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Richard, Jaguar Technician
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You can swap a supercharged engine to your vehicle but you will need the ECM, harness, coolers and all hoses. You can have your ECM reflashed to boost some power.
Richard, Jaguar Technician
Category: Jaguar
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Experience: 12 years at a Ford/Lincoln Mercury and Jaguar dealer as technician and shop foreman.
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