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Hi guys,
I've always liked the look of the early xr-xy fords and now I've gone and bought one. It's a 6 cylinder, 3-on-the-tree XR sedan in primer but complete and straight with 12 slots.
I'm now looking at my options for souping it up a little. I suspect I'll probably go down the V8 on gas route as I want a daily driver that won't break the bank with petrol being $1.40/litre. It has drums all around so what option do I have for upgrading brakes? I'd need a v8 front end? what about fitting later model front disks? I heard about some place called RSS (I think) that does a bolt in steering replacement that's supposed to be quite good, anyone had any experiences with them or their kits? For an engine I see that the clevo's are quite common however I seem to remember that the Windsor was a more desirable motor? 289/302 or 351 ? I"d like to keep a manual..so 4 speed?, 5 speed? What are the options for fitting later model ford gear like gearboxes, brakes etc? As far a rear ends go, stick with a 9" or what about the 8" that also seem quite common?
Sorry guys but the last 3 cars I've done have all been Holdens so I'm still getting up to speed with the Ford world.
Also, what are the dramas with fitting late model EFI V8 motors? I fitted a EFI 308 to an HG Monaro a while ago and it was straight forward after sourcing the right sump+pickup. How about Fords?, do you need different sumps depending on model?, any other things I've left out that need to be looked at? Oh, I would like to run 4 wheel disks and 17" wheels...is that something that poses major headaches?
Thanks in advance guys...appreciate it!
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All that you want to do can be done and is all relatively straight forward....If you hase the budget to do it :)
Brakes are simly a matter of changing to later x series falcon disk brake front spindles, brakes etc (XC - XF) you could even go the RRS wa
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If you go putting an injected V8 in there are several types basically. The EB/ED one which would go straight in. An early EB one is the easiest because you won't have Smartlock to deal with & the sump will fit. You will just have to get yourself a new pai Edited by user Tuesday, 11 October 2005 7:48:45 PM(UTC)
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Hey There
I am also about to embark on a similar project and was interested in your experiences thus far.
I have also have an XR Falcon. Im not sure how hare brained it is at the moment however after doing a little sniffing around I am looking at pur
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Well HTB if you did that all would fit ok except that you would need XR-XY V8 engine mount towers as the XA-XE ones are higher & would lift you engine up too much. The XA-XD diff will fit but is about 2 inches wider than an XR-XY diff so you may be introd |
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Thanks for your insight Jim and the heads up on the engine mounts and Diff!!!
The only other query that I can see being a inssue was the compatability and dicking around involved in crossing over the front disc brake set up.
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No dicking around is involved with fitting the whole disc/stub assembly to your XR the issues arrive in trying to fit the brake booster to your firewall. It has been done though. |
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Hi guys, I have a XR Fairmont 1967 Model, Iridescent Green Gold in colour, 3 speed Automatic, 200 pursuit Motor 6 Cyclinder, power booster brakes, and front disc's, beige bucket seats and interior all original parts, in good condition for it's age.
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i wouldnt sell it under 10k depending on rust dints etc, if any one has any xr parts email me, or if your looking for any [email protected]- -- 67 XR FAIRMONT 351 CLEVELAND -- -
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i have just bought an xy falcon. and i was thinking of a 4.0l xr6 engine, or something of the kind. something i can drive on my p's, what kind of price would i be looking at. would i have to do many changes to the car. Alex
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hay can anybody help me?? im looking 2 fit a 5 speed box in a mates el falcon. wat box's will fit???
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any EA-AU T5 will fit but you will need the EF/EL peddle box.
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XR fairmont has different tail lights ? i think. then the rest. its been that long since i have seen one.
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I believe they were square in the indicator, on the fairmont XR.
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hey guys xr fairmont came out with square indicator lights, the reason they are so expensive is because the whole tailight assembly was different for a fairmont to a falcon ie you couldnt put fairmont lenses on falcon buckets or just use the fairmont indi
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Hey guys just stumbled across this forum and its exactly what i need and i think you guys could help me out quite alot...
bit of background - 1967 XR Fairmont. Its is my pride and joy but due to lack of sufficient work i haven't been able to give it th
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stick to unleaded, what sort of hp are ya looking at, upgrading to a 9" would be something id be doing asap, i dont think you will have to strenghten the chassis unless your talking about doing a full drag spec...
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Your cheapest option would be to buy a donor car with disc brake front, V8 engine and a 9 inch. Get your heads done to suit gas.
Fairlanes make good donor cars but most are autos. Clevos and Windsors are both good engines and both have there good and bad
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i've got the disc brake front and the 302 windsor sitting in it at the moment!!! its got a tow cam in it (so i've been told) and i must say its awesome at towing the boat!!!
so... kinda forgot where i was goin with this... ummm...
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I have a XT V8 wagon that was drum brakes all round with no Booster.
I went to the wreckers got XF upper control arms and stub axles.
The xf ball joint is different to the XR/XT.
I then got my vh 40 booster recoed.
I used the lower control arms and ra
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