the xf motors seem pretty bulletproof but the body needs shooting (refer to doorhandles). how expensive/hard to drop xf xflow into xw/xy sedan? what would be required?

carby? drop it straight in, the Xflow in XF's is just a slight evoloution of the pre X-flow's in the XY's

EFI? mate...... unless you're going for aftermarket EFI, dont even dream of it

defininate carby for now. got parts. but what about xt? in summary, uni student, love old cars, hate fuel prices want tough cruiser. any help or tips appreciated.

This is a great conversion!

If you have a complete XF, you can use the wiring, steering column, engine, gearbox etc

We have a ZC with a crossflow, C4, XF wiring, front brakes and control arms, XF steering column, A/C condensor.

I'm currently working on a ZD with an EFI 250 from an XF Fairmont - the only tricky bit with the EFI is the fuel pump, but I have that figured out now...

Having a complete XF to work from is a good idea.

I have converted an XF Diff to fit into the ZD - pretty easy...

If you need any help, just ask.

Here's some galleries of the ZC
http://www.ftw.com.au/cpg/index.php?cat=53

Carby Xflow is basicaly a drop in swap, the engine mounts are the same, juz need to look at stuff like linkage for the throtle, exhaust, etc

EFI is no big deal - need:

1. an oval hole in the firewall above the heater box for the EFI loom to go through

2. the fuel lines from an EFI XF - they bolt under the floorpan - XF uses nut-serts, I have the interior out so am using nuts and bolts

3. surge tank for fuel supply
- use normal carby-type electric pump to lift fuel to surge tank - overflow from top of surge tank returned to fitting attached to fuel tank filler pipe.
- Use VL Turbo Commodore external fuel pump to take fuel from the bottom of the surge tank to supply engine - return line from engine goes to top of surge tank.

One idea I am toying with is having an alloy surge tank made to fit in the passenger side of the engine bay behind the spring tower and fitting the XF tank-mounted fuel pump there - save the extra cost of an external pump - since I am already resigned to paying for a surge tank, why not get one made that will take the XF pump/gauge sender unit...