Planned Mods thread.

Post by **pHaT`eL** » August 22nd, 2008, 3:08 pm

Fairlane_Ghia wrote:Missus reckons we need a house first...

Sounds very familiar

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » August 22nd, 2008, 3:57 pm

As if the GF is worth listening to.

Did you know that if they live with you for 2 or 3 years even though you arent married they are still entitled to half your shit?

Screw that.

The guy next door cant sell his house because his slut GF has a lien over half of it. He walked in on her with some bloke doing a Wayne Carey.

My GF had a small sook about me buying an investment property with my sister and not buying one with her but its way less hassles keeping an investment in the family. She will probably start hassling me to buy a 2nd one to live in next year.

Post by **EFFalcon** » August 22nd, 2008, 4:17 pm

doesn't that work both ways?
you're entitled to 1/2 their shit too

houses are good.. more room for cars.

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » August 22nd, 2008, 4:19 pm

EFFalcon wrote:doesn't that work both ways?
you're entitled to 1/2 their shit too

houses are good.. more room for cars.

Thats good if they have stuff.

I dont really want thousands of dollars worth of girls clothes and half an AU though. :S

Allen · Post by **Allen** » August 22nd, 2008, 4:19 pm

Yeah, but half of fu(k all isn't a lot...

They get more like 85% if they have your kid...

paulsed · Post by **paulsed** » August 26th, 2008, 2:47 pm

ea to get a bolt on turbo kit if i can find one

FTE146 · Post by **FTE146** » August 26th, 2008, 4:34 pm

EL

finally finish stereo - in progress nearing completion

re-spray front grill and right rear qtr panel
Trickflow top end kit
custom interior (still undecided on this one)

Nikk O'lass · Post by **Nikk O'lass** » August 29th, 2008, 8:01 pm

Nikk O'lass wrote:El Xr6.

-Fix various sound system rattles - half done, found more
-Cam -Just waiting on the funding
-Exhuast - done!
-Intake - Half done!
-New wheels - Think that FTR's look too good to replace ATM
-Tickford kit - Waiting on damn funding
-Skidin' slidin' - he he

russ · Post by **russ** » August 31st, 2008, 8:22 pm

2 options feel free to comment
a) Buy Garrett T04 plus full engine rebuild due to 240 000 k's
b) Do what it seems nobody else on here has done, xr6turbo conversion(ba/bf engine conversion) i've heard they bolt straight in as done by street fords magazine. Am aware computer e.c.t will need to be changed also but if you rebuilt my fairmont motor of which has 240 000 on the clock plus turbo could work out similar cost at the end of it correct me if im wrong. Pretty sure Xr6turbo's are well into the 9 second bracket now.....

Nikk O'lass · Post by **Nikk O'lass** » August 31st, 2008, 8:41 pm

number A, it's the easiest...

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » August 31st, 2008, 9:02 pm

russ wrote:2 options feel free to comment
a) Buy Garrett T04 plus full engine rebuild due to 240 000 k's
b) Do what it seems nobody else on here has done, xr6turbo conversion(ba/bf engine conversion) i've heard they bolt straight in as done by street fords magazine. Am aware computer e.c.t will need to be changed also but if you rebuilt my fairmont motor of which has 240 000 on the clock plus turbo could work out similar cost at the end of it correct me if im wrong. Pretty sure Xr6turbo's are well into the 9 second bracket now.....

Dont think they just bolt in mate.... If it was that easy wouldnt every 2nd boosted car on here have it done? Hit up
the search button and you'll find all the info you need....

russ · Post by **russ** » August 31st, 2008, 9:20 pm

i know....Bugger its an XH Ute that there using...issues 37 and 40 is all i have with it but im sure there was another one too. Is there a massive difference between the EF and XH front end???

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » August 31st, 2008, 10:21 pm

Not too sure... but from what Ive seen the BA engine won't even clear the bonnet without modification.... JET XR had
to cut a whole in the bonnet, whilst one guy from over here in WA had to put on a bonnet bulge in order to fit it....
and thats just the issues with the bonnet.... each to their own though...

Dezza · Post by **Dezza** » August 31st, 2008, 10:27 pm

Dezza wrote:Planned mods for mine:
- Tint the windows
- Paint another set of side moulds, and redo rear bumper
- Save up for a BA

I've done most of what I want to do with the EA. I'll keep driving it as is until the 3.9 dies. Then I might chuck an AU engine in but I'm in no hurry to do that.

Add to this
- Upgrade stereo. It seems my headunit is stuffed. It's currently got a CD jammed in it, and before that it was getting too hot on long trips and coming up with an error message.

Post by **needfordspeed** » August 31st, 2008, 10:53 pm

Future plans:

-Sort out something about timing chain (Done)
-New clutch+lightened flywheel (Not doing anymore)
-Put the tickford kit on (Done)
-MAYBE wheels..... (Still a maybe)
- SELL IT (done)

New plans:

-Sell EF Gli
-Get EA on road
-Spray it
-Put it on gas
-Recaro buckets
-Sports ryder shocks and uncut springs

russ · Post by **russ** » August 31st, 2008, 11:29 pm

EF ECTIV wrote:Not too sure... but from what Ive seen the BA engine won't even clear the bonnet without modification.... JET XR had
to cut a whole in the bonnet, whilst one guy from over here in WA had to put on a bonnet bulge in order to fit it....
and thats just the issues with the bonnet.... each to their own though...

Yeh i agree man, **** that i just read someones build thread and theres no way i have that much time on my hands. Would take me over a year to build that, option one it is....ive got a few pennies saved up but realistically think i'l wait till ive atleast got 10k(couple of months away) before it can be started. If you were in my shoes would you get a full engine rebuild before bolting on the turbo or just bolt it on and see how long the rings and stock head hold up for?

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » August 31st, 2008, 11:34 pm

everyone's different.... Im only just looking at chucking in a cam and other shit now, mine's been stock for over
a year now and still going strong.... all depends how you drive it.... If you're gonna do something do it properly,
itll save you money in the long run....

russ · Post by **russ** » September 1st, 2008, 12:11 am

mmm well i guess anyone with a turbo will give it a bit sometimes but definately wont be thrashing it everyday. Don't really want to pull it all apart thats all seeing as the head was off 6 weeks ago. Noticed ED40 fried a piston on one of his first runs thats all. If that happens il kick myself lol.

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » September 1st, 2008, 1:35 am

carl was running that old engine for ages before it died in the ass.... It was killed slowly, not on one of his 1st runs..

FOR.0EL · Post by **FOR.0EL** » September 1st, 2008, 3:15 pm

Dansedgli wrote:As if the GF is worth listening to.

Did you know that if they live with you for 2 or 3 years even though you arent married they are still entitled to half your shit?

Screw that.

The guy next door cant sell his house because his slut GF has a lien over half of it. He walked in on her with some bloke doing a Wayne Carey.

My GF had a small sook about me buying an investment property with my sister and not buying one with her but its way less hassles keeping an investment in the family. She will probably start hassling me to buy a 2nd one to live in next year.

6 months of living together and its classed as a defacto relationship, they then can claim half, no thanks

russ · Post by **russ** » September 1st, 2008, 11:17 pm

Sorry mate must have read it wrong i just assumed it was the first time he'd been the drags when that happened my bad.
Think i'd stick to what youve done and if it has to be rebuilt later on so be it when the last head was done i was told it had already been rebuilt but not sure how the mechanic could tell:S I'l drop by bpt on my next day of work(in 4 weeks as im doing 6 day weeks till then) get some idea on prices.

russ · Post by **russ** » September 9th, 2008, 7:58 pm

Scratch the turbo idea out. Looks like it would work out to the equivalent of going and buying a BF XR6t. And unfortunately i dont have the funds to do either

*sobs in corner* Replace with complete DEV 5 Kit

Identity Crisis · September 21st, 2008, 9:12 pm

russ wrote:2 options feel free to comment
a) Buy Garrett T04 plus full engine rebuild due to 240 000 k's
b) Do what it seems nobody else on here has done, xr6turbo conversion(ba/bf engine conversion) i've heard they bolt straight in as done by street fords magazine. Am aware computer e.c.t will need to be changed also but if you rebuilt my fairmont motor of which has 240 000 on the clock plus turbo could work out similar cost at the end of it correct me if im wrong. Pretty sure Xr6turbo's are well into the 9 second bracket now.....

dont bother rebuilding, just bolt the turbo on first, rebuild after u have blowen it up lol

Post by **pHaT`eL** » September 24th, 2008, 12:35 pm

russ wrote:Scratch the turbo idea out. Looks like it would work out to the equivalent of going and buying a BF XR6t. And unfortunately i dont have the funds to do either *sobs in corner* Replace with complete DEV 5 Kit

Turbo kit is under $5K. Dev5 Kit is over $7K IIRC.

Buy a Snort kit, slap it on. If it breaks, buy another motor

KR1STO · Post by **KR1STO** » September 24th, 2008, 12:47 pm

RUN 11 SECONDS!!!!

NUT347 · Post by **NUT347** » September 24th, 2008, 10:26 pm

actually make boost

Post by **BLCKED** » September 24th, 2008, 11:05 pm

poses a 347 stroker

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 30th, 2008, 8:45 am

Maverick:
Rebuild the carby when I cbf.Cancelled
Build drawers for the back for more storage space.
Front lockerDone
Fit a smaller body lift and fix the bent body mounts.
Find and fix a short that is killing the fuses for my dash lights and rear light.Done
Straighten the front bar so the winch works more betterer. Done
Get a better winch battery and move the 2nd battery to inside the car to clear up space in the engine bay.
Clean the interior.
Replace the missing flare.Done
Fix the exhaust leak.Done
Move LPG tank to behind front seats.
Fit standard Petrol tank
Fit EFI manifold, Dizzy and microtech.

EF:
Drive to station.

Post by **EFFalcon** » September 30th, 2008, 8:51 am

do u havnt driven the EF to the station yet?

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 30th, 2008, 8:56 am

I drive it to the station everyday.

Im planning to do it for a while. While it is there it may get modded with dents, scratches, broken windows and door locks.

Post by **EFFalcon** » September 30th, 2008, 8:57 am

haha... ongoing project then.

sirbogan · Post by **sirbogan** » October 2nd, 2008, 11:02 am

ED crapbox:

rebuild motor with fancy bits
turbo
tougher gearbox
tailshaft
lsd
new suspension
most importantly cup holders!

huggiebear · Post by **huggiebear** » October 2nd, 2008, 1:51 pm

hey sirbogan, i see your ED is a GLi, just throw in an EL or AU console to get cupholders. my EL GLi consoles cupholder bar didnt stay up but when i installed the fairmont ghia cupholder with power window switches it was alot more stiff and holds cups perfect. the AU console looks perfect for boxcar interiors.

Gozza · Post by **Gozza** » October 2nd, 2008, 1:59 pm

pHaT`eL wrote:
If it breaks, buy another motor

That works ok but after several motor swaps its worth paying the money to not have to remove it for as long as possible

TWR40T · Post by **TWR40T** » October 6th, 2008, 9:50 pm

New wheels
REGO!!!
Plenum
Put a Tail Pipe On It lol
New Head
Before All That Put The Slicks On And Run An 11

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » October 7th, 2008, 12:02 am

mine:

Snort intake plenum- purchased
ported and cleaned up lower BBM- doing atm
55lbs injectors- purchased
custom grind surecam- paid for but not yet delivered
turbo spec valve springs- paid for but not yet delivered
big tranny cooler
11psi
Re-tune

Plans are to run 12s on decent street rubber.....

dcstraight · Post by **dcstraight** » October 10th, 2008, 12:03 pm

Should $hit in 12's easy...should be gunning for 11's

Plans :

* Anymore wheels that I think look good to be collected and re-sprayed in EL GT champagne.
* Clean up interior so she's schmick again (re-bosltering seats).
* Stereo completion (half...no wait, 1/8 done for 4.5 years ain't cool).
* Get drive-line finished - have koni yellows to go in, new nolathane bushes all round, reco rack, maybe some AP Racing brakes.

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » October 10th, 2008, 1:20 pm

New plans for EB:
- LPG convo
- Slam (got everything here, just needs to be put in)
- Decent tread (stick with stockies though)
- Dark tint
- Clear indicators
- Fix door mould spray job
- Better condition rear bar
- New RHS front and back doors
- Cam and piggyback chip (would be nice)

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » October 10th, 2008, 2:04 pm

New plans currently trying to achieve:

Sell AU for good price, collect more funds to get in even more debt!
Buy BA MkII XR6 Turbo 6 Speed Manual

Bigger Intercooler

Bigger Injectors

Havy Valve Springs

Remove Centre Muffler from stock system

Custom Edit Tune

Take bets on how long it will be until I put it in a tree/house/wall/ditch/fiery ball of death!

FOR.0EL · Post by **FOR.0EL** » October 10th, 2008, 2:31 pm

so my headgasket is on its way, so now ive got my excuse to put a new cam in

was looking at the wade 1673, but yeah not sure yet, was thinking of perhaps new valves and springs too? what are these worth and are they good bang for your buck?

any other suggestions?