade over their existing Twin Spark Ignition System.
The Weber Bank Fire EFI Kit for XK Cars is designed to upgrade any Twin Spark Ignition System to the reliable, efficient and cost-effective SU Bank Fire EFI. It uses the ECU from the Twin Spark Ignition System to run the Fuel Injectors. Bank Fire EFI systems were popular in passenger cars throughout the 1990's and provide up to 80% of the performance benefits of sequential EFI.
This EFI fuel system kit includes a daughter harness that plugs into the Twin Spark Ignition System’s harness to upgrade from carburetors to EFI at an introductory level. This kit includes the daughter harness and sensors required to drive the fuel injectors, run the IAC, IAT, electric fan and TPS system . A Weber Style EFI hardware kit for XK Cars would also be required.
By upgrading to Weber Bank Fire EFI, drivers can experience improved drivability, smoother idle, better fuel economy, quicker acceleration and more power from their vehicle. This EFI fuel system kit is more cost affordable than a full-blown sequential system while still providing reliable results and increased efficiency. Its easy installation process makes it a great choice for any DIY enthusiast looking for an upgrade over their existing Twin Spark Ignition System.
The E-Torque Weber EFI Electronics Kit for the XJ6 is a comprehensive and powerful modern sequential electronic fuel injection system designed to work in conjunction with the Weber Style EFI Hardware Kit. It is based upon the EMTRON ECU. EMTRON was founded by the original MoTeK engineers to build next generation products. MoTek was recently sold to Bosch.
This ECU has two Bosch LAMBDA controllers built onto its motherboard so external oxygen sensors are not needed.
This system includes a KV8 ECU, all necessary Aerospace grade wiring, waterproof relay boxes and connectors. It also supplies all TPS, IAC, IAT & Hall Effect sensors that allow your Weber Style EFI hardware to function on an XJ6.
This kit provides confidence that:
all of the wires, relays and connectors are Aerospace grade so corrosion won’t lead to expensive troubleshooting issues off into the future,
that each wire is properly sized to its load,
that RF noise has been minimized, and
that the system will be reliable.
If you have never installed or driven a car with a “back yard” installed EFI system, you should probably defer to those who have the proper background to keep you from making common mistakes.
Contact
218 Milbank Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, USA
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm
Phone
+1 (203) 622-8200
E-Torque offers cam blanks for those who wish to design their own cam profiles. These cam blanks will support a lift of up to .500”.
These camshaft blanks are sold in pairs for Intake and Exhaust.
Although E-Torque cylinder heads have seven cam bearings, these can be used with standard Jaguar cylinder heads that have only four cam bearings.