220kw XR8 Engine into a Fairmont Ghia

[Norton]

Hi All,

I have got my hands on an engine from a 220kw XR8 and would like to do a swap with my AU3 Fairmont Ghia V8 (175kw engine).

I know it would be easier to just increase the output of my motor but the XR8 engine has below half of the k's of mine (70k V's 155k) and I also got it for a good price. I can always just sell my engine to recoup some of the cost (If not all!).

The XR has a 5 speed but I want to keep my auto.

Couple of questions for you regarding an engine change;

Do you remove the gearbox/trans with the engine?

Will there be any problems swapping an AU3 Fairmont Auto V8 with the 220kw engine?

Where's the best place to lift the engine from? I have been told to attach the chains to the exhaust bolt holes.

Any other advise you may have regarding an engine swap would be appreciated.

[b2tf]

The engine itself will be a literal swap as they are physically the same block etc etc (but you knew that), you will need to work out the ECU side of things but since it is the same engine I think you may even be able to get away with an edit tune to sort it all out.

The gearbox can come out with the engine but it doesnt have to if you dont need it to.

[RG]

Everything Aust said is correct, your only choice is the edit so go that route.

Now as for the manual box.....

[HLC]

i thought you had a supercharger on your car. no idea i have a bad memory lol

[superroo]

Originally Posted by HLC

i thought you had a supercharger on your car. no idea i have a bad memory lol

Your right henry. Key word being HAD though.
He sold all the gear a while back


Cheers