Performance Mods

[Stav]

Don't worry about the sequence..just stick it in mate.There are mods which would benefit most fords.The xr sixes can benefit from a diff as much as any ford,so too can a v8 au.The cams in the xr6's have less lift on exhaust than a stock cam so its all relative even if they have more on intake.

[f4ir-mont]

i done almost all the above mentioned mods, final couple of things i need to do is the diff and a flash tune.. what i want to know is whats the diffrence between a flash tune and a custom flash tune?? is it actually worth the $600 more price tag??

[jonbays]

Originally Posted by useless

Don't worry about the sequence..just stick it in mate.

Good old fatherly advice there. I just wish I had worked out where to stick it in first

[AWD Chaser]

Originally Posted by jonbays

Good old fatherly advice there. I just wish I had worked out where to stick it in first

Pretty much the same end result anyway! :

[AWD Chaser]

Ok. I have just about done all the engine performance mods that I can think of, without going forced induction. I still need to do all the handling mods, suc as suspension, Diff gears, LSD, Slotted Rotars, Rims, and whatever else. I'm on night shift tonight, so I might do them, might not, but I'll post if I do.

Here is the link again

[I6corp]

Mate, that link is word file is going to save me so much time and questions.

Cheers

[AWD Chaser]

updated...

Please note - 3.5Mb

Note: - Get broadband, then mod your car...

[Stav]

Originally Posted by jonbays

Good old fatherly advice there. I just wish I had worked out where to stick it in first

Once your standing on top of it just go for it I say !! The end result should be the same :

[loxxr6]

i done almost all the above mentioned mods, final couple of things i need to do is the diff and a flash tune.. what i want to know is whats the diffrence between a flash tune and a custom flash tune?? is it actually worth the $600 more price tag??

Yes. A custom tune suits your particular car's state of tune at the time. A generic tune probably won't. Shop around for a good tuner with a decent price to do so.

[Smoked]

Good Document buddy, good read and informative.

[AWD Chaser]

updated.... (mainly diff ratios).

I need some guidence on suspension mods and prices too...

[I6corp]

Keep up the great work mate,

I think i say this for all the newer members, when i say "Cheers"

[Creampuff]

would you notice the difference with only a 2.5"cat back exhaust ?

[AWD Chaser]

depends... are you deaf? Are all your previous cars V8's? You will notice a slight difference... but it's not like a 50rwkw boost....

[FS5]

au3 chaser what cam are you running in your car ?

[TCK-098]

Fairmont Ghia has the same engine as an XR6 but higher weight too

:evil_laug And i love the look on XR6-8 faces when i beat them too priceless
the ghia only weighs 1595 wasted the money on a Chiptorque product and went backwards but got refunded :Up_to_som next thing is a billet cam and finally a L.S.D centre.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by krustytheclown

:evil_laug And i love the look on XR6-8 faces when i beat them too priceless
the ghia only weighs 1595 wasted the money on a Chiptorque product and went backwards but got refunded :Up_to_som next thing is a billet cam and finally a L.S.D centre.

time to take it to the track I think.

[TCK-098]

Shane i intend on going to the track once i get the diff done looking for a low 15 to high 14 pass with current set-up.

[xr640lt]

Hey just went to the track tonight and ran a 15.2 et. at 89.84 mph. this may sound normal to some the thing is. my car is a Stock 98 fairmont ghia VCT. all it has is a 2.5" cat back tube! insane hey. I stalled it to 2 grand and bam i ran a 15.2. just proves how good the Ford VCT engine is. i can't wait to put on the extractors their just laying in my room. BTW casper i'm coming after your time!!!!

cheers All "zfoord"

[Casper]

Originally Posted by xr640lt

BTW casper i'm coming after your time!!!!

Good stuff, go for it. I've had that time far too long anyhow. The VCT's certainly can suprise some days. Looks like you got a great 60 foot time and it paid off!

[janek]

and they can surprise even more pulling 16.5's with a dead MAP :S

[AWD Chaser]

I have changed mt website domain, and as such, you will need a new link for the file:

Here it is: AU Falcon 6 cylinder Modification Guide (or AUMG for short)

[Papa Smurf]

Good ideas here and well done AU3Chaser for starting it. I downloaded your doc and will check it out. Very fast too, took me like 3 seconds

[AWD Chaser]

Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

Good ideas here and well done AU3Chaser for starting it. I downloaded your doc and will check it out. Very fast too, took me like 3 seconds

lol - the advantages of Australian Based Hosting!

[sickxr]

Good work mate! Love the pic of the Quad with the big wheels!

[Stav]

After many countless hours I am on the border of revealing my head modifying secrets...but then I wont sell my best seller!!!

[AWD Chaser]

better be more then just a shaved head for more compression... maybe a VCT conversion, or a BA cylinder head?

[Casper]

Originally Posted by au3 chaser

better be more then just a shaved head for more compression... maybe a VCT conversion, or a BA cylinder head?

The difference between VCT and HP is actually minimal.. mayge 4-6rwkw. Its the drivability that is improved.
As for BA head.. not possible. Its DOHC and doesnt fit a SOHC block.. and even if it does the EECV cant run it.

No, I know what Stav is talking about and its pretty impressive to be honest.

[Stav]

OK,ok!! I will let you all in on a secret I discovered as I was fussing around with au six heads. The exhaust port measures at 35mm
The factory ford exhaust gasket is 40mm in diameter.On my car the JMM race series extractors and indeed many other brands of extractors have a diameter of 37mm.This is fine.However using the factory steel exhaust gasket would be much better replaced with a 37mm gasket to stop gases building up in the gap between the larger diameter exhaust gasket . It may well work against flow in this instance.

Secondly the intake gasket for the broad band manifold is exactly the same size as the exhaust gasket!! Theoretically it should be larger than exhaust gasket...

In my opinion 41 mm headers are overkill.

[Camikaze83]

Have just purchased au2 xr8, and was wondering where on earth i could get some extractors for $800 installed as i previously read. Im in melbourne and anyone who could tell me where to get a decent set for around that mark would be greatly appreciated as i have been qouted upwards of $1000.