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Rob Mills (not the singer) from NRAP (ebay ID) (aka the old north Ringwood auto parts store) but now located in Nutfield vic, carries the WASP branded stuff along with other reputable brands (roadsafe etc), and is excellent to deal with either direct or via ebay, prices are good, always helpful, super quick postage, so yeah no need to deal with crap products/suppliers

these are listed by that "SuzukiSuper" mob on ebay right ? their customer service is also comparable to the products sold...

Gday, if you have the rear wheels up on stands, but have the car in drive/pretending to take off does it make the sounds ? could it be the wheel bearings ? cheers Warren

any update ? did you get this running?

Gday, not exactly the same but we have just done the AU VCT into an EF XR6, (basically AU VCT short motor with EF accessories) and will be running the VCT from a small control box (Nextech - frequency relay module) that you can buy online from jaycar), as opposed to using the BBM switch which would switch the VCT at a different rev value than the stock AU controller, the relay module will allow us to dial in whatever revs we like (but we will set it to the AU rev range to start with) we also cut and modified the AU sump to clear the K frame, there was a step by step guide that I found on a forum , I printed out the pictures, cut the alloy plate/sump and took it to a professional welder to TIG it together (as I didnt have my TIG welder then), you need to carefully remove the baffle and modify it as well, and drill/tap the baffle mount points in the sump to reattach it. we encountered many of the issues already covered, (alternator swapped for a BA one, cut 10 mm approx. from A/c pump spacers, had to use AU thermo's along with the usually broken exhaust manifold studs to drill and helicoil) https://www.jaycar.com.au/relay-switch-frequency-module-pulse-out/p/AA0377

depends which part of the starter is stuffed, the solenoid usually goes, so you usually hear the relay click, and then get nothing, try giving the starter a love tap with hammer on the casing without breaking it, it may turn over

G'Day, was the Fairmont Ghia an auto ? could be that you need to loop/join the inhibitor switch wires. (not sure on the AU how this works, but this used to be common in x-series swaps to forget to sort the inhibitor switch wires out have you got the manual loom from the gearbox connected up also ? cheers Warren

Gday, I have used pallets cut in half and flipped over, I screw 6 cheap solid plastic casters (local tool has them for 3 bucks each) to the underside (technically the pallet top) for once the motor is at home, but agree the old tyre with ratchet straps to all corners of trailer work really well

G'Day, anyone else get a copy of the latest AOMC magazine, where is states that on the VicRoads club permit scheme fitting a FItech, holley sniper or edelbrock Pro EFI style system to originally carburetted cars/engines will requires a VASS certificate....due to the electronic fuel pump... how many carbie cars are running electric fuel pumps !.....

Yep, and finding an holley sniper under bonnet will be the least of my worries I reckon !.....

GDay, does anyone know where I can get XE Falcon Spac stripes/decals and front lip spoiler ? I thought I read somewhere that the spoilers were being made in fibreglass but haven't been able to locate any for sale ? cheers Warren

Interesting in the aomc meeting notes was that the victorian CPS is currently under review ! Looking forward to hearing the outcome: probably more restrictions ....[emoji3525] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The pumps that come in the master kits for the EFI carbs just look like any other inline or intake pump Under a stock aircleaner i doubt most would spot the new system Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yeah, there's no harm in having spares ! especially of stuff that hasn't been remade, im expecting to have to pay north of $250 for a lip that needs work, which is OK, as I will make it back if I can get them remade, my car is not an esp or even a spak so I don't plan on spending heaps for "the look", and not in any hurry, got heaps to do like finish the rust repairs, get club rego and then do the barra swap, hopefully a lip will present itself in the next few months

wow the stuff at clark rubber isn't cheap $19+ per metre !....

yeah the old bumper lower section is an old trick, & if I come across a bumper before the original I will probably do the same I did buy off ebay some front lip rubber for another car which could also work, might test it out on the weekend

hmmm, the mounting I see has a few possibilities perhaps the 3d printed or (more) solid fibreglass one could have male studs moulded in, and then use nuts from above, or have inserted threaded holes and use bolts from above I'm thinking it could be moulded in 3 or 4 parts, should be easier to pop from the mold and that way if it got damaged you wouldn't have to replace the whole thing, purchasers could then join and smooth out if the totally original look was desired

theres one popped up on gumtree ...pity its in Cairns ! https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cairns/auto-body-parts/1983-xe-ford-falcon-spac-front-spoiler/1225137553

I wonder if it could be made from plastic, via 3d printer, even if in sections...will go make some enquiries

ok thanks for the heads up !

ahhh don't have facebook ! don't suppose you can PM the details ?

well you could actually get an auto MX5, though pretty rare I would think for obvious reasons!....""insert yawn emoji" !.....

for the running gear, could consider the mx5 engine and 5/6 speed, looks like the fit pretty well. they are a pretty good engine, the early NA model are 1.6 and later NB are 1.8 with 5 speeds, with the MY00 getting the 6 speed manual, this is in a mk2 Cortina https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maudsland/cars-vans-utes/69-mk2-cortina-mx5-engine-and-gearbox-need-gone-asap/1212982891

excellent thanks guys, how I missed the grafixunlimited website in my search im not sure !....will get some ordered. now for the front lip search !....