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Old 15-11-2006, 12:33 AM   #1
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Default BA motor into a AU

we have successfully fitted a BA 4ltr into a AU falcon , and got it running using the AU PCM.


it just clears the bonnet (with a slight re-mould of 1 of the bonnet ribs)
hooks up using the AU coil pack , and most AU accessories.
no cutting of wiring looms it all just plug together , some brakets need to be made for water pipes, accel cable and a/c pump
new hose needs to be made for power steering .

this is a engine change that could be done in a weekend

i will be developing this conversion in the next few weeks, and running a car up on the dyno to see what power we can get out of it.

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Old 15-11-2006, 12:45 AM   #2
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thanks...
you guys are always full of useful info
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Old 15-11-2006, 01:00 AM   #3
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pics maaaaaaaaaaate, pics!
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Old 15-11-2006, 05:49 AM   #4
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niiice, does this mean the turbo engine can also be fitted?
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Old 15-11-2006, 06:27 AM   #5
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Great stuff. Now keep it under 2000 for motor and kit and i'll be knocking on your door.
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Old 15-11-2006, 08:39 AM   #6
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Excellent work. A good upgrade idea if you can make it all work.

Even if you can't get the VCT operational just getting the DOHC head is a worthwhile exercise and any tuner can fix the A/f and ign with an edit.

Still nice to see if the BA ECU can be used so you get vct control

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Old 15-11-2006, 08:41 AM   #7
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hmm....F6 possibilites?
very exciting!
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Old 15-11-2006, 09:50 AM   #8
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Impressive, very impressive, time to fit an AU into the EA with a BA motor I think :evil3:
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:07 AM   #9
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That is sensational, let the flood gates open! w00t!
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:09 AM   #10
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Sounds good, what ecu would you need to get the VCT(or is it DVCT) working?
How much would you be charging?
Is the AU coil up to the job?
If you used another ECU would the BA coil pack be more of an advantage?
Sorry for the questions?
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:38 AM   #11
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Will the BA turbo engine also fit?
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Old 15-11-2006, 10:42 AM   #12
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Well done guys, this may be the start of some VERY interesting modifications for AU's.
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Old 15-11-2006, 11:01 AM   #13
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Well done this is good to hear
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Old 15-11-2006, 11:10 AM   #14
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Nice work!

Gives me more options for the AU now. Keep it up.
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Old 15-11-2006, 11:37 AM   #15
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What gearbox are you using in the AU, 6 speed auto?
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Old 15-11-2006, 12:29 PM   #16
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What gearbox are you using in the AU, 6 speed auto?
std au auto trans
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:09 PM   #17
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Man, this opens up a massive door for aftermarket modifications to the AU. Awesome work guys, I think a lot of people will change there minds on there current projects now.
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:09 PM   #18
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So by the sounds of it the BA engine uses the same engine mounts as the Au? Gotta say this is awesome news for all us Au owners.Well done guys.
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:26 PM   #19
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it just clears the bonnet (with a slight re-mould of 1 of the bonnet ribs)
when you say this do you mean the au 2/3 non xr bonnet? or is it the xr bonnet? the reason i ask is because the au 2/3 non xr bonnet rises up in the middle doesn't it? whereas xr and ute bonnets dip in the middle, don't they?
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:33 PM   #20
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chance of pics and a rough price?
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:36 PM   #21
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Excellent work guys !!
By the sound of it you may have opened the flood gates to a whole heap of orders !!
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Old 15-11-2006, 02:59 PM   #22
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Great News!! ..... an XR6T engine and trans in an AU :eclipsee_
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chance of pics and a rough price?
in the for sale section, he has them advertised for $1000 off the top of my head.

i saw a stock BA2 Ute pull 141kW on the same day/dyno that i pulled 117 (with exhaust).

probably the cheapest 20+kW you will ever buy.
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in the for sale section, he has them advertised for $1000 off the top of my head.

i saw a stock BA2 Ute pull 141kW on the same day/dyno that i pulled 117 (with exhaust).

probably the cheapest 20+kW you will ever buy.
with a exhaust and a tune you could expect to get another 30 on top of that
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with a exhaust and a tune you could expect to get another 30 on top of that
exactly.

another couple of years, and i think i'll be up for a transplant :nutsycuck
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^^just think in a couple of years you could probably get a decent bf2 engine, like an xr6t or typhoon one, lol
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^^just think in a couple of years you could probably get a decent bf2 engine, like an xr6t or typhoon one, lol
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s**t, what a time to buy a v8 : , turbo 6 hmmmm
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Old 15-11-2006, 04:35 PM   #29
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So its like $4500 for an XR6 turbo engine or something, a weekend to fit it all up, a flash and an exhaust, an intercooler, all up $8000 and you have a mighty fast AU.
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