Au2 Flash Tuner??

SPLINTER · 27-08-2005, 12:08 AM

Good evening,
Does anyone know if the Flash tuner for the BA 5.4L can be used on the AU2 5.0L??

JC · 27-08-2005, 12:33 AM

Yes, I Know. NO. They are different ECUs. AU is EEC-V, BA is whatever the new one is (not EEC-V)

SPLINTER · 27-08-2005, 12:35 AM

oh, bugger, thanks...

I have just bought an AU2 XR8 Pursuit ute and i want to do mods to it but i don't have $10,000 - ie i don't want to open up the engine just yet - what would you suggest?

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JC · 27-08-2005, 12:37 AM

Pacemaker extractors, 3" exhaust. For around $1500 - $1800, that should see you hiking along nicely. Unichip at $1200 would be next.

SPLINTER · 27-08-2005, 12:41 AM

is there any way to change the auto gearbox to a manual? I always wanted a manual but this car was in too good condition to give up..

T_Terror · 27-08-2005, 11:12 AM

Yes. Get a manual conversion from the wreckers.

Gearbox, bellhousing, pedal box, ECU and all the other minor crap that i forgot and swap it over.

Or do a conversion using a gearbox from another car, commonly a T56 or a Supra gearbox. Mal Wood and Dellow have experience and supply custom parts for these swaps.

mattsAU1 · 27-08-2005, 07:28 PM

SPLINTER- the guy i live with has an EL Fairmont Ghia with the JMM Dev5 kit on an XR 6 block
he wants to put a 5speed in hid and was just gonna bolt it up and then trick the ECU into thinkin it was in neutral all the time
not sure if that helps any but hey?

JC · 27-08-2005, 09:14 PM

Lucky it's not a BA - pretty sure a BA won't rev past 3000rpm in neutral.

SPLINTER · 27-08-2005, 11:22 PM

thanks guys, i never used these forums before but you all are really helpful. I think they are a brilliant idea!

Does it cost alot to convert it to manual? Should i just buy a new car?

SPLINTER · 27-08-2005, 11:32 PM

Also, I'm looking for 4 Tickford wings badges- does anyone know where i can get them? I had them on my brake calipers but some evil person stol them while the car was in the yard.

JC · 28-08-2005, 12:29 AM

You can get Tickford badges from a number of places:
1. Ford (they are the cheapest)
2. Rare spares (next cheapest)
3. ebay (most expensive, or cheapest, depending on how lucky you are)

SPLINTER · 28-08-2005, 12:38 AM

I tried ford and the guy laughed at me :(
He said that i have no chance of finding them unless i get them made up as Tickford are extinct... And it's a minimum set up cost of $350 and minimum qty of 50 @ $10.00ea to get them made..

Do you have any?? lol

JC · 28-08-2005, 12:47 AM

Yes I do. $320 and they're yours! LOL.

Seriously, I do have some. Not 4 though. I have 2, I think. I took them off as I think it's a cleaner look, and also stops people (evil ones) from being tempted to steal them.

SPLINTER · 28-08-2005, 12:53 AM

$320.. bargain... ;)

Taking them off is probably a good idea... I just wanted it to be different to all the other utes- i guess that's the price to pay...

Would you want to sell the two you have? I can't afford $320 tho :(

JC · 28-08-2005, 01:05 AM

Splinter - I'm not looking to sell them, but if you really want them, then I guess I could be pursuaded. You would need to buy double sided tape to mount them though. AFAIK, they are/were $14 each from Ford. I'd be happy with $25 for both, and I'll pay for postage. I will need to confirm that I still actually have 2 though. There's 2 on ebay for $35, plus $5 postage. New old stock.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tickford-Wing...QQcmdZViewItem

SPLINTER · 28-08-2005, 01:11 AM

Cool.. I'll try ebay and if i have no luck then i'll tryn pursuade you

Thanks for all your help. Ford people are so friendly!

Sprint_ED · 28-08-2005, 01:31 AM

jeez i bought some 2 years ago and they were 7 dollars each :P actually i got one stuck to my monitor lollll

GK · 28-08-2005, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCXR8

Splinter - I'm not looking to sell them, but if you really want them, then I guess I could be ursuaded. You would need to buy double sided tape to mount them though. AFAIK, they are/were $14 each from Ford. I'd be happy with $25 for both, and I'll pay for postage. I will need to confirm that I still actually have 2 though. There's 2 on ebay for $35, plus $5 postage. New old stock.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tickford-Wing...QQcmdZViewItem

JC, Man you are a helpful and generous one.

Bless you,

GK

**DJM83** · 30-08-2005, 07:36 PM

hahaha i have 1 on my tv

Sylox · 30-08-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPLINTER

I tried ford and the guy laughed at me :(
He said that i have no chance of finding them unless i get them made up as Tickford are extinct... And it's a minimum set up cost of $350 and minimum qty of 50 @ $10.00ea to get them made..

Do you have any?? lol

Tell the guy he is a Wan^er and walk away. Ring another Ford Spares DEPT. I got 1 new engine cover badge + 1 fender badge Today from Ford and they were over nighted. All Tickford Badging is still available.

SPLINTER · 30-08-2005, 10:04 PM

Which ford did you go to? I also asked the guys from the tickford owners club and they said they weren't avail....

FalKeen · 30-08-2005, 10:11 PM

dude like $15 from any ford dealer

who is spinning you all these lies??

:lookedat:

SPLINTER · 30-08-2005, 10:27 PM

Maybe it's cAuse i'm a chick.. I don't want to sound daft...
Or it could be beacuse no one in WA wanted to help..
I went to three Ford dealers!!

SPLINTER · 30-08-2005, 10:28 PM

falKeen your web site is pretty cool. My bosses have two BA XR8 ute's and one of them is keen on a shaker kit. we have been looking all week for other places that sell them!