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Old 19-11-2006, 01:40 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by JeffAU1
WHat would it cost to get a BA xr8 engine fitted ?

Would the rest of the AU car be able to handle to power output from the new engine ? Diff, springs, etc
lots and lots and lots... The Boss engine would need new engine mounts, BA transmission?...just to start thing off...
the fact that the I6 BA engine is feasable is because it uses the same engine mounts.
on top of which you would almost cretianly need a new bonnet as even the aftermarket vaients with the bulge in teh AU bonnet i doubt would have the clearnace.
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