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RAGE Engineering
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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1. Until the BA 5.4, just about all Ford V8's were just underwhelming.You had to spend some serious clams for little improvement overall. Exceptions where 220 XR8 and the stroker. 2. To me, the AU was just a sad looking sack of ****. Its a personal thing, many like it tho. Ford seriously f@rked up on that one. Even they admit it. The tide has turned, *somewhat*. The Ford V8's still lag behind those of Holden, but not nearly as much as they once did. Again, Ford have concentrated on their "hi-po" six pots. The XR6T is a pearler. Ford's sixes always seem to overshadow their V8 stablemates. Ford was once king of local V8 performance. Will they ever be back? Don't think so. Not for a while. Ford need to bite the bullet and release a *REAL* GTHO, with the emphasis on HO. Bring back Homologation and REAL production car racing. THAT is was improves the breed more than anything.
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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first up, congratulations on the purchase, and hopefully you get back into a ford soon enough.
as for the engines, i'm a ford fan no matter what, but it seems that fords attitude is, well, our engines will beat theirs when you modify them. to me, thats not really good enough. they need to bring them out equal or better than the opposition so that any modification will just increase that advantage. |
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South East Melbourne
Posts: 6,156
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I think the reason the Windsor is looked upon in Australia as expensive to get going fast is the fact Ford Aus used the base parts on it. HO manifolds, E7 heads, tiny MAF and TB, etc, etc. Until AU they were just the base output 302 slotted into Falcons. And no doubt the AU only got the good bits because Ford US had a shit load of them lying around.
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hmm eyebrows
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lower Hunter Valley, NSW
Posts: 2,392
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I'd have to agree on the opinion here on the Windsor if you weren't mechanically minded. If you didn't mind getting your hands dirty and having a go for yourself that same Windsor would be something special. I for one dont mind getting in there and having a go. Some guys here would prefer just to buy a good base like a XR6T or an LS1 and put some bolt ons for easy grunt. I say each to their own.
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Former E-Series Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,733
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Congrats on the purchase FFO. The LS1 edit has improved a lot since the old days. I still can't get over how easily some examples with minimal mods have pulled 12s.
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burn out king
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: a.c.t
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i guess this means the clevo is a heap of shit too? i best be getting a smokie ls1 for the ute then
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rocknrolla
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide, SA
Posts: 1,589
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amen to that 460cixy.
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Lux-0-Barge Racing
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 52
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Congrates on the Purchase FFO. Might see you on LS1 forums then. Easy mods to a VT will get you 12's. I'm at 13.1 with a WH Caprice so you shouldnt have too many probs. What area are you in as i can recommned some shops to assist you (without blowing the bank)
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bundoora
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
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Location: Victorialand
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Nice car mate. I can see your logic in purchasing a GenIII powered Holden. I have been interested in them many of times. Enjoy your new ride mate.
With minor mods you'll see over 260kw no worries.
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RAGE Engineering
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 651
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I do have one question, I'll be looking at an Edit, but want to maintain nice drivability around town and maintain my present excellent fuel consumption. Possible wit Edit? I'd also like to improve the V8 note with some sort of a zorst. But again, want a reasonable daily driver. Edit: Oh, Im in Sydney (North)
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Blueprint Beast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne Berwick AUSTRALIA
Posts: 1,077
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Congratulations and hopefully one day we might see you in a BA Ford.
Cheers John
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Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 300
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![]() Now you dont know how lucky you are ;) just drop into "SAMS" and let him do his magic. He will advise you on every option available, with NO BULL. I know guys that live here in Melbourne ;) that have driven all the way to SAMS for a LS1 edit tune. His phone no is on the LS1 web site. Jim ps, your fuel economy and drivability will improve with the exhaust and tune. |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
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I do like my old Fords, but I have been buying Holdens.
I do like my Ford XA coupe, and I do like the V8 coupes. Holden and HSV are the only ones who have them, so I bought a Monaro. If Ford one day built a V8 coupe, I would give that a go. Would be nice to see them build one, maybe a Phase 5 next to a 4 door GTHO ! |
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Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
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Whoooooooo Some serious thread mining there!!!
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XP Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,098
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The 5.7 was a giant leap from the old oil leaking petrol guzzling Aussie5.0, but if you think the LS1 feels good, wait until you migrate into the 6.0. Don't listen to others about the oil, piston slap, etc. I never had any of those problems. But if you are going to flog it, like any engine it will break. |
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XP Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Yeah I think I would too, if they lower the turret. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
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so you have jumped ship,,why dont you jump forum aswell,,haha
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Right out sideways
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
Posts: 5,304
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He may be back in a Ford by now? OP was nearly 5 years ago !
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
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considering his last post was in 2007 I think its almost safe to say he has
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Professional Mouse Jockey
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SE Vic
Posts: 3,185
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I do know what you mean though. I am toying with the idea of buying a Monaro. Doubtful it will happen though, more to do with the money than the car.
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