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Plus of course the brakes issue... This alone is good reason to go for the newer model.
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Brake issue? What brake issue?
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huggiebear wrote: XR-Lane wrote: Ben you have the manifold already? if you look back a few pages you will see that i sold him a XR6T manifold and dump pipe.. i also have a heap of BA XR6T gear here he might be keen on when he gets up here in a few weeks Yeah I did see that, if you noticed my post on page 100, I caught up from page 87 or something. And I did notice he got the manifold. But then I questioned it because of Mont5.0's post. Cheers |
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fiend wrote: Brake issue? What brake issue? I dont think there is a brake issue, other than there are better brakes on the BA. But putting the BA K frame and the entire front suspension on an e series has been done. So if you want the BA brakes it can be done. Cheers |
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Hi Tony,
Long time no chat! You know the brake issue very well I am sure. The capability to fit territory 320mm discs for next to no cost is definitely a plus. I do love the way my Territory stops. Or even 340mm discs from the performance model spec. Where are the photos with the new wheels and rubber boots Ben? I have seen the Tyres on eBay for $65 each so I might get some too if I decide to continue with the project at hand.
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im pretty sure one of the guys on boosted just got his lower arm ADR approved for production so you can fit BA brakes without mods to anything else like k-frame no idea on prices yet tho
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that would be handy. but atleast if you do the whole Kframe, you get everything. power steering, struts, sway bar. and there is no mods of any kind to fit the sump. No point having ADR approved modded stub axles when you need to either cut your sump or k frame.
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See BBQ burners project.
This is a REALLY BIG PROJECT very impressive! but I think a new XR8 would suffice. viewtopic.php?f=53&t=93182
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XR-Lane wrote: that would be handy. but atleast if you do the whole Kframe, you get everything. power steering, struts, sway bar. and there is no mods of any kind to fit the sump. No point having ADR approved modded stub axles when you need to either cut your sump or k frame. To fit BA motor into EA-ED, You drop engine mounts alittle, And get sledge hammer out, And bend the k-frame a little... Brucie Heinrich does all the time, And has had no problems with that |
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B0XCAR wrote: XR-Lane wrote: that would be handy. but atleast if you do the whole Kframe, you get everything. power steering, struts, sway bar. and there is no mods of any kind to fit the sump. No point having ADR approved modded stub axles when you need to either cut your sump or k frame. To fit BA motor into EA-ED, You drop engine mounts alittle, And get sledge hammer out, And bend the k-frame a little... Brucie Heinrich does all the time, And has had no problems with that Yeah that wont pass a regency inspection lol |
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XR-Lane wrote: that would be handy. but atleast if you do the whole Kframe, you get everything. power steering, struts, sway bar. and there is no mods of any kind to fit the sump. No point having ADR approved modded stub axles when you need to either cut your sump or k frame. The whole point is though - you can run BA brakes while still keeping your E series motor. It would be a massive effort to replace all those things you listed just for brakes when your keeping the current motor in.
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Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: Hi Tony, Long time no chat! You know the brake issue very well I am sure. Yeahp, was the first thing I found out about the E series, as I know you know. Swapping motors, frames, and all the rest of it is worth it for a brake upgrade? Well, that's one way of looking at it.Slotted and dimpled rotors FTW on that front. However, if you happen to have a DOHC wreck lying around collecting dust, by all means...! |
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huggiebear wrote: im pretty sure one of the guys on boosted just got his lower arm ADR approved for production so you can fit BA brakes without mods to anything else like k-frame no idea on prices yet tho Actually, he has had them made, but not ADR approved yet. He is having issues with bump steer at the moment and is trying to resolve it. XR-Lane wrote: that would be handy. but atleast if you do the whole Kframe, you get everything. power steering, struts, sway bar. and there is no mods of any kind to fit the sump. No point having ADR approved modded stub axles when you need to either cut your sump or k frame. B0XCAR wrote: To fit BA motor into EA-ED, You drop engine mounts alittle, And get sledge hammer out, And bend the k-frame a little... Brucie Heinrich does all the time, And has had no problems with that I have looked closely at the AU/BA Kframe swap, but as this is my daily, I can't afford the time and expense. If I had the luxury of being able to build a 'project' car, this would be a must do on the list of mods. To fit the BA in the Wagon, I believe the XB bonnet is tall enough to clear the rocker cover without dropping the mounts, and I have a spare K Frame to be modified and painted before it goes in the car. It will look factory and unless you know E Series like we do you wouldn't pick it. Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: You know the brake issue very well I am sure. The capability to fit territory 320mm discs for next to no cost is definitely a plus. I do love the way my Territory stops. Or even 340mm discs from the performance model spec. I wouldn't call it a 'brake issue'. More a HUGE lack of upgrade options. LOL Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: Where are the photos with the new wheels and rubber boots Ben? I have picked up the replacement wheels. They are AJR Signature Copies. They need a little TLC, but are sound and round. Tires will be fitted on Friday after work. Thursday after work, the A/C is getting some attention. Need cool air for the trip to the Sunny State. Cheers BenJ
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Brother!
  Should look great on yours, they suit Boxcars better. |
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Yep, that be them.
Cheers BenJ
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