Look at what I just picked up!

[Norton]

Hi All,

I just picked up this late 2001 AU2 XR8 (Stat write off due to being stolen and stripped, not an accident);



I've already started to strip the car so it's a little more incomplete then when I picked it up.

It starts and drives nicely, engine is in great condition with only 70,000k's. I want to swap engines with my 175kw Fairmont Ghia and a few other bits but the rest is for sale, you can find he FS thread here;

FS Thread

Apart from the engine, what else can I swap?

[RG]

I'd be pinching the 3.45 diff out of it.

[Peuty]

Nice pickup mate. Being a late '01 model, it will have the 220kw engine too.

As for what can be swapped, probably nothing else of worth, seeing as yours is a Fairy Ghia. Is it a manual?

[JC]

You'd need the ECU as well, which will mean getting ford to program the BEM & ECU so they work together. Suspension would also be good, front bar, bonnet, lights etc would be too. Is it Qld rego? Looks like Shaun and Chrissy's old car.

[private9]

I'd be putting the manual in yours as well!

[JAZSXY]

That looks like a v8 supercar front bar.

[MADED-6]

would this have the t5z since its a 220kw motor?
i am buying the manual conversion out of it and just want to know.
cheers josh.

[RG]

Originally Posted by MADED-6

would this have the t5z since its a 220kw motor?
i am buying the manual conversion out of it and just want to know.
cheers josh.

Yes it would.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by JAZSXY

That looks like a v8 supercar front bar.

Yes, it's the Supercar front bar. The previous owner was going to put the car on the track and fitted this bar. It has been cut horizontally and a small amount taken out to increase the ground clearance. It needs glassing back together (Not too difficult). Don't know what it's wort, all I know is that a new one is around $800.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by Russell

I'd be pinching the 3.45 diff out of it.

I was told my Ghia already has 3.45 diff. If not I will swap.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by private9

I'd be putting the manual in yours as well!

If I had a dollar for everytime someone has told me that!

Nah, I enjoy my auto......I do heaps of city driving and although a manual would be fun, it would quickly become a chore.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by JC

You'd need the ECU as well, which will mean getting ford to program the BEM & ECU so they work together. Suspension would also be good, front bar, bonnet, lights etc would be too. Is it Qld rego? Looks like Shaun and Chrissy's old car.

Why would I need the ECU? I have a CAPA box that I will be getting tuned once the engine is in.

ALthough I love the look of the XR8, I will be keeping my mont stock looking (Sleeper).

[JC]

Originally Posted by Norton

Why would I need the ECU? I have a CAPA box that I will be getting tuned once the engine is in.

ALthough I love the look of the XR8, I will be keeping my mont stock looking (Sleeper).

I'd switch over to the 220 ECU as that will give you a better base tune. But I suppose the CAPA box will get to the same end result.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by JC

I'd switch over to the 220 ECU as that will give you a better base tune. But I suppose the CAPA box will get to the same end result.

I'm selling the ecu with the gearbox as a total conversion kit. Yeah I know the 220 ecu will have a better base tune but as you say the CAPA box will make this unnecessary.

[Travisty FTT]

Nice pickup. How much did it set you back? What are you going to do with the original engine?

[InfernoSR]

PM sent :P

[MNM96]

Dibs on Electric rear windows and controls, or doors if I must!

Nice find. PM Sent

[Norton]

Sorry for te delay on PM responses.

I'm getting to them now (Long days at work). Everyone will have responses with prices (if requested by tomorrow night).

The parts will be offered in order of the PM's recieved.

Thanks for the interest guy's, I dont think there will be mutch going on ebay!

[au2sw]

damn, im too slow, i wanted the rear power window regs, all door cards and switches oh well....PM sent

[Norton]

Manual conversion is now available again.

Box, ECU, Clutch, Pedal assembly, Crossmember, Tailshaft??. (I think that's all you need for a full conversion).

70,000k's, clutch an box feel great.

$1,750

[RG]

Originally Posted by Norton

Manual conversion is now available again.

Box, ECU, Clutch, Pedal assembly, Crossmember, Tailshaft??. (I think that's all you need for a full conversion).

70,000k's, clutch an box feel great.

$1,750

Always at the wrong time, I think I better at least try and the money.

I'll get back to you.

[MADED-6]

yeah ive changed my mind due to the box strength and my funds atm sorry norton.
cheers josh.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by MADED-6

yeah ive changed my mind due to the box strength and my funds atm sorry norton.
cheers josh.

No problem Josh. It's there if someone wants it. I'd rather a member of the forum get it then just anybody on ebay.

[Norton]

Managed to finish the stripping of the car: (Thanks for your help Phil!)









All parts are now off, i'll update the sale threat with photo's and prices for everything that is still available.

[Mr Hardware]

Nah, I enjoy my auto......I do heaps of city driving and although a manual would be fun, it would quickly become a chore.

Words spoken by a wise, wise man.

[bljohns85]

Yeah they call it an agressor, you can pick the front up prep'd for about 6 humpty