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26-08-2009, 04:14 PM
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Hi
I just bought a low k's auII bog stock Futura. I've been looking at doing some cheap but useful mods to it. I have read a few posts that talk of changing the standard AU intake snorkel for a tickford. Do they mean the XR6 or XR8? I rang Ford & they say the tickford XR6 snorkel is the same as the standard one (same part no.) but the XR8 is different? Will BA-BF XR6 wheels bolt straight on to an AU without any mods? Cheers |
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26-08-2009, 04:42 PM
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Johnno,
You want the AU XR8 or BA XR6 turbo snorkle.....they are the same thing (XR8 one has the tickford wings on them, they are more expensive as well) Yes, wheels from BA, BF and FG are all a straight swap onto an AU without any mods. Wheels from cars prior to AU (E-Series and earlier), will not fit on unless you have wheel spacers, which for some reason are legal to buy, but not legal to fit on your car!!! Good luck with it mate, let us know how it goes! Dave
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26-08-2009, 05:11 PM
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You cant run E series with spacers, its the E series that run spacers to have AU on rims, just to clear the air.
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26-08-2009, 06:25 PM
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26-08-2009, 06:46 PM
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Just slidin'
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I know, I know, you were just testing me, lol.
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26-08-2009, 08:17 PM
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ROCKING THE EL FUTURA
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heres an idea mate on cheap mods.
tickford air intake from another forum member, bought cheap pod filter with GM pluming from wreckers $10 pod $25 thicker driver belt $45 radiator hoses $30 with clips hope this helps..... hope to see some pics.. 
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BA MK11 XR8 ENFORCER NOW SADLY GONE My build that was http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11267696 ENVI BA XR6T BUILD THREAD..http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11345961 TAKEN BY THE EX NOW A EL FUTURA EB MONTY NOW IN THE SHED BACK IN THE E-SERIES THREAD DIGGEr |
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26-08-2009, 11:17 PM
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Location: St John's Park NSW
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BA-BF XR6 Turbo and XR8 are the same Snorkel and also are the replacement for the Tickford one on the AU's The part number is BA 9A624A and costs $44.00 new from a Ford Dealer.
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26-08-2009, 11:22 PM
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Thanks guys
Very much appreciated. Will let you know how I go cheers |
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27-08-2009, 12:50 PM
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The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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your looking at around 100+ for a second hand tickford air intake unless u find a member of theses forums wanting to let it go for cheap.. Look at kirsto cheers ;)
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27-08-2009, 05:57 PM
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.....which is exactly why you just want the BA XR6t snorkle.....exactly the same, just no wings.....it's not like anybody can see it anyway when the bonnet is down!!!
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28-08-2009, 05:37 PM
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The Monty
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Location: Geelong
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i know but since i got it cheap one day if i ever need cash ill sell it for 3x i paid for it and get an xr6t one haha.
but in the end u are right, Xr6t are the way to go |
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CAI & wheels questions
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