Stroker for au six..4.8litres!!

[XR6_4EVA]

Originally Posted by ayeyew

/does Tim the toolman roar

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I reckon twin 2.25 or 2.5's would be niiiiiiice

:sm_drool:

[bloggs24]

i wish this was available, i would be one of the first in line for it.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by XR6_4EVA

Just imagine the idle you would get from a 4.6 litre I6 with an agressive cam, nice extractors out of a 2.5 inch...or maybe 3 inch?

Definitly going to help me get to my goal of 13 seconds :P

Trust me ... i have heard a 4L I6 with rebuilt engine/head ... aggressive cam ... etc, etc. And that thing was an animal of a vehicle. Shame the owner didn't have the available funds to finish it off though.

Rolled over the line for a 14.01 1/4 mile .... after hitting limiter and going in LHM ... would have been well into the 13s. This was after short gears were put in the rear. Was crazy to drive on the street. It was mean.

Don't think I'll see another hard Fairmont like that again.

[The Monty]

Originally Posted by XR6_4EVA

Just imagine the idle you would get from a 4.6 litre I6 with an agressive cam, nice extractors out of a 2.5 inch...or maybe 3 inch?

Definitly going to help me get to my goal of 13 seconds :P

2.5 inch? Come off it, youd be wanting at least 3 inch.

[blackers10]

id definatly go a 3" on a motor that big...
would move LOADS of air

[ayeyew]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Trust me ... i have heard a 4L I6 with rebuilt engine/head ... aggressive cam ... etc, etc. And that thing was an animal of a vehicle. Shame the owner didn't have the available funds to finish it off though.

Rolled over the line for a 14.01 1/4 mile .... after hitting limiter and going in LHM ... would have been well into the 13s. This was after short gears were put in the rear. Was crazy to drive on the street. It was mean.

Don't think I'll see another hard Fairmont like that again.

But you might see a forte like that one day!

[eXi7w0unD]

k im sold! comon comon! ppl wanna buy! need it now! hahahah it be awesome xmas gift bahahahahhahahah!

[Mechan1k]

If Joe had the time to just work on one and get the R&D for it complete he would ... but the problem is he is flat stick with normal everyday work ... he has one other mechanic ... and that is it ... bread-and-butter work comes first ... and there's a lot of drop-ins with problems with LPG that want Joe to fix their problems on the spot.

[CHARGED TERRA]

Any update on this??

Im keen

[The Monty]

It got put on the backburner due to money constraints.

[montyLalor]

Originally Posted by The Monty

It got put on the backburner due to money constraints.

That's a disappointment. I'm at a crossroads with my EL. Do I get a $15-20K loan and buy a B series or do I rebuild the six in 'er with a small personal loan of less than $10K? Was hoping Joe would be ready by now to help me with my decision.

~dreaming~ 4.6L on LPG...... the money I'd save on fuel would go straight towards tyres :

[GK]

Originally Posted by montyLalor

That's a disappointment. I'm at a crossroads with my EL. Do I get a $15-20K loan and buy a B series or do I rebuild the six in 'er with a small personal loan of less than $10K? Was hoping Joe would be ready by now to help me with my decision.

~dreaming~ 4.6L on LPG...... the money I'd save on fuel would go straight towards tyres :

Don't put more money into the EL. Go a B series, or go an AU2-3 XR8.

All the best with your decisions.

GK

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by montyLalor

That's a disappointment. I'm at a crossroads with my EL. Do I get a $15-20K loan and buy a B series or do I rebuild the six in 'er with a small personal loan of less than $10K? Was hoping Joe would be ready by now to help me with my decision.

If you poured $15-20k into a nice B-series, you'd see most of your money again, if you poured $10k into your EL you'd be guaranteed not to see a cent of that money again. It's the difference between what we call 'bad debt' and 'ugly debt'. Personally, if i can't pay cash for a car or upgrades, i just go without.

[The Monty]

Who cares how he spends his money as long as he has fun. I spent $30000 on the Monty and sold it for $3800. Am I shattered, no. Will I do it again? I already am. As long as Im having fun, and enjoying what I do, I dont care.
Noone here is having a whinge when you guys spend $10000 a year on Alcohol and cigarette's (neither of which I do). Because you enjoy it. You dont see any money back for stuff like that.

[blackers10]

there are only few cars that make returns on investment
they are vintage/classic cars.. and kit cars
IE a GT40 replica.. cost $90k to build.. sell for $110k
who cares what he spends money on.. its all dead money..

[The Monty]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

If you poured $15-20k into a nice B-series, you'd see most of your money again, if you poured $10k into your EL you'd be guaranteed not to see a cent of that money again. It's the difference between what we call 'bad debt' and 'ugly debt'. Personally, if i can't pay cash for a car or upgrades, i just go without.

And can you show me where I can buy a BA for 10k, sink $20k into it and get back $25000? I dont think Ive ever seen a BA XT sell for more then $12000 for about 3 years regardless of how many mods are done to it.

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Who cares how he spends his money as long as he has fun. I spent $30000 on the Monty and sold it for $3800. Am I shattered, no. Will I do it again? I already am. As long as Im having fun, and enjoying what I do, I dont care.
Noone here is having a whinge when you guys spend $10000 a year on Alcohol and cigarette's (neither of which I do). Because you enjoy it. You dont see any money back for stuff like that.

Amen to that.

[frd906]

if you buy a new car, your stuck with debt for so many years, plus insurance rego, maintence, tyers, on road costs etc

all my money goes into my car. i dont go to pubs or buy drugs or sprits or alcahol

so far i have spent 7 grand on the car, not including the sale price, and i will keep going with the spendage on it, cause i love to see it looking good,

i rather spend my money and of course save at the same time on my car in which i will get enjoyment for many years to come, and dont have to worry about debts and other stuff,

[Stattic]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Who cares how he spends his money as long as he has fun. I spent $30000 on the Monty and sold it for $3800. Am I shattered, no. Will I do it again? I already am. As long as Im having fun, and enjoying what I do, I dont care.
Noone here is having a whinge when you guys spend $10000 a year on Alcohol and cigarette's (neither of which I do). Because you enjoy it. You dont see any money back for stuff like that.

$30 000? is that a typo?

[POELWYK]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo this looks realy good ><

[blackers10]

If you include purchase price 30k is easy as!

[The Monty]

$30k, no typo.
Quick run down:
Car, $13500
Brakes $1000
Suspension $1500
Turbo gear a loss of $3000
Exhaust $1300
Stereo $3000
Wheels $600
Tint $300
Interior stuff like chrome, scuff plates, etc $450
Gearbox work $500
Engine stuff $1000
Tuner $550

Theres almost 26k, Ill stop now before I cry.

[BIGJB]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Who cares how he spends his money as long as he has fun. I spent $30000 on the Monty and sold it for $3800. Am I shattered, no. Will I do it again? I already am. As long as Im having fun, and enjoying what I do, I dont care.
Noone here is having a whinge when you guys spend $10000 a year on Alcohol and cigarette's (neither of which I do). Because you enjoy it. You dont see any money back for stuff like that.

Well said Monty. I agree whole heartidly mate.

[blackers10]

i paid 20k for my car.. then 2 sets of rims.. an exhaust.. CAI..stereo..2 x transmissions(1st wasnt what was supposed to be) and highstalls bam 35k

[blackers10]

have you paid for your diff mount yet 99ghia?? was just lookin at the thread and yours isn't paid

[Stattic]

Originally Posted by The Monty

$30k, no typo.
Quick run down:
Car, $13500
Brakes $1000
Suspension $1500
Turbo gear a loss of $3000
Exhaust $1300
Stereo $3000
Wheels $600
Tint $300
Interior stuff like chrome, scuff plates, etc $450
Gearbox work $500
Engine stuff $1000
Tuner $550

Theres almost 26k, Ill stop now before I cry.

haha right yeh i wasnt really including purchase prise thats why i was surprised... didnt realise how long you had the fairmont for

[mik]

so it would appear no updates......

[The Monty]

Nope, lol.

[mickyyyy]

The 4.5 is basically ready to rock n roll if anyone is keen but nothing yet on the 4.8 so id give it another yr to be on the safe side of things before its ready

http://www.fordmods.com/ford-4l-and-...i6-t58347.html

Page 23 has the post from Joe

[blackers10]

ooo glad to hear its not forgotten..

still no word on final pricing estimates aye.