Hey All!

[Daniel88]

Hey all! I have been looking at this site for a while, everyone has nice looking cars! At the moment im 15, I own a 1988 model Ea falcon, i have been working on this car since i was 13! I am very happy with everything, except gearbox (Car will no longer move just revs) but i still love it I was thinking about getting a 4 speed auto in it. Would that make it ride smoother? Anyway that's about it, Glad to finaly be where people agree witht he Fords! p.s i get my L's in 15 day's

[holmsy]

hey man welcome.

i assume its a 3 speed auto at the moment?
any pics? and what have you done to it?

[Daniel88]

G'day, yes its a 3 speed. No not yet sorry. Will post as soon as possible. so far all i have done is, New cat converter, couple of bearings replaced in the motor and the little stuff: Kenwood 6x9 speakers, Kenwood head unit, clear altezza interior light and seat covers Nice ED? By the way.

[holmsy]

yeah tis an ED running like a thrashed ea

[Daniel88]

Ohh ok, whats wrong with it? I managed to find a pic (When i first got it). Any idea on how to display it?

[holmsy]

go to http://www.photobucket.com make an account and upload your picture. then copy the link into the forums

[needfordspeed]

Good stuff for getting into it and having a go while your so young man. About the auto, just convert to manual, you'll be alot happier

[Daniel88]

Hey NeedFordSpeeds, i will take that into mind
should be pics of my car (nothing flash yet) >> http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj172/XxRadcorexX/

[Daniel88]

no sorry wrong one :S this is right xD
>> http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj17 ... onecar.jpg

[Daniel88]

I took those weird white speakers out :S and took the tow bar off, looks so much better :O put all the stuff in my first post in ^^^

[syko4d]

good luck dude ,
youve got a good car to start with ,

and hope to see some more pics,

wat are your plans for the car?

[Daniel88]

Thanks, i am getting clear indicators on the front, alteeza tail lights, hoping to save enough money for paint job! then i will sought the motor out, hoping to get a "Queit" Exhaust kit. Is that even possible? Also getting brand new bumpers (Stock new) and Ford Falcon xr6 rims, getting lowered! (need to work a bit)

[syko4d]

clear indicators youll be able to by of some1 here very cheap,

and as for the quiet exhaust ,

i had a redback exhaust 2 and a half inch from cat back and it wasnt loud at al,

but i think all exhaust shops are different so youlll have to talk to some guys that are close to you

altezza tail lights get off ebay ,thats the cheapest way

and same for your rims unless you find some on here

theres a few sets of springs on here for sale now to ,so check out the for sale section,

dude i cant wait to see pics wen its all done

[[Sterling]]

looks like learners are takin over e-series! very nice car to start with, but you should leave evrything stock and put a bigg turbo init! like HiBoost's EL!

[Daniel88]

Sound's like a plan! But what about the new restrictions I think its right if it does'nt go over 200kw.
I've also got a mod chip in it. (about only peformance mod)

[syko4d]

thats why you do n/a power ,

you could have a shitload of power without turbo and the cops cant see a thing

[[Sterling]]

well my bdays in may and the new laws come in july so i miss out WOO! all ive got in mine is a 2.5" catback cold airintake and a shift it andit goes well.

[Daniel88]

Mines in january, but thats just for my L's "i think i get the restrictions" what do you reckon, put a 4 speed auto in it or stick with the 3? For now. Because the gearbox is screw3d!

[Daniel88]

Is the n/a inside the head i.e Port Polish and stuff?

[[Sterling]]

forget the auto go manual, im trying to get a manual for mine. much more fun

[syko4d]

yah cams / bore it out/ larger pistons, port and polish, adjustable cam gears,

or do it the smart way

buy a n/a standard ba motor

and they have 190 kws straight up

throw on some extractors ,cold air induction ,good exhaust and you should get 200 easy

[syko4d]

and yeah manuals are way more fun,

but expensive to get and expensive to fix ,

but they are better and you will notice a difference

[[Sterling]]

you can do that? would a ba fit striaght into mine? simple swap or would there be a bit of modding goin on, plus would you have to change the g box?

[syko4d]

i dont know how easy it is ,

youd have to ask one of the other guys but i know its possible,

and wen u look at how much money it costs to get 190 kws out of the earlier motors ,

i reckon it would still be way cheaper,

only thing is you have to have the money straight away

i would buy one with a gearbox

[[Sterling]]

well working full time having no social life and being single ive got money saved lol so its just matter of when where and how much

[holmsy]

Is the n/a inside the head i.e Port Polish and stuff?

inscase you didnt realise. na is naturally aspirated so basically just meens it doesnt have a turbo or super charger.

there is alot of things you can do.
personaly seeing as you have a bit of time to get it good. i would chuck a 4litre au engine and a 4 speed auto or manual in. then extractors, lsd diff and im sure you will find a few other things along the way.

[Daniel88]

Hey again! I like the idea of a ba or au engine, but i only have a small job considering i'm still young :S im a bit P!$$3D about the gearbox. I like the ideas! Might see about an au or ba engine ASAP! but i would like to keep the EA body! thanks for the ideas Daniel

[John_LS1]

forget the BA engine to much hassles. go the AU engine.

[John_LS1]

forget the BA engine to much hassles. go the AU engine.

[Damo]

Welcome to the forums Daniel.

I will give you some sensible advice, replace the 3 speed with one from the wreckers that looks clean. These gearboxes are usually unbreakable and don't cost much at all. It took mine about 400,000 kms to die. Once you fix the car and turn 16 get your L's and Learn to drive. Then save up and buy a better car.

[Daniel88]

So you reckon replace the 3 with another 3? Probably the way to go since i'm to young yet..

[Damo]

It's the cheapest and easiest option yes. If you actually want to learn on a manual so you can get your manual license, then a 5 speed would be the next best option. You could pick up a complete conversion for around $500 give or take. A 3 speed should only cost you around $100-150 and would just be a matter of old one out new one in and fill with fluid.

[Daniel88]

Ok thanks alot Damo, i'll just get the standard 3 speed back in it, and hopefully get a 4 speed in it one time, i would love to go in one of the cruises in 2009!

[[Sterling]]

why 09? i went on the 07 GOR cruise all you need is a fully licnsed driver

[Daniel88]

We live in the old country town of Charleville, no one here will come with,so i have to wait till 09

[[Sterling]]

oh right, whats that close to?

[Daniel88]

My P's and birth day

[[Sterling]]

no, charleville

[Daniel88]

Ummmm, Roma, Dalby, toowoomba closest city definately want to go on a cruise!!!!

[Daniel88]

Hey everyone, just thought i'd say HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (If i dont speak to you sooner!) will definately speak to you next year xD