AU II/III Low series V8s

[debonez]

Originally Posted by Ride

Regular Fairmont's were live axle, the Fairmont Ghia was IRS. All Fairlanes were IRS, same with all T series.

And nothing with irs had lsd :(

[Ride]

Originally Posted by debonez

And nothing with irs had lsd :(

Actually, my Tickford edition AU II Ghia had a 3.45 LSD from factory, and all T series had a LSD too.

I've also heard that a number of XR's also had it too.

[FGII-XR6]

It was an option on the XR and the T series had LSD AFAIK.

Originally Posted by debonez

And nothing with irs had lsd :(

[debonez]

oh ok, i just read that on the fairmont page. but i guess the fairmont is more for comfort hey haha

[Ride]

Originally Posted by debonez

oh ok, i just read that on the fairmont page. but i guess the fairmont is more for comfort hey haha

I'd say it's a cost thing, IRS is more comfortable and handles better. Only advantage that live axle has is weight saving, but I doubt that would have been Ford's intention when deciding

[prn31]

I remember seeing a AUII Futura wagon with a V8 badge on its front guard about a year ago.

Pretty rare car I would think. I wonder whether that would have had an LSD? An LSD was mandatory on a V8 without traction control and I don't think Futura wagons got traction control until the BF.

[THE SLUG]

Not sure if it's legit, but here's what looks to be an AU2 Forte V8.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bendi...ual/1021888095

Even if that's not, I have definitely seen low series V8's, they're just hard to find.

[OffRoadFalcon]

I wish the WA Transport Dept. had ordered Skip with a 5.0L V8... that would save me the future hassle!

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by KR1STO

Totally understand Stu. Although, doing it all yourself is half the fun. Bender could end up with a 220kw unit pretty easily too..

One question I have for you though. Why do you want another 8? For racing? Planning on retiring the LTD from drag duties..?

While I'm throwing ideas out. What about a forte/futura front end conversion on an XR8 200/220? Therefore giving you the 'proper' lights.
Replace the rear bar with a standard unit and remove side skirts and nobody could tell..!!

Now youre just being silly.

Just buy a t-series

[SantoAU]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

Just buy a t-series

wise man

[Muzzle]

Originally Posted by Ride

Actually, my Tickford edition AU II Ghia had a 3.45 LSD from factory, and all T series had a LSD too.

I've also heard that a number of XR's also had it too.

Yes I had my AU XR8 on the hoist the other day and saw that it has a 3:45 LSD happy about that.

[JC]

Originally Posted by rag top

JC had an AU Forte V8. Can't recall what series as he's had that many AU's....

Series 2 - June build, IIRC.

[ebgtjames]

Originally Posted by auIILTD

This is all theory at the moment. Just thowing ideas out there. Why would I go for another 8? Because I could revert the LTD back to stock, make it my daily again (not that more to run than a 6), then drop the 300+ kw 5.6 into a lightweight and have some great fun in sleeper Futura.

Probably won't happen, but crikey it would be a fun car. Damn these forums cost you money!

Cheers
Stu

Edit: Besides, James would not want my LTD any more if it was just a stocky! That way I would be comfortable the 'D' would remain mine forever!

I've just stumbled across this thread by accident, its interesting for a couple of reasons, firstly, yesterday at Streetbuilt Chad was in an AU Forte V8 doing some tuning, didn't get the full specs or have time to look over it but was told its a 5.0 with AFR185s and going by the idle a nice choice of cam (sounded great) and secondly, I'd still want the D Stu even if it was stock, I'd just put my engine/gearbox in it and put the GT on blocks for a few years while I shocked the hell out of anyone that pulled up next to the LWB wanting a bit of fun

So good try in thinking that'll put me off, sorry didn't work still want it

[auIILTD]

Originally Posted by ebgtjames

So good try in thinking that'll put me off, sorry didn't work still want it

Hahaha James. Rest assured mate, the D is staying Eastside!

Drove it to work today!

Cheers
Stu

[xbgt73]

a mate has a Series III Forte V8 Manual June 2002

neat rare car .. listed in the for sale section

[auIILTD]

Cheers xbgt. I did see that. Tidy and rare vehicle.

Cheers
Stu

[K_Man]

+1 for the forte front on an xr8, heaps of series II xr8s without the bodykit. I would love to do it to a 220, have a real sleeper.