BeAst

The more and more i drive my XF, the slower it feels !

I recently got an idea into my head: replace the 4.1L 6 with an EB-ED 4.0 EFI 6.

Could somebody tell me if something like this is possible? If so, what other things would i have to change (gearbox???)....and approx. how much $$$


Cheers

cs123

You need the crossmember and stuff from the later model ute. They will allow you to use the new engine.

johnny r

Could get expensive, time you buy engine, trans, rewire to suit computer, fit exhaust system, etc., etc. may be cheaper to buy EB/ED FALCON or FAIRMONT. Just a suggestion.

BeAst

Cheers

By the sound of things, it looks like it'll get expensive for sure. I rang up some dismantler place, and they want $2500 for a reconditioned EB2 motor! Looks like i'll have to wait until i can afford a CAPA-tuned BA XR8

Those things will put out 440kw!!!!!!!!........tyre wear?

Mike

cs123

Why not give the XF engine a freshen up, manual box and different diff ratio.

HalfAF

Yep. the crossflow 4.1 with Bosch Jetronic EFI is no slouch, and thats in stock form.

Jason

Kieron

Try going for an earlier MPEFI EA donk, should be cheaper by far and your will probably find one thats done lowish k's on a reco for around $500 or so. Crossmember doesn't need to be changed, just get the correct engine mounts - check the XG ute/pano setup.
No need for a new trans neither - bellhousing is different I think and maybe the input shaft but thats easily checked via a wrecker.
Wiring harness/computer stuff should be easy to get hold of, EA's used a seperate computer for auto trans and no BEM with Smartlock stuff. only thing I can think of that may need some sorting is the P/S sensor, check current fuel pump pressure, shouldn't be a hard conversion.

A lightweight XF with 139kw's under the bonnet will kick some bottom :)

Rollin

there is a ford wrecker in brissy that sells near new (like 40-60k old) AU motors for $1100!!!!!!!

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