E-Type Upgrades

Most E-Type owners don’t begin by seeking “upgrades.” They come to us because the car feels busy on longer journeys, less confident on modern roads, or simply not as relaxing and dependable to drive as it should be.

Our approach to upgrades is guided by experience rather than fashion. Decades of working exclusively with E-Types have shown us where reliability, drivability and confidence are most often compromised — and where carefully judged improvements can make the greatest difference without diluting the car’s character.

Rather than treating upgrades as individual products, we focus on outcomes: calmer cruising, predictable handling, reliable cooling and greater confidence behind the wheel. Sometimes that means a single well-chosen improvement; in other cases, a small number of upgrades that work properly together.

Every E-Type and every owner is different. Our role is to understand how you use your car and recommend upgrades that genuinely suit that brief — preserving the spirit, balance and personality of the original design.

  • 5-Speed Gearbox

    Built from cast aerospace grade aluminium, using your existing bell housing, prop shaft, Speedo, Speedo cable and angle drive. The 5 speed gearbox fits exactly the same as your original 4 speed box.

  • Cooling Upgrades

    Using the original designs of radiator and header tanks we have recreated each item in Aluminium to provide the ultimate in cooling for your E-type.

  • Electronic Ignition

    We recommend the removal of the original ignition system allowing you to upgrade to much more reliable and smooth electronic Ignition.

  • Alternator & Starter Upgrades

    Using our own E-Type UK in house auto electrician we offer starter motor, alternator and wiring upgrades.

  • Air Conditioning

    Replacing the heating box and using the original air ducts into the cabin, our Jaguar E-Type AC upgrade provides fresh cold air flow for a modern comfortable driving experience.

  • Full Suspension Upgrades

    Using our own E-Type UK demonstrator we have successfully developed our full suspension upgrade package.

  • Braking System

    E-Type UK currenlty offer 2 upgrade packages, each package is designed to compliment the specification of your vehicle.

  • Fuel Injection 6 Cylinder & V12

    E-Type UK specialises in V12 and XK fuel injection systems. Using original Jaguar XJS throttle bodies and manifolds on the V12 and newly designed manifolds and throttle bodies on the XK engine.

  • Exhaust Systems

    We offer full exhaust systems to improve the power output and sound of both XK and V12 engined E-types.

  • Performance Air Filters (Series 1)

    The ITG performance air filter assembly provides the E-type with the ultimate engine air filter.


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