SPArKy_Dave

I asked the cam bloke for a high torque cam, which would have a bit of a lope to the idle, and work well with an auto, 1800rpm stall, and 3.23 diff. That's what he made me.

In a nutshell, what did they say to answer your question? Did the earlier ADR still apply, or was it superseded by the later simpler ADR?

Kinda makes it hard to educate fellow car enthusiasts on how to follow the rules, if that's what happens...... O_o I'm a member of the AMEP, so will ask for their advice, if it occurs. (Or our resident legal eagle Gromet88, might be able to help also) Got a link to the xfalcon thread? Or PM me if no link?

I'm interested to see what the rest of the world thinks is 'safe' compared to our Hoon Law loving modified car hating governments. I might forward the info onto the Gruntfile dudes, who are heading up the AMEP. They might be interested, since modified vehicle 'enforcement' is a hot topic atm. Plus it's interesting to see just how overbearing and unnecessarily complicated our vehicle regulations are, when compared to our 'close cousins'. I'll tidy up and refine the above thread, as I gather more info.

Ok, I'm going to go as far around the world with this as I can, (not withstanding language barriers). I'm still hunting down the specific UK rules, but there is enough evidence out there (people asking questions and being answered) that says they don't have any minimum ground clearance either. New Zealand is another one. They are ok with less than 100mm, but you just need the suspension system certified as being suitable. I will later link their rules too. Anyone notice a general pattern occurring yet? (and there's still a few more US states to research...lol)

This is cool stuff - explains technically what happens.

Those steering box roller tops are made by Newcom I believe - http://www.newcomindustries.com/ Newcom are also the guys who make the Pedders springs.

I think the floor shift ones, are the same as XF Ghia........ I think. If it was column shift - much easier - BK132L.

What kind of power/torque would you expect the above head/cam combo to create, compared to standard?

I also got a custom head built, that I haven't used on anything yet - Started with a brand new casting, had it ported and port matched to the standard XG log type manifold, stainless steel XR6 valves, crow 115lb dual springs, crow retainers and collets. Plus a Clive Cams cam, made from a new billet purchased from Crow. I got a crow vernier gear for the cam. Also got a head stud kit to use rather than bolts, and an ACL race series gasket kit. Any good?

Are the 91DA cams the EA cams everyone is talking about? Both my XG's came out with these cams. The 93 Panno, has a 91DA head too The 95 Ute, has a 94DA head. I'm also working on a 97 EL atm, which has a 96DA head, and a 95DA cam (but the cam is stuffed). Some of the lobe surfaces are eroding, and the same on the rocker arm rollers too. Never seen that before on an E-series. Oh well, an excuse for getting another custom cam. What cam specs would be recommended, for an engine that's auto, standard diff. Maybe light head porting, and a cat back exhaust too. Nothing too wild - would be stoked with 150rwkw, but high torque is much more important to me. Can you get new rollers for the rocker arms?

With one of my x-series, (an 84 XE wagon) the auto trans is behaving weirdly. All forward gears are perfect, hot or cold trans. Reverse gear is perfect when cold. BUT...... when the transmission is up to temperature, when selecting R for backwards..... ..... there is a delay of 1-2 seconds, before reverse gear engages. Once engaged, it operates normally. I have done two checks - checked the fluid level (correct and clean) checked the kick down cable for correct adjustment. Before I go any further into it, has anyone on here experienced this problem, and found the cause?

Can you do a tripe layer metallic pinstripe? I need to match up a damaged section on my two tone XF family edition wags.

So they come with inline blade fuses as well? ^^^^^

I want one!

Yep, Fairlane/LTD had speedo in the center of the cluster, with temp/fuel/ either side. No tacho or vacuum gauge, or warning lights.

Clive did my last cam. He's just up the road from me. Awesome fella to talk to. Cost $450 for a custom ground OHC 6 cam, from a new Crow Cams blank.

So, opinions?

So, white lettering on standard S-pack wheels, widened S-pack wheels, or 12 slotters? And painted or chromed wheels?

Was a deceased estate car. Old guy bought it new in 84', drove it right up to end of last yr, he was 94yrs old.

Yeah, was thinking whites. There's a bit of tiding to do. She looks clean............ until you open the doors -

I like the XE on the right in the garage........