Tuning S3

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#1 Tuning S3

Post by abowie » Wed Jan 05, 2022 5:06 am

What CO% should I be looking for when tuning a S3 E type with Strombergs?
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#2 Re: Tuning S3

Post by abowie » Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:03 am

I have a 1975 XJS with this under the bonnet.



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#3 Re: Tuning S3

Post by lowact » Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:21 pm

In 1975 ADR27 allowed 4.5% at idle. Current aus std is Euro 5, 1g/km
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#4 Re: Tuning S3

Post by abowie » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:53 am

Thanks Colin.

I ended up setting it at 4%. Waiting for the rain to stop so I can take it for a test run.
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#5 Re: Tuning S3

Post by AussieEtype » Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:47 am

How did it manage to get carbs on it. Is it a early XJ12 or Etype engine or the original XJS engine with the injection system taken off and carbs put on.

Just an interest question.

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#6 Re: Tuning S3

Post by abowie » Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:07 am

PO I think.
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#7 Re: Tuning S3

Post by Bob. » Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:16 pm

The only place I recall seeing Jaguar quoting a CO figure for the S3 E is on the underbonnet sticker of 72-74MY emission control cars. Basically adjust if found above 4.5% (with idle timing set at 10deg BTDC, vac retard and exhaust air injection disconnected).

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