Now with 5 gears :P

FG8PSI · 26-03-2006, 08:25 PM

Hey all

i have just converted the EL to a 5spd out of an EL xr6 :WOOT: there is just couple thing i need to fix which are: Thermo fans stay on the time, which im thinking coz it hasnt got a temp reading from the auto so how can i trick the ECU to think its ok and to trcik the ECU to think its in Nutral?

ANd one more thing is the revs sit around 1000rpm can i just turn the screw back in the idle?

thanks in advance

Nick

NZ · 26-03-2006, 09:38 PM

I don't have the pin outs for the 60 pin plug with me, bu for the trans temp you need a 12k ohm resitor or close to that from the trans temp pin to the trans temp ground pin.

For neutral use a resistor between 4.5k and 4.9k ohm or 18.6k to 19k ohm. This is for neutral and park. Either will work.

Once the car has these two things the revs should drop so dont touch the throttle. The lack of the trans temp will give you 750rpm idle straight off, and with no signal from the inhibit switch it assumes you are in D and my guess is the 1000rpm idle will be because the car will be compensating for the extra load of an auto in D but becuse its not there you just get the extra revs instead.

Check fordmods for the pinouts. ANything EB2 6cyl, ed and el will be the same.

Damo · 26-03-2006, 10:28 PM

nice work! 5 gears are better than 4. :P Are you planing on racing it again soon ?

old_mate · 26-03-2006, 10:30 PM

how did u get the reverse lights to work? IE what wiring mods did u do?

niko · 26-03-2006, 10:32 PM

u chop the injector plug looking thing and put female connectors on it, the switch is at the top of the box neer the back of the motor.

i didnt touch anything, besides mod/cut loom to plug up to the t5.

FG8PSI · 26-03-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

nice work! 5 gears are better than 4. :P Are you planing on racing it again soon ?

Yup Yup thinking of going to the Calder drag meet on April 7 as im too busy this week to go. hopefuly i can get a better time, just gotta learn to take off better now

FG8PSI · 26-03-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by old_mate

how did u get the reverse lights to work? IE what wiring mods did u do?

All i did was use some wire and short out the pins till the lights came on then just put new plugs on the end and plug it in.

and the two spare cables were the netual swtich and did the same thing

Gubas · 26-03-2006, 10:45 PM

Dont worry nick, take off normally, then floor it when your moving :P

Did you wire it so it will start in gear???
Let me know if you crusie up to calder, i might give the eb a run!!!

Walkinshaw · 26-03-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ghia

Yup Yup thinking of going to the Calder drag meet on April 7 as im too busy this week to go. hopefuly i can get a better time, just gotta learn to take off better now

I smell 14.2's

FG8PSI · 26-03-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gubas

Dont worry nick, take off normally, then floor it when your moving :P

Did you wire it so it will start in gear???
Let me know if you crusie up to calder, i might give the eb a run!!!

take off normally? thats flooring it anyway lol

nah i didnt but im gonna its giving me the ИИИИs already.

have you got msn? add me if you do.

FG8PSI · 26-03-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

I smell 14.2's

mmm that would be good, then i will get the 3.89's in ;)

old_mate · 26-03-2006, 11:48 PM

whats the go with modding it so it'll start in gear? i havent had a look at the diagrams yet. Thanks for the info re the reverse lights, seems to easy (just gotta find the plug now)

im also changing to the xr manual ECU, are there any relays i need to ground or anything like that?

27-03-2006, 12:03 AM

good stuff! your car pulled a good time for an auto, manual will be heaps better. i took off half a second when i converted and that was with a very average 60 ft time...

mr_efxr · 27-03-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ghia

Hey all

i have just converted the EL to a 5spd out of an EL xr6 :WOOT: there is just couple thing i need to fix which are: Thermo fans stay on the time, which im thinking coz it hasnt got a temp reading from the auto so how can i trick the ECU to think its ok and to trcik the ECU to think its in Nutral?

ANd one more thing is the revs sit around 1000rpm can i just turn the screw back in the idle?

thanks in advance

Nick

Easiest way to make that issue go away instantly, a manual ECU and manual wiring loom.

mr_efxr · 27-03-2006, 05:45 PM

Jeez, all these E-series are now getting converted to a 5th gear. No wonder I cant find any friggin T5's to purchase for a rebuild.

mr_efxr · 27-03-2006, 05:46 PM

Awsome stuff ELGhia, hope to see it this Sat night cruise.

niko · 27-03-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_efxr

Easiest way to make that issue go away instantly, a manual ECU and manual wiring loom.

but he looses some speed sensitive steering thing only available in el ghias

u dont need to change the loom either... :P

HSVETAR · 27-03-2006, 06:36 PM

Awsome dude, hows it treating ya?

mr_efxr · 27-03-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by niko

but he looses some speed sensitive steering thing only available in el ghias
u dont need to change the loom either... :P

As if you need that feature (already has ABS and Brakes and a steering wheel, thats enough to keep it on the road)

ea_boss_05 · 27-03-2006, 08:18 PM

good stuff mate,
im going to have a go at the conversion soon, but i dont know what to do about the ecu. dose any one know what EA ecu's would work in a EA ghia?
luke

27-03-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_boss_05

good stuff mate,
im going to have a go at the conversion soon, but i dont know what to do about the ecu. dose any one know what EA ecu's would work in a EA ghia?
luke

yep just get any old EA series 2 manual ECU....there is a good chance you will find one at pick a part.

ea_boss_05 · 28-03-2006, 04:30 PM

thanks john
luke

FG8PSI · 28-03-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_efxr

Awsome stuff ELGhia, hope to see it this Sat night cruise.

Thanks Mate Yup i be there

FG8PSI · 28-03-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HSVETAR

Awsome dude, hows it treating ya?

So far its going good, just trying to take it easy as the box and clutch are new.

Nick

FG8PSI · 29-03-2006, 09:51 PM

Well i have tricked the ecu with the mod that niko sent me, i CBF getting under the car so i did it at the ECU just had to find what pins to use.

Only problem now is the rear tyres seem to be smoking alot when i change from 1st to 2nd and 3rd:Up_to_som.

thanks again Niko

Cheers

Nick

Gubas · 29-03-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EL Ghia

Only problem now is the rear tyres seem to be smoking alot when i change from 1st to 2nd and 3rd:Up_to_som.

LOL. I dont think you will get tired of that too quickly!!!