Lord_fahrquhar

So...
The bug has hit to own a car with bulk grunt before we all turn to an electric future.  That and she who must be obeyed has vetoed other choices/platforms which lend themselves to power ups which you would:
a.  not do because of their rarity or pure cubic dollar value (like a merc sl)
b.  too new (anything really)
c.  a holden (has taste)
d.  looks evil (gt falcon, but I don't have a problem with that)
So that leaves the old falcon ute with a 5 speed and a efi 4.1.  Now I contemplated doing a Windsor conversion, which would have been simpler, easier, and make v8 noises which appeals to me on a deep level.
But I've really enjoyed the journey with this car, and being a bit different appeals to both me and the missus.  It is nice to drive something a bit old school knowing you've done it yourself even if said device is being outrun by a diesel golf.  And thats the problem, being outrun by the diesel golf.
Now the current 4.1 thats in the car has a cam ct142-528, 5/16 yella terra roller rockers, jp timing chain.  Also has an eb inlet.  Languishing in the front yard has been the original numbers motor, which I put on a stand and pulled down last weekend.  And even though the mains and rod bearings were fucked, generally the crank was fine, and lifter bores good.  So after 4 years outside under a tarp its looking pretty good.
So the plans are  to build a solid motor that can take a bit of boost without going to ridiculous levels.  400-450 is the goal
(and feel free to rubbish and offer advice).  
Bottom end
balanced bottom end Ef crank (I won't need it but I've got a free one) Arp rod bolts New cast pistons acl New oil pump (not a hi vol) Head
Wagoon (Ryan) sold me a head with some porting already done Ferrea inlets and exhausts 1.6" Windsor exhausts and f1220P inlets Isky 235d +retainers+collets rollers from the existing motor to be transferred over Cam
open to choice but think the CT142-528 will do the job. But open to something with more lift if you guys recommend it Turbo
gt3582r or master power t70 Injection 
Eb inlet and possibly mega squirt Anyway, happy to take advice
 
Dave
 
 

Testimonials:
 
Unfuckit stopped that whinging Scotsman that he canna get more power. Unfuckit gave us great readings on the level of he dilithium crystals so much so I don't understand why on a fucking starship they used an antique capacitance based fuel gauge

First thing...if you have ball's ? Build a man's engine...if not,put a turbo on it.
 
 
Just playing. Exciting news bro,not just a stocko work ute all the sudden and something not seen all that often. Good luck cuzzy,I'll be subscribing.   

Do a search, I've plagiarised sly dogs usual post below. I'm probably going to go down this route will be plenty quick to make me shit myself.
 
And then want more power... slippery slope this
 
Plagiarism below
 
 
From Jase Stoodley...
One of the combos I ran through the years was very healthy and only mild and was fun on the street i thought i would put it up here.
 
Block: 80da bored & honed .030
Crank: 250 ground & balanced
Rods: 250 machined balanced and 302w ARP bolts fitted
Pistons: ACL 21cc dish - combined with a 50 odd cc head was about 9.5:1 comp.
Cam: 230@50 530lift hydro - great cam for these motors!
Head: open chamber carby unmarked ported, 1.85" in, 1.55" exh valves, turned out it flowed 320hp
Springs: crow 7333 doubles - head needs machining for these.
 
Other parts included rollmaster chain, yella terra street terra bolt ons, crow pushrods, romac balancer.
 
Used to run a ultraflow manifold with a 500 holley went well but changed over to a cain and 600 vacuum secondaries and what a difference.
 
Was running a Hall dizzy with a MSD 6AL and MSD digital timing computer- the equivalent now would be a 6AL-2 programmable running 36deg total timing.
 
Used a 2200stall in a c4 with 3.7 rear gears.
 
the car was a full street car cortina ran 13.6 @ 100mph then 13.3@103 when i changed to the 600vac and made 200rwhp
 
The thing is every thing below the head is still the same motor in the car now.

Do a search, I've plagiarised sly dogs usual post below. I'm probably going to go down this route will be plenty quick to make me shit myself.
 
And then want more power... slippery slope this
 
Plagiarism below
 
 
From Jase Stoodley...
One of the combos I ran through the years was very healthy and only mild and was fun on the street i thought i would put it up here.
 
Block: 80da bored & honed .030
Crank: 250 ground & balanced
Rods: 250 machined balanced and 302w ARP bolts fitted
Pistons: ACL 21cc dish - combined with a 50 odd cc head was about 9.5:1 comp.
Cam: 230@50 530lift hydro - great cam for these motors!
Head: open chamber carby unmarked ported, 1.85" in, 1.55" exh valves, turned out it flowed 320hp
Springs: crow 7333 doubles - head needs machining for these.
 
Other parts included rollmaster chain, yella terra street terra bolt ons, crow pushrods, romac balancer.
 
Used to run a ultraflow manifold with a 500 holley went well but changed over to a cain and 600 vacuum secondaries and what a difference.
 
Was running a Hall dizzy with a MSD 6AL and MSD digital timing computer- the equivalent now would be a 6AL-2 programmable running 36deg total timing.
 
Used a 2200stall in a c4 with 3.7 rear gears.
 
the car was a full street car cortina ran 13.6 @ 100mph then 13.3@103 when i changed to the 600vac and made 200rwhp
 
The thing is every thing below the head is still the same motor in the car now.

Do a search, I've plagiarised sly dogs usual post below. I'm probably going to go down this route will be plenty quick to make me shit myself.
 
And then want more power... slippery slope this
 
Plagiarism below
 
 
From Jase Stoodley...
One of the combos I ran through the years was very healthy and only mild and was fun on the street i thought i would put it up here.
 
Block: 80da bored & honed .030
Crank: 250 ground & balanced
Rods: 250 machined balanced and 302w ARP bolts fitted
Pistons: ACL 21cc dish - combined with a 50 odd cc head was about 9.5:1 comp.
Cam: 230@50 530lift hydro - great cam for these motors!
Head: open chamber carby unmarked ported, 1.85" in, 1.55" exh valves, turned out it flowed 320hp
Springs: crow 7333 doubles - head needs machining for these.
 
Other parts included rollmaster chain, yella terra street terra bolt ons, crow pushrods, romac balancer.
 
Used to run a ultraflow manifold with a 500 holley went well but changed over to a cain and 600 vacuum secondaries and what a difference.
 
Was running a Hall dizzy with a MSD 6AL and MSD digital timing computer- the equivalent now would be a 6AL-2 programmable running 36deg total timing.
 
Used a 2200stall in a c4 with 3.7 rear gears.
 
the car was a full street car cortina ran 13.6 @ 100mph then 13.3@103 when i changed to the 600vac and made 200rwhp
 
The thing is every thing below the head is still the same motor in the car now.

Do a search, I've plagiarised sly dogs usual post below. I'm probably going to go down this route will be plenty quick to make me shit myself.
 
And then want more power... slippery slope this
 
Plagiarism below
 
 
From Jase Stoodley...
One of the combos I ran through the years was very healthy and only mild and was fun on the street i thought i would put it up here.
 
Block: 80da bored & honed .030
Crank: 250 ground & balanced
Rods: 250 machined balanced and 302w ARP bolts fitted
Pistons: ACL 21cc dish - combined with a 50 odd cc head was about 9.5:1 comp.
Cam: 230@50 530lift hydro - great cam for these motors!
Head: open chamber carby unmarked ported, 1.85" in, 1.55" exh valves, turned out it flowed 320hp
Springs: crow 7333 doubles - head needs machining for these.
 
Other parts included rollmaster chain, yella terra street terra bolt ons, crow pushrods, romac balancer.
 
Used to run a ultraflow manifold with a 500 holley went well but changed over to a cain and 600 vacuum secondaries and what a difference.
 
Was running a Hall dizzy with a MSD 6AL and MSD digital timing computer- the equivalent now would be a 6AL-2 programmable running 36deg total timing.
 
Used a 2200stall in a c4 with 3.7 rear gears.
 
the car was a full street car cortina ran 13.6 @ 100mph then 13.3@103 when i changed to the 600vac and made 200rwhp
 
The thing is every thing below the head is still the same motor in the car now.

dimples for the win.  Works on Miranda Kerr and she's enough to have me stop what I'm doing.

dimples for the win.  Works on Miranda Kerr and she's enough to have me stop what I'm doing.

dimples for the win.  Works on Miranda Kerr and she's enough to have me stop what I'm doing.

The 270 is an Offset grind crank to make the the cross flow so under square it becomes a rectangle.

The 270 is an Offset grind crank to make the the cross flow so under square it becomes a rectangle.

Fucking awesome penetration on those welds.
 
It's like having sex and bashing the dick around the hole and not getting a decent plunge in

Will it cleanse my anis and make me look hot

Fucking awesome penetration on those welds.
 
It's like having sex and bashing the dick around the hole and not getting a decent plunge in

James
 
Snort performance manifold
 
Walboro 255
 
Cooler
 
3" stainless piping
 
T3-t4 or similar
 
El Comp I'm not sure the maf will be good for boost
 
The ute manifold would be fine

Keep the au bottom handy and see if you can get a leg out of the block on the xg one

Pipes munted
 
Stainless is beckoning

I have this setup in my xf.
 
Its easy to do, take an el loom and connect the 8 wires into the main xf wiring harness by the brake booster.  This will be basic switched power, oil lamp and coolant temp and kam (keep alive memory) and clutch.
 
Can then use a j3 chip and tuner pro rt to tune it.  If you have a moates quarter horse you can tune in real time too.
 
 
 
These two pictures describe it and taken from http://www.xfalcon.com/forums/index.php?/topic/11173-eb-efi-management-to-run-an-efi-xflow-thread/
 
 
Am I allowed to post that without being vilified lol?
 

I have this setup in my xf.
 
Its easy to do, take an el loom and connect the 8 wires into the main xf wiring harness by the brake booster.  This will be basic switched power, oil lamp and coolant temp and kam (keep alive memory) and clutch.
 
Can then use a j3 chip and tuner pro rt to tune it.  If you have a moates quarter horse you can tune in real time too.
 
 
 
These two pictures describe it and taken from http://www.xfalcon.com/forums/index.php?/topic/11173-eb-efi-management-to-run-an-efi-xflow-thread/
 
 
Am I allowed to post that without being vilified lol?
 

So I've started the process. I picked up a engine wiring loom from battery to ecu off a eb mpfi 3.9 without smart lock and all the sensors required. Also sourced a xf inlet manifold and e2 head. I've removed any unwanted wires from the ecu and loom and dummied it up on the floor. I don't have a xf dizzy except for the one in the car ATM but I hooked up the old TFI module to the loom and earthed out the pip signal to trip the ecu as if it was the dizzy and the injectors operated. Also when I power the ignition wire the fuel pump relay and isc operated then switch off as expected. So everything seems pretty straight forward so far.
it should be a matter of using the original ignition, starter circuits and oil and coolant temp sensors for the dash, then everything else the eb loom.

Plastic coated gears?
 
In the name of science this need to be put behind a 351 stat

Haven't heard about fg's but it's cheap pice of mind.
 
And it's polished so is sexy.

Haven't heard about fg's but it's cheap pice of mind.
 
And it's polished so is sexy.

You know given the price of rotors these days would you even bother with a skim?
 
Get some slotteds you know you want to