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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:43 pm 
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G'day Guys,

This is my EF XR8. I bought her a few years ago and decided she needed some balls. I decided to go the blower route as it seemed simpler and effective while adding a dimension to the bay.

Anyways, I started off with the head unit, i bought a V2 vortech with a T trim Upgrade. Then i bought the pullies and bracket from Capa. Then the rest of the gear was purchased, Ported Cobra Manifold, Walbro Fuel Pump, 42lb injectors, malpassi, Marauder 80mm MAF, BBK 75mm throttle body and EGR, screaming demon coil and Dynamod ignition module.

I ended up making my piping up and i eventually plan to get it intercooled.

All tuned with SCT Eliminator Chip (capa) it made 307 rwhp. After 2 weeks the gearbox died on her so I got it rebuilt and Beefed up. Anyways enough Jibber Jabber and time for some pics.

piping being done
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engine bay as it stands
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car itself
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Best time out the car so far is a 13.2 @ 105mph which i am wrapped with. I dont see it getting any faster unless i lose a few kg's (im around the 150 mark :( ).

 

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'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:45 pm 
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Now this will be the 2nd (and possibly final) stage on the EF.

I purchased a motor a few weeks ago that will be going in. Its out of an AU and runs AFR 165 heads, comp cams XE270HR cam, Crane roller rockers, explorer. Anyways the motor made 299rwhp NA so with 8psi pumped into it i am confident with cracking 400rwhp. This motor Is Tony's motor (tones au2 xr8) and when he was upgrading i thought i might do the same. :D

A few pics.

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and trying out some sexy rocker covers.
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I'll be happy with a mid 12, as long as nothing breaks too. I will look at running a few numbers on the track and on the dyno, once it has reached a couple of goals, i will retire the blower and keep it as a nice NA daily.

 

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Because of Beer, Thirst is a Beautiful Thing!

'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:33 pm 
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sounds like a tough daily driver... how loud is the blower whine on the street? should see 12's with the new engine combo...
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:35 pm 
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jason, while the AU motor is out, have you considered getting the intake manifold ceramic coated?

even in the chrome finish, although im partial to green :P
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:42 pm 
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Awesome setup Schnoods.

What bits you got coming up for sale?

 

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:06 pm 
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nice work jason im hangin to see the results.
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:31 pm 
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More than likely only the E7 headed motor thats in the car now. All the explorer and injectors are pretty much sold before they even went on sale.


Matt what is the turnaround time with the ceramic coating? I need my headers done, also looking potentially doing the manifold.

Blower is noisyish at idle, has a nice little whine . But giving it a boot it sounds very similar to a set of gear drives, Sounds exactly like a larger turbo coming onto boost, nice whizzing induction roar.

 

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Because of Beer, Thirst is a Beautiful Thing!

'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:32 pm 
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Cheers Tony, Im waiting to see what 7ltrs of windsor sound like. :D

 

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'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:03 am 
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Do you have a time frame as to when the new motor will be going in mate?

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:25 am 
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Before Xmas- Early January . :D

Wont be running before that motor goes in, i think i may have done a head gasket, coolant is pressurised now so im not taking any chances.

 

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'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:28 am 
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I see there are a couple of cut down bolts blocking the heat pump holes at the end of the heads, if you want the correct blanking plugs I've got them on the shelf here. Typical thing that AFR don't supply but TFS do...

Looks like you'll be having a lot of fun! Hope the stock 5.0L bottom end holds together with 400rwhp!

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:41 pm 
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schnoods wrote:
Matt what is the turnaround time with the ceramic coating? I need my headers done, also looking potentially doing the manifold.

Blower is noisyish at idle, has a nice little whine . But giving it a boot it sounds very similar to a set of gear drives, Sounds exactly like a larger turbo coming onto boost, nice whizzing induction roar.


between a week and 2 weeks, depending on how busy they are :)

jason, that may be true, but you havent got a big dirty loud screamer pipe ;)
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:04 am 
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looks good jas

I like the new motor :D

 

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:37 pm 
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Good stuff.I'll be following this build.

 

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:15 pm 
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BOTTLEDUP wrote:
I see there are a couple of cut down bolts blocking the heat pump holes at the end of the heads, if you want the correct blanking plugs I've got them on the shelf here. Typical thing that AFR don't supply but TFS do...

Looks like you'll be having a lot of fun! Hope the stock 5.0L bottom end holds together with 400rwhp!


You will be hearing from me soonish, need a new balancer and those blanking plugs will come in handy. :)

 

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Because of Beer, Thirst is a Beautiful Thing!

'95 EF XR8 auto, Advance headers, 3" exhaust, Cobra manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body , 80MM Marauder MAF, Vortech V2 T Trim , 307 rwhp, 405 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105 MPH

Now N/A (permanent Lag) - AFR 165's, Comp XE270 cam, 1.6 RR - 269 rwhp 14.1 @ 102mph.

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