Is this normal...

[Damo]

my advice would be to sell the car and buy a better car.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by montyv8

hit the nail on the head right there ;)

I like the idea of "bigger injector leads", that sounds like a top mod
go to bunnings, get a hole saw, some alloy sheet, a soldering iron, then go to a speed shop and buy a 1050 Dominator. oh, and those bigger injector leads.

then go to a place that wrecks forklifts, and get the diff out of one. that way you'll have a set of 5.88 gears, and youll be able to fit a set of suitably modified EF taxi rims (say, 15x15's) because of the narrow width of the diff.

go to a truck wrecker, and get a reduction box, but put it in backwards. that way you'll still be able to cruise at 220kmph, even with the 5.88 gears.

of course you'll need some downforce at 220kmph, so swing by and see mick @ autobarn, and get the biggest alloy bolt on spoiler you can. Trust me, the bigger the better.
while you're there, get four cannons, and get them fitted in such a manner in that they're pointed upwards on a 45deg angle. the massive amounts of exhaust coming from each cannon will help force the rear of the car down.

don't worry about a proffesional paint job. its a waste of money.
find your friendly neighbourhood epileptic, hand them an open can of paint, and sit a strobe light on your roof. cheap custom paint job that will have everyone pointing ;)

get neons. 1" of neon tube = 1rwkw. just think what a full underbody kit will do for the mighty ea ;) ;)

i think those mods would be a good starting point.

sorry if i offended any epileptics. you guys rock ;)
well, shake uncontrollably, but you know what i mean

Thanks.. I just laughed coffee out my nose! :

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

man get ********* e

oh i do, on a regular basis.

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

And how much for an EF motor

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

i don want to get rid of my engine cause it only has 120,000 on it... and its a killa of an engine

so you do want to upgrade? or you're happy with the "killer" 3.9?

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

And I have been qouted on a paint job for $16,000...

was that just paint? or paint, panel, and turning it into a BA?

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

Oh by the way my roof got jumped on and now it is all wobbly like you only have to touch it slightly and it pops in then out... Any one know how to fix it.. and how much to get a new rooflining put in...

so you want more power, and the roof is stuffed. yep, get another car

[Casper]

oh, and if you get bigger injector leads you'll need to regas the distributor and dont forget to top up the sparkplugs on a regular basis.

[Mark351]

Check the flux capacitor.

[gthofan]

and remember to check the plenum chamber for signs of leaking. the fluid WILL stain the footwell carpet

[LUXO_8]

man, what a thread!!! phil, you're a crackup......

[Sourbastard]

If you want a cheap replacement for the CFI you cant go past these.



Just remember to pack alot of plastic bags or the bastards at the EPA will do you over for Emissions!

[MightyXR6Turbo]

Another alternative for some extra horse power is one of these:



I mean look @ the bling on its maine!

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Casper

oh, and if you get bigger injector leads you'll need to regas the distributor and dont forget to top up the sparkplugs on a regular basis.

And you think you know about cars... did you at ANY time mention topping up the headlight fluid ??? sheeesh

[LUXO_8]

make sure it has plenty of 710......

[39ClevoUte]

Just make sure you get BOTH CAMs done not just one.

[MightyXR6Turbo]

Originally Posted by 54Ghia

Just make sure you get BOTH CAMs done not just one.

I seriously hope thats sarcasm since it is an EA we are talking about...

[EB Pete]

can't believe you all forgot the 'metal fuel cap' sticker. i heard they give ya at a minimum 20rwkw.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by XA-Coupe

And you think you know about cars... did you at ANY time mention topping up the headlight fluid ??? sheeesh

Sorry, just assumed EVERYONE knew to do that!

[gthofan]

but i thought that was only a once only thing, that ford does at the first service. oh no, have i done damage??? what fluid do i buy

[Rollin]

Hey c'mon fellas, according to his profile he was born in 1988, making him only 18...be nice eh?

6cylEA - the best thing you can do is hang about these forums, and read a lot. There is massive amounts of information on here, many people swapping engines, gearboxes, dashes etc into vehicles they were never supposed to be in, and providing usefull information on how they did it.

Also, try and find a half decent mechanic, or someone that knows what they are on about, who can tell you what everything is and what it is for.

Don't bother putting in a C4, it is a waste of time. convert the car to manual instead, if you really want to swap boxes.

EF motors go for around $600 or so, and you would probably spend a grand in total putting it in.

If I was you, I would just sell the car and buy an EB manual instead. they arent that expensive and it saves the cost of converting the car to manual, and converting it to multipoint fuel injection.

[eed-250]

great way to scare new members off...
you guys are being way to harsh.

good info rollin! *hugs*

[Rollin]

right back at ya eed-250 xoxo :p

[Casper]

Originally Posted by eed-250

great way to scare new members off...
you guys are being way to harsh.

good info rollin! *hugs*

Originally Posted by Rollin

right back at ya eed-250 xoxo :p

And you guys are worried WE are scaring him off??? :ymca:

[Rollin]

hehe...I think its something they put in the water over in W.A. ;)

[EDXR6T]

i was born in 1988 to

what you trying to say rollin :P

[Rollin]

That people shouldn't be so hard on a no0b...Not everyone has been into cars since they could walk (like myself :P) or mates/relatives who are mechanics who can provide healpful information, instead of just giving someone ***** because nobody has ever taught them better...

[fmc351]

What rollin is saying is true, BUT

Originally Posted by 6cylEA

I have only been just got into the car seen....
....and its a killa of an engine(it seems to have a fair bit of power for a stock engine, more so than my old car ED Fairmont ghia that got totaled)

This worries me. For the sake of your parents, for all road users, get a push bike.

$16k to respray!? It'll help your wallet too.

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by Rollin

people shouldn't be so hard on a no0b... instead of just giving someone ***** because nobody has ever taught them better...

where in my post was i giving the 'no0b' '*****'?
a lot of early forklifts (and things such as the 'tugs' used for moving luggage at airports) actually used shortened Ford 9" diffs, with gears as low as 5.88 fitted.

anyone seen that EA drag car with the 15x15 black 12 slotters?

and c'mon, the fully sick 'epileptic effectz' paint job would surely win awards at the next Auto Salon, combined with the Neons...

coming soon to the for sale section; "group buy- sense's of humour"

[NC_GHIA]

Originally Posted by Rollin

Hey c'mon fellas, according to his profile he was born in 1988, making him only 18...be nice eh?

6cylEA - the best thing you can do is hang about these forums, and read a lot. There is massive amounts of information on here, many people swapping engines, gearboxes, dashes etc into vehicles they were never supposed to be in, and providing usefull information on how they did it.

Also, try and find a half decent mechanic, or someone that knows what they are on about, who can tell you what everything is and what it is for.

Don't bother putting in a C4, it is a waste of time. convert the car to manual instead, if you really want to swap boxes.

EF motors go for around $600 or so, and you would probably spend a grand in total putting it in.

If I was you, I would just sell the car and buy an EB manual instead. they arent that expensive and it saves the cost of converting the car to manual, and converting it to multipoint fuel injection.

Thank you so very much... the only problem with manual is cause I got my P's in an AUTO I cant drive a MANUAL yet... I mean I can drive a manual just I can't yet... so you reckon about $1600 or there abouts for the EF motor...cool... I have been into cars since I could walk, but my dad is into ****ing 4cyl's so I never bothered asking or learning anything about engine's and stuff. I disowned him because of it...

thats why I joined this forum to learn so if any one can give me usful info that would be great... And I am quiet fond of my car... But can you tell me if you have an EFI you have to stick with EFI motors is that true??

[gthofan]

if someone has done a roof run, it could be time for a new car. so id look at mabey an eb or ed, fairly cheap, and got a fair stick of power behind them. perfect platform to build on man

[Mabel]

I became a fan of the XR6 after meeting my now husband. In his words an absolute ball tearer.
In last month have purchased a 93 ED Tickford XR6 Auto Sedan in immaculate with 152,000km's on clock. Colour - Polynesian Green.

Had and still has 17" ROH rims with 235 Toyo tyres, sports steering wheel from territory/ltd i'm told.
CD Player with amp etc etc.

Have had fitted so far pacemaker extractors (ceramic) with 2.5" sytem and the hiflow cat thingy, K & N filter, slotted discs (front).

Has also had once over twice, oils, filters, auto service and flush, brake system flush, power steering flush and booked in for cooling system flush and air con service.

Will have Whiteline sway bars (front and rear), Monte Carlo bar front, rear strut tower brace when i find one.

Any verdicts on Camber Kits and slotted disc for rear ?

Anything else prior to going to head work, cam etc ?

Oh Yes !!! Hubby has 73 Mustang Convertible with 400 Cleveland/C6 Auto and this and that go fast handle stuff all over the place.
If i join E Series Club can he as well ?

[NC_GHIA]

I don think unless he own's an E series Falcon

[Rollin]

Originally Posted by montyv8

where in my post was i giving the 'no0b' '*****'?

well, I have taken the liberty of highlighting any parts of your preceding post which I read to be giving another forum member 5h1t:

montyv8 says:

hit the nail on the head right there ;)

I like the idea of "bigger injector leads", that sounds like a top mod
go to bunnings, get a hole saw, some alloy sheet, a soldering iron, then go to a speed shop and buy a 1050 Dominator. oh, and those bigger injector leads.

then go to a place that wrecks forklifts, and get the diff out of one. that way you'll have a set of 5.88 gears, and youll be able to fit a set of suitably modified EF taxi rims (say, 15x15's) because of the narrow width of the diff.

go to a truck wrecker, and get a reduction box, but put it in backwards. that way you'll still be able to cruise at 220kmph, even with the 5.88 gears.

of course you'll need some downforce at 220kmph, so swing by and see mick @ autobarn, and get the biggest alloy bolt on spoiler you can. Trust me, the bigger the better.
while you're there, get four cannons, and get them fitted in such a manner in that they're pointed upwards on a 45deg angle. the massive amounts of exhaust coming from each cannon will help force the rear of the car down.

don't worry about a proffesional paint job. its a waste of money.
find your friendly neighbourhood epileptic, hand them an open can of paint, and sit a strobe light on your roof. cheap custom paint job that will have everyone pointing ;)

get neons. 1" of neon tube = 1rwkw. just think what a full underbody kit will do for the mighty ea ;) ;)

i think those mods would be a good starting point.

sorry if i offended any epileptics. you guys rock ;)
well, shake uncontrollably, but you know what i mean

/end montyv8

I dunno...maybe I'm misreading things, but as a mechanic reading your post, which was aimed at someone with little knowlege who came to this forum looking for advice I took your post to be taking the p1ss...