"Detuned" Windsor 165kW

[XHII V8S]

So my 98 5.0L EECV is the same as 83-95? Just don't want to order the wrong parts

[4.9 EF Futura]

Originally Posted by XHII V8S

So my 98 5.0L EECV is the same as 83-95? Just don't want to order the wrong parts

Yes. Assuming you are talkiing about heads, intake manifolds etc - yes.

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Once you factor in exchange rates, freight, import duties and all that other crap you have to pay for to get stuff shipped over here you aren't really any better off. I haven't bought any parts from Oz or the US so don't assume I would pay big prices for parts.

Exchange rates at current buy you US$3 for A$4 and shipping will be about A$100 via airfreight to your door, $200 if you throw in the heads. Import duties on spare parts for that small volume will proly be waived (I've bought over A$800 in parts during the last few weeks and no duty when shipped).

All the other crap you have to pay for is the markup that Oz distributors put on this stuff because they have to inventory it, stock it, warranty it, and make a profit. In short, if you can be bothered doing the research and buying yourself from the original supplier, yes you are better off. Just remember though, if it breaks the warranty stops at the USA border.

Anyone who wants to buy parts for a late model Windsor is crazy if they don't just crack open the catalog (thanks for the link xr8ute), pick off what they want, and make their credit card go a little light headed.

I also reiterate my previous point. I have a guy that can do me Ford parts at cost plus 10%. Some of the Motorsport stuff is excluded but by all means, give me a list of part numbers (as stated in the catalog and I will forward to him for a price and availablility quote...

XHII V8S - yes, same motor. Minor variations here and there and other than the throttle linkage requiring relocation on the TB, it all works exactly the same. Must do, that's where Ford Oz got their parts from...

My $0.02
Oz

[Windsor220]

hey guys.i want to know what you guys reckon about Ford Racing parts compared to the Aussie aftermarket as i am looking at doing a 5.0l project later on next year. According to the catalogue, Ford Racing parts seem quite good but when you look at cars like the EB GT etc they didnt perform too well and even Ford went aftermarket for the T3. Has anyone got any 1/4 mile times for a mostly Ford Racing built engine?

[347Stroker]

Originally Posted by KJLynx

hey guys.i want to know what you guys reckon about Ford Racing parts compared to the Aussie aftermarket as i am looking at doing a 5.0l project later on next year. According to the catalogue, Ford Racing parts seem quite good but when you look at cars like the EB GT etc they didnt perform too well and even Ford went aftermarket for the T3. Has anyone got any 1/4 mile times for a mostly Ford Racing built engine?

Ford Racing stuff is top quality gear, and alot of it is made by other manufacturers, like Auto meter, ARP, Yella Terra, Jessel and so forth.

I think the reason Ford went with Australian aftermarket for the T3 was purely from a $$$ point due to importing costs from the states, which now is freed up with the "Free Trade Agreement" between the US and Aust.

Originally Posted by KJLynx

hey guys.i want to know what you guys reckon about Ford Racing parts compared to the Aussie aftermarket as i am looking at doing a 5.0l project later on next year. According to the catalogue, Ford Racing parts seem quite good but when you look at cars like the EB GT etc they didnt perform too well and even Ford went aftermarket for the T3. Has anyone got any 1/4 mile times for a mostly Ford Racing built engine?

That's where your 5.0 came from and there are some BIG HP combos available from that catalog. Remember that Ford in Oz have traditionally been cautious. Ever since Phase III, we haven't seen real aggression until now.

The 5.0 is a Windsor and you can make gobs of hp out of it all day long.

Good luck with your project!

Oz