Differences.. old vs new

stiddy · 07-10-2005, 11:42 PM

hey peeps..

talking to a guy on msn that knows everything about everything..

and i basically wanted to know the differnces between an Eb to Au 6 vs the BA 6..

apart from the twin cam and stuff like that.. whats the other differences..

and are parts interchangeable or identical from each model..

one thing hes 100% set on is that the EF-EL intake and exhaust manifolds will bolt onto the BA non turbo 6's, and the manifolds are exactly the same, eg same part number etc etc..

and hes also saying that putting a BA 6 into antyhing from Ea to Au isnt that difficult

:

thanks
Matt

**GasoLane** · 07-10-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiddy

and hes also saying that putting a BA 6 into antyhing from Ea to Au isnt that difficult

:
thanks
Matt

Of course it's not difficult. You can put BA parts into the boot anytime

If he's so good ask him why aint he in here ed-u-kate'n us lot then?

Casper · 07-10-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiddy

hey peeps..

talking to a guy on msn that knows everything about everything..

and i basically wanted to know the differnces between an Eb to Au 6 vs the BA 6..

apart from the twin cam and stuff like that.. whats the other differences..

and are parts interchangeable or identical from each model..

one thing hes 100% set on is that the EF-EL intake and exhaust manifolds will bolt onto the BA non turbo 6's, and the manifolds are exactly the same, eg same part number etc etc..

and hes also saying that putting a BA 6 into antyhing from Ea to Au isnt that difficult

:

thanks
Matt

He's an idiot. The EA-AU extractors will NOT fit a BA. In fact, between AU to BA there is close to nothing in the engine that is interchangable of any significance to power.

As for dropping a BA motor into an EA-AU.. sure, it will fit, but good luck messing with the computer to get it working. AU's have EECV, BA's have a COMPLETEY different ECU setup.

b2tf · 08-10-2005, 12:01 AM

Gotta love the MSN Mechanics!

stiddy · 08-10-2005, 12:02 AM

what about inlet manifolds?

EFFalcon · 08-10-2005, 12:06 AM

the ports are a different shape.
if u want a BA style intake manifold, use an EF/EL one.

Mike Gayner · 08-10-2005, 08:05 AM

Surely swapping a BA 6 into an EA with computer and all wouldn't be an overly difficult proposition.

Fairlane · 08-10-2005, 11:39 AM

BA ECu wont work in an E series unless you justa about wire everything up including stuff like Radio's, Keyelss Immobilisation, it's a big pain in the butt. You could always run an aftermarket ECU, but generally its too much trouble.

The BA is a very different from the EA 3.9

Bossxr8 · 08-10-2005, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiddy

hey peeps..

talking to a guy on msn that knows everything about everything..

and i basically wanted to know the differnces between an Eb to Au 6 vs the BA 6..

apart from the twin cam and stuff like that.. whats the other differences..

and are parts interchangeable or identical from each model..

one thing hes 100% set on is that the EF-EL intake and exhaust manifolds will bolt onto the BA non turbo 6's, and the manifolds are exactly the same, eg same part number etc etc..

and hes also saying that putting a BA 6 into antyhing from Ea to Au isnt that difficult

:

thanks
Matt

Between AU and BA the only parts that are interchangable would be the oil filter, a few of the bolt on sensors such as knock and cylinder head temp. and the injectors. Not many internal parts are interchangable bar the conrods but they do have an oil squirter on the BA. The ports are an oval shape on the BA and are round on the AU so they can't be swapped even though they are basically the same design bar the manifold mounting face.