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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Hi,

The mods so far I am doing are:

- NOLATHANE bushes all round
- putting my 3 inch Tip on my 2 and a half inch performance exhaust.
- need to spray my GT Spoiler ready to place on my car.

Thats about all for now :)
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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ED - hide in the shed til I get a job and have money to throw at it

EB wagon - pay for it
- pick it up, take it to my mechanic/RWC guy
- get rust fixed and RWC completed
- get it registered
- drive it and look after it (may include V8 skids :D )
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Need advice,
just brought a genuine xr8-1991 model in white with red trimmings such as the stripe and v8 badges, its got no chips
on the paint 5 spd manual and genuine 138000 kms on it no rips on the interior the only aftermarket is the head unit,
not on gas,
im just wondering should i modify the stock as factory xr8 or leave it genuine what are peoples thoughts?
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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This is for my BA Fairmont Ghia I just bought...

Short term plans:
Lowered (just about done)
Rims (most likely b.boss eleanors)
Twin gauge pod
Few other minor interior/exterior mods

Long term plans:
Underdrive Pulley
CAI
Full exhaust
Tune
Sunroof
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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needfordspeed wrote:
needfordspeed wrote:
needfordspeed wrote: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 DONE
-Get EA on road DONE
-Spray it DONE
-Put it on gas - Not doing anymore
-Recaro buckets - Bought some but then sold em off so not doing it anymore.
-Sports ryder shocks and uncut springs DONE
Next plans:
-Wash it DONE
-Spray the rims so they look brand new I'll leave this till later
-Turbo Done with a few changes along the way

My plans in the near future are:

-3" exhaust
-Buy AFR logging tool and microtech laptop adaptor to give tuning a shot
-Hope the clutch doesn't die
-Proper catch can
-Put my old headlights in
-Buff it
My plans changed a fair bit :P

New plans:

-Decide whether to ditch the EA and put my good motor in the BA....or to continue with the EA
-Run 9's
-Run 8's
-Sell and put cash towards a house :|
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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My plans are broken gear boxes and scared girlfriends
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Current plans

BAXR6t
Finish driveline;
Need currently
Billet 1350 yolks and 3 1/2 inch moly tail shaft (ready next week)
Transbrake switch wiring
oil
Tune

Future (3-6 months)
Eng rebuild
GT45 or 47 + 6boost manifold. exhaust modified to suit
Another surge tank and pump to suit
atomic flex plate, Crank Girdle, forged Rods, Pistons, billet oil pump. headwork, cams etc. Another new hi-stall to suit new turbo...something to test out the new driveline
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Revision of mine :)

ED - hide in the shed til I get a job and have money to throw at it - will have job end of month (depending on foot)

EB wagon - pay for it - done
- pick it up, take it to my mechanic/RWC guy - done
- get rust fixed and RWC completed - rust fixed...getting mostly bare metal respray due to epically shite paint (it's an EB, you get that)
- get it registered
- drive it and look after it (may include V8 skids :D

Also looks like I might be getting the wagon on the road real soon, just waiting for money to clear and then paint will be laid and I will have to drive it back to Wodonga (not keen on this with fresh paint) to do the RWC at my work and have it reg'd sooner rather than later :D
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

Post by ausedwagon »

mine are:

bigger coil
more boost
meth injection
dyno tune
fit UPC brake kit
change diff to au
fit territory rear brakes
line locker in the rear
re bush back of the car
new gear box mount
replace center bearing in tailshaft
more boost!!
new wheels.

slowly... ill get there
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Man, people must have some money/time..........

My car is basically stock lol...

Being an L plater I need it to be :)

Only things that aren't stock are:
1992 EB:
Fairmont Ghia Interior
Blue LED Interior Light
2 1/2 " performance exhaust
3" stainless Tip
decals all over the car :)
Twin din head unit, to help with my eye sight lol
and a 12" Sub, from my Fiance' cant remember what brand I think its a (Kenwood)
and a Cadence Amp.
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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US built glide and converter.
Cage
Toughen up the diff.
Turn the boost up.
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Revision of mine again

EB wagon
- rust now repaired
- paint should be on the car by end of this week :D
- get auto checked and see if it needs to be replaced
- replace auto if it is dead
- take wagon to Bowdren's for RWC
- get RWC, pay reg & drive
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Next mods in line:

Retrim seats
Replace rear bumper
Tint windows.

Not too much planned just yet ;)
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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For my Baleno - Bigger injectors, bump limiter to 8500/9000rpm and look into a set of RPF1's.
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Why not, It's a slow day at work! :P

- Convert LPG system to SVi
- Rebuild LSD
- Heavy Duty clutch
- Skids
- Kill above two items
- Have a cry
- Sell the car claiming 'mint condition, never thrashed'
- Repeat with next car
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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ClassicAU wrote:Why not, It's a slow day at work! :P

- Convert LPG system to SVi
- Rebuild LSD
- Heavy Duty clutch
- Skids
- Kill above two items
- Have a cry
- Sell the car claiming 'mint condition, never thrashed'
- Repeat with next car
so you'll have this done in a week and be driving another Renault by next Friday :P

for my nugget fit new diff and various other parts and smash tyres till the next thing breaks
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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EL Futura

-fit lsd rear end
-fit lowered springs and shocks
-fit turbo charger
-fit intercooler
-fabricate 3 inch exhaust
-fit new camshaft
-get tuned
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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ED - hiding in shed

EB - replace motor
- get running
- RWC & rego

EL - replace dash loom (Fairmont item)
- replace body loom (Fairmont item)
- new tyres (rears anyway, they were low from the start)
- new intake and (full) exhaust

not necessarily in order
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Got a few plans for my NC

Firstly to build a nice cruiser
V8 conversion
Rwc/rego
Lowered (SLs)
Exhaust/extractors
Ltd leather and woodgrain
Ltd grill
Wheels

After that to get it breathing better.
70mm throttle body
70mm MAF
CAI
Explorer manifold
GT40p heads
Mild Cam (no idea what yet)
Underdrive pulleys
Tune

Anything else I should consider? This'll be a lot of saving and working to a budget, nor am I intending to build some massive powerhouse.
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Over the next few weeks this is the plan for my xr6.

full dash and body loom swap, from XR to Fairmont,
Full Electrics, climate control, courtesy lights, trip meter. etc.

pull engine out, start cleaning the bay up and prepping the car for a spray. :)

in near future playing with the engine and on a serious note will be happy with 200rwkw N/A.
Bottom End Ideas?
the top end on this engine is pretty set already, apart from most likely upgrading from 977b to the1521A or similar? thoughts?

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Re: Planned Mods thread.

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Petrie wrote:Over the next few weeks this is the plan for my xr6.

full dash and body loom swap, from XR to Fairmont,
Full Electrics, climate control, courtesy lights, trip meter. etc.

pull engine out, start cleaning the bay up and prepping the car for a spray. :)

in near future playing with the engine and on a serious note will be happy with 200rwkw N/A.
Bottom End Ideas?
the top end on this engine is pretty set already, apart from most likely upgrading from 977b to the1521A or similar? thoughts?

Cheers Lachy.
Your probably gonna want fair amount of compression and a custom surecam suiting the specs of your entire engine. 200rwkw is a big ask n/a but its been done.
Xh falcon turbo. 420rwhp 16 psi.
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Re: Planned Mods thread.

Post by Jayedxr6 »

Bf xr6 turbo 300rwkw budget spec.

Smashed out standard cat
Center muffler delete pipes
Diy turbo side intake
Diy battery in tray
Injectors
Pump
Npc clutch kit
Second hand xcal3
Decent but used cooler core
Rapid hot side cooler piping
Tune
Xh falcon turbo. 420rwhp 16 psi.
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