i bought a new car YAY!

[1TUFEA]

well guys i have bought a new car a 1988 fairmont to replace my monty 1989 fairmont ghia as most of you know it is dead cause i crashed it.
but i have a few questions

1. can all my ghia goodies go back in ? e.g power windows, cruise control, velour interior.

2. is it a big job for all of this ?

3. its a cfi model what is better efi or cfi ? now my efi engine was rebuilt and was not driving as good as the cfi i test drove the car today an it runs alot better and can actually pull a skid not like my efi.

need some cheap mods to get it under way i have an exhaust from my old car and mags and lowering and im going to use that but other performance mods are going to be needed and i need some help also the funds arent really there so some prices and stuff would be greatly appreciated

[EA2BA]

EFI no question there

Yes swap everythinng over, I would, it is a big job in terms of what need to be done, but its not overly hard.

I hope both are 4 speed or swapping gearboxes will be a problem.

[Racecraft]

put the mpi gear on the cfi engine if it feels stronger

[1TUFEA]

its a 3 speed

[jjj]

An EA fairmont with a cfi engine? I thought they were all mpi out of the factory. CFI is 120kw and MPI 140KW. After doing a mpi conversion to my EA 4spd auto cfi, i can say mpi is light years ahead. Instant 20kw gain and more torque.

[Polyal]

I cant belive the CFI question is still being asked.

Its a big job, but not toooo difficult. Good luck with it

[MickyB]

EA Fairmont Ghia's had MPFI stock, Fairmont's could still come out with CFI AFAIK. Good luck with the swapover

[ilsautomotive]

Sounds good man, keep us posted with the changeover. You can swap as much stuff as you want but it comes down to time and energy.

[BuuBox]

It'd be easier going with a 5 speed manual than changing to the 4 speed auto. More than worth it too, especially as you were planning to on the other car?

"soon to be manual"

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by Dellboy999

I hope both are 4 speed or swapping gearboxes will be a problem.

both would be 3 speeds since they are pre 90....
while you're screwing around with it it would be worthwhile putting a T5 in.....
just pull everythnig out of the fairmont ghia and put it into the fairmont.

basically reshell your ghia into the fairmont

[InitialD]

1. Everything can be swapped over easy.. just get a few mates to help u out. All the wiring, etc must be swapped over. Took me about a day to do it ;)

2. as stated above

3. CFi... burn it ;) Convert the Car to MPFI, its quite easy and both your cars are Series 1 so its easy.

[EA_Hooligan]

Originally Posted by 1TUFEA

well guys i have bought a new car a 1988 fairmont to replace my monty 1989 fairmont ghia as most of you know it is dead cause i crashed it.
but i have a few questions

1. can all my ghia goodies go back in ? e.g power windows, cruise control, velour interior.

With a lot of trouble and not guaranteed everything will fit like a finger in a bum. Should have bought a Fairmont Ghia from the start, nothings better then a factory fit.

2. is it a big job for all of this ?

3. its a cfi model what is better efi or cfi ? now my efi engine was rebuilt and was not driving as good as the cfi i test drove the car today an it runs alot better and can actually pull a skid not like my efi.

Should have bought a MPFI from the get go as well :P

[1TUFEA]

the ghia is a 4 speed and the cfi is a 3 speed also guys how does the trip comp go it the plug is wrong and im not sure what to do i can really be bothered at the moment to put all of the loom in cause i have just spent all day working on the damn car and just thought i would ask hehe

[1TUFEA]

and the ghia is a series 2 and therefore was a 4speed stock

[BuuBox]

It's probably cheaper in the long term to buy a car with all the goodies already in it, unless you're good pulling the dash out (is anyone? if so, please pm me... :P), or have mates who are.

I can sell you an EB Fairmont if you want...!