Back in a wheezer. - Page 6

b2tf · 23-08-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hords

Looks good Aust. Will you be doing leads and plugs too?

I've just ordered the MSD coils from Summit last Thu.

Hey Rob,

yeah I will be, I'm just not sure which ones to put on. Plugs are actually ok, they renewed them before I picked it up.

**Bundy** · 23-08-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

In other news - MSD coil packs ordered this morning and will be here tomorrow, and I think I have found the part number for the ARP bolts phil mentioned for the headers. It's ARP-100-1202 and they are a 3/8 12 point black oxide bolt in a pack of 16. Just confirming that now and will order some.
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Have you got a link for the MSD coil packs, rocket or summit?

I've been tossing up changing mine for while now, couldn't figure out if going back to an MSD dizzy would be better or not.

Does anyone have a rated output for the standard ones compared to a MSD set.

Cheers.

Edit is this the correct link for summits msd ones?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8241/

b2tf · 23-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Yes mate that is them.

b2tf · 23-08-2010, 05:31 PM

G&D Airbox ordered and on the way. Kirst ain't gonna be happy........

**Peuty** · 23-08-2010, 06:09 PM

She'll get over it

philstoj · 23-08-2010, 07:38 PM

Well done mate, looking good!

**Bundy** · 23-08-2010, 08:04 PM

also found these demon coil packs at summit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DUI-31725/

Rated to 45000 volts, they say 'they are too hot for standard leads" , not knowing what sort of leads a 4.6 modular v8 compared to the windsor has doesn't help.

the MSD ones are rated to 40000 Volts and after plenty of searching here, the bosch website and everywhere else, I still can't find the voltage output of the stand ford coil packs. :(

JC · 23-08-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

G&D Airbox ordered and on the way. Kirst ain't gonna be happy........

Better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission and be denied.

**DJM83** · 23-08-2010, 09:16 PM

Looking good Aust

Sprint347 · 23-08-2010, 09:24 PM

Lookin good, any thoughts on wheels?

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprint347

Lookin good, any thoughts on wheels?

Lots, but the most recurring one is 'I don't have the money for the wheels I want'

FPV8U · 24-08-2010, 03:54 PM

Looking much better Austin.

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 04:50 PM

Coil packs arrived today along with new external badging. The airbox should be here by the end of the week.

Hords · 24-08-2010, 05:04 PM

Mine arrived from Summit today too. $266 when our dollar was a little better last week.

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hords

Mine arrived from Summit today too. $266 when our dollar was a little better last week.

I paid $270 thru work (Autobarn) so I'm reasonably happy with that.

**Bundy** · 24-08-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hords

Mine arrived from Summit today too. $266 when our dollar was a little better last week.

msd or demons?

69.95US ea for MSD, so by my rough calculations for 2 - $140US plus $25US for P&H. Convertion about should work out around $190Aus. Or have I missed something?

99US for Demons

AUIIPURSUIT · 24-08-2010, 05:25 PM

im thinking the same thing bundy... im guessing you ordered MSD leads as well hords?

im about to make a summit order.. what are the 'must buys' for my au xr8 ute from summit... ? (nothing really expensive obviously)

Hords · 24-08-2010, 05:40 PM

bundy >> the postage was more than that.

AUIIPURSUIT >> I'm leaning towards locally made ICE leads.

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 05:59 PM

As far as I am aware you can't actually buy MSD leads 'off the shelf' to suit windsors.

Just scored a T3 cluster fascia too. Got to stop spending on this car!

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 06:06 PM

Just to update the list a bit, this is all in the first week of ownership too!

What's been done:

MOMO shifter and wheel fitted - XR leather wheel and std shifter for sale
Difilippo catback fitted
deleted nudge bar - for sale, brackets still to be taken off car
deleted sports bars - for sale but currently spoken for
deleted XR headlight protectors - for sale, how's $40?
deleted weathershields
installed herrods lowering kit
installed camber kit
removed engine cover (to be painted)
ordered MSD coil packs - picked up and will be installed this coming weekend
ordered new external badging - arrived and will be installed this weekend
removed chrome pinstripe from front bar
installed Crystalvision bulbs
T3 Silver/Blue Instrument Cluster Fascia ordered - will fit when it arrives

Still to do:

Source and fit new interior carpet - sourced but not purchased yet
fit headers and cats - have them but need to fit them - done in 2 weeks
source and fit new header tank - current one is filthy
source and fit new intake pipe
finish rear exhaust (tip) - as per above
respray front bar
repair cracked sideskirt
replace interior plastics - console - sourced but not purchased yet
replace shifter boot (ripped)
source and fit short shifter
source and fit G&D CAI - ordered, should be here this week
tune car
new headunit - always available at work
new speakers - always available at work
thorough detail
19" wheels - be a while before these

and that should pull it up for a while!

**Bundy** · 24-08-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AUIIPURSUIT

im thinking the same thing bundy... im guessing you ordered MSD leads as well hords?

im about to make a summit order.. what are the 'must buys' for my au xr8 ute from summit... ? (nothing really expensive obviously)

Few things I've got though them in the past have summit brand polished thottle body and EGR spacer, 1/2 inch theromlite spacer between upper and lower manifolds (must have bonnet buldge or you'll have to use the 1/4 one)
rocker covers and gaskets to suit the lot. Nomally I look at gear for the mustang in the late 80 and early 90s to suit, thats until the coil pack in this thread which as listed applications for the 4.6 Modular V8 which throw me a bit left of centre.

The reason I'm looking at the Demon coil packs is because they are all black and the MSD red ones would need a paint before I put them in my engine bay, hence trying to find out info on voltage ouputs of the stand variety which I may have to call ford about since I still can't find an answer online.

Hoads thanks for the info, the last couple times I've been charged $25US.

Sorry to hijack your thread b2tf.

FPV8U · 24-08-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

As far as I am aware you can't actually buy MSD leads 'off the shelf' to suit windsors.

Just scored a T3 cluster fascia too. Got to stop spending on this car!

Where would the fun in that be!

KR1STO · 24-08-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Just scored a T3 cluster fascia too. Got to stop spending on this car!

Ebay....?

b2tf · 24-08-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KR1STO

Ebay....?

Yeah.

irdonn · 24-08-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Just to update the list a bit, this is all in the first week of ownership too!

What's been done:

MOMO shifter and wheel fitted - XR leather wheel and std shifter for sale
Difilippo catback fitted
deleted nudge bar - for sale, brackets still to be taken off car
deleted sports bars - for sale but currently spoken for
deleted XR headlight protectors - for sale, how's $40?
deleted weathershields
installed herrods lowering kit
installed camber kit
removed engine cover (to be painted)
ordered MSD coil packs - picked up and will be installed this coming weekend
ordered new external badging - arrived and will be installed this weekend
removed chrome pinstripe from front bar
installed Crystalvision bulbs
T3 Silver/Blue Instrument Cluster Fascia ordered - will fit when it arrives

Still to do:

Source and fit new interior carpet - sourced but not purchased yet
fit headers and cats - have them but need to fit them - done in 2 weeks
source and fit new header tank - current one is filthy
source and fit new intake pipe
finish rear exhaust (tip) - as per above
respray front bar
repair cracked sideskirt
replace interior plastics - console - sourced but not purchased yet
replace shifter boot (ripped)
source and fit short shifter
source and fit G&D CAI - ordered, should be here this week
tune car
new headunit - always available at work
new speakers - always available at work
thorough detail
19" wheels - be a while before these

and that should pull it up for a while!

Can I take the headlight protectors off you mate if they are in good nick with all the brackets? Don't suppose you had a bonnet protector on it too?

Cheers,

Ian

urbancowboy · 24-08-2010, 11:56 PM

Very nice ride, and a good thread, ive already gotten a couple of ideas! If i can get my whole "courrier smashed my Carbon bulge bonnet situation resolved" i will have space to play with and can think about inlet manifold bits and pieces etc.

Not to nit pick but that "Falcon" badge on the tailgate doesn't belong there, it's not meant to be on a XR8 of any sort other than the AU1's.

b2tf · 25-08-2010, 08:39 AM

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Not to nit pick but that "Falcon" badge on the tailgate doesn't belong there, it's not meant to be on a XR8 of any sort other than the AU1's.

Every AU falcon XR ute had it, not just series 1's. It is going anyway.

PANUP, I think one may have a crack from a stone hitting it but I do have everything else, I will check and let you know.

rag top · 25-08-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

A few negatives - rear leafs were a bit of a pain (they normally are but this time moreso for some reason)

What happened with the leafs? should have been fairly straight forward.
I've just replaced mine again with a pr of JB leafs, and was super easy. But having the right tools makes it soooo much easier. Did you replace your diff oil at the same time like last time???

irdonn · 25-08-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Every AU falcon XR ute had it, not just series 1's. It is going anyway.

PANUP, I think one may have a crack from a stone hitting it but I do have everything else, I will check and let you know.

Thanks mate. How much did the new air box set you back?

b2tf · 25-08-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PANUP

Thanks mate. How much did the new air box set you back?

$420 inc post.