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coopdigity
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| thanx heaps for the info voxace..... cant wait to get into it, got a question, do you think its necessary to dyno tune the car after you start getting into the cams and what not??? |
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voxace
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Nah not necessary. Certainly wouldn't hurt, but very expensive. |
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coopdigity
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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sweet, aye i herd someone sayn sumthin about a chip for your computer know anything about this???
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coopdigity
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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| stupid question???? haha |
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Tails182
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| I got the Pacemaker headers and high flow cat thru to 2.5" exhaust the note is beautiful, performance is smoother and a little more punchy. I am now looking at cold air intake. I have not thought much about Cams. Maybe from what I have read it may be a good idea. |
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Redlinefalcon
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey guys i need some help working out my budget will i need to replace the dif, transmition or any of the drive train if i turbo chage my car and do the cam and exhaust mods? I drive a 1999 AU falcon series 1 |
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josho89
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic Thread!!!! has really helped me understand the I6 mods. Thanks voxace!!!  |
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wizzgums
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Hey Probably a stupid question and probably been asked a million and one times ... but i have a 3.9l ea auto it has nearly 300 000 k's on it more then like past that once i get all the work done but would it be better to get a second engine and get it rebuilt with a cam and new vavles and stuff of would it be cool to get it done on this one ... also is there any cam or stuff i shouldn't run on lpg??
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Froudey
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| wizzgums wrote: | Hey Probably a stupid question and probably been asked a million and one times ... but i have a 3.9l ea auto it has nearly 300 000 k's on it more then like past that once i get all the work done but would it be better to get a second engine and get it rebuilt with a cam and new vavles and stuff of would it be cool to get it done on this one ... also is there any cam or stuff i shouldn't run on lpg??
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get it rebuilt or get a 4Litre or do a AU conversion |
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Airved
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Anyone know what it might cost me to get an LSD installed and what the best choice for an EA Auto would be? |
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Shortshift
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| Airved wrote: | | Anyone know what it might cost me to get an LSD installed and what the best choice for an EA Auto would be? |
I'm in the process of getting a LSD diff for my auto EA2. After reading a lot of posts, I've settled for a 3.7. Some of the other chaps here recommend a 3.9 or 4.11. For me, a 3.7 will be compromise between acceleration and fuel economy. I've been quoted $450 for a reco diff, $130 for a bearing kit (includes rear axles) & $440 for labour. I bought a good secondhand set of gears on eBay for $250.
If you have a Borg Warner diff, you can probably use a 25 spline LSD from a VK/VL Commodore. The EF/EL uses a 28 spline diff. |
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Airved
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| Shortshift wrote: | | Airved wrote: | | Anyone know what it might cost me to get an LSD installed and what the best choice for an EA Auto would be? |
I'm in the process of getting a LSD diff for my auto EA2. After reading a lot of posts, I've settled for a 3.7. Some of the other chaps here recommend a 3.9 or 4.11. For me, a 3.7 will be compromise between acceleration and fuel economy. I've been quoted $450 for a reco diff, $130 for a bearing kit (includes rear axles) & $440 for labour. I bought a good secondhand set of gears on eBay for $250.
If you have a Borg Warner diff, you can probably use a 25 spline LSD from a VK/VL Commodore. The EF/EL uses a 28 spline diff. |
What would the advantage of the 3.7 be? |
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SgtBourne
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:52 am Post subject: |
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| 3.7 would be better economy than 4.11 (correct me if wrong) 4.11 would however be quicker for accerlation |
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Airved
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| So 3.7 would still offer power advantages on stock ratios? |
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Shortshift
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If you've got a ratio of 2.9 to 3.23, then you will notice the difference in acceleration. As the BTR 4 speed auto has a high 1st gear, going to a lower diff ratio will help you get off the line quicker. Not that I'm advocating street drags, but some of these impatient ##**!! Commodore drivers are asking for it. The lower diff ratio will only make use of your available hp.
Changing the diff ratio, like non-standard tyre sizes will put your speedo out as well.
There may not be a significant difference in the revs between a 3.7 and a 4.11, but on a trip to Qld you'll notice the drop in fuel economy. I used to have a Toyota Corona with 4.11s and the screaming engine was irritating on a trip. |
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Airved
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| My friend drives a corona, and I've noticed, after only a lukey extractor mod, that he's always about twice as quick off the mark, but lacks in top speed. Perhaps a 3.7 ratio would help just slightly? |
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FordFairmont
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| a 'electric supercharger is s**t' should be sticky'd somewhere as it pops up at least once a week. |
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fresh 87'
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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| im doin up a 3.9l ea starting engine first. i was thinking putting in a cam wat do i need to get done in order to do this? or can i run it straight up of the stock parts with a bigger cam? |
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fresh 87'
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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| also is it worth dropping a 4L head on my 3.9L ea? |
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fresh 87'
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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jus another thing ppl does anyone no how much it would cost for an AU cinversion???
im just keeping my options open thanks |
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