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15-03-2007, 07:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hi people
As some of you may know, my EF just copped a T5, and is about to get a new engine. The problem is that at the end of the day, the car is still heavy, and is rapidly deteriorating. So I'm thinking of cutting my losses, and not modifying the car any further. Which leaves me with nothing to spend money on. Booze and drugs aren't my thing, so I'm thinking of getting a car... There are really only two major concerns: it must be lightweight (under 1300kg, but I can waive that if it has, or can have, a large engine) and RWD. Budget it also a concern, nothing that can't be had for over $3000. The things on my mind are the later Cortina's (TC-TF body), a Scorpion, the mustang style Celicas, and things like that. The Celica's look cool, the scorpions arent that bad, and I can get 150rwhp out of one for next to nothing, and the TE's look ok and can take a 4.0L OHC engine. any other suggestions/thoughts? cya Ben
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15-03-2007, 07:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Turbo 4 litre wont make enough grunt for you?
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15-03-2007, 07:57 PM
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it has to be a ford escort mate, u cant beat them...love those lil cars!
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15-03-2007, 08:00 PM
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mickelham, Melbourne
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Suzuki Mightyboy with a SR20 Turbo
 EDIT - Don't laugh... I've seen it done and it goes!
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15-03-2007, 08:01 PM
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SnortPerformance.com
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
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I've got a TE cortina wagon you can buy. Although, you are most likely it VIC which is far from me.
If interested anyway, PM me. |
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15-03-2007, 08:09 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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15-03-2007, 08:22 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bayswater North, victoria
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go the tc cortina xle with the 4.1L. u wont go wrong mate. rebuild it, 4 barrel webber downdraft carby mmmm. And rear drive, also they look great with the standard bonnet bulge. Gotta get a black one though and the vinyl roof.
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WADE CAMS-- UNLEASH THE POWER!! <INSERT WITTY SIGNATURE HERE> Daily- 05' BA futura... work done. Cruiser- 85' VK berlina... more work done  
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15-03-2007, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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your about 6 weeks too late, I just sold a mitsu scorpion for 2500 already fitted and engineered with a V6, 4 speed auto and a 9" no rego no rwc.
The car belonged to a mate of mine he left it sit here for a while and asked me to sell it for him, was here for 2 yrs, hard to beleive I know but no-one wanted to buy it, then finally another mate took it, should make an appearance later in the yr. Was meant to be resprayed and make a return at easternats but time has gotten away from him so its sitting partially repaired in primer waiting for the finishing touches and color, then off to rwc then rego. anyways these cars are out there so keep your eyes peeled for a forgotten project youd be surprised whats been done and what they sell for.. Kev |
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15-03-2007, 08:27 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bayswater North, victoria
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i know this wont go too well in here, but what about a torana? LX. 308cu on board. do full a9x/slr 5000 kit, AND the chrome look drop fuel tank. it will go like the ***** out of a shanghai
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WADE CAMS-- UNLEASH THE POWER!! <INSERT WITTY SIGNATURE HERE> Daily- 05' BA futura... work done. Cruiser- 85' VK berlina... more work done
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15-03-2007, 08:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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NA R31 + RB25 head + GT42 =
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15-03-2007, 08:35 PM
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15-03-2007, 08:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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But they are torana's and torana's are old, rattley, rusty, structurally weak, and expensive for a decent condition one.
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15-03-2007, 08:38 PM
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15-03-2007, 08:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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No, thats why he should stay with something more modern.
Turbo falcon 6 in the EF FTW. Why have a project car when you can have a superfast daily driver with perfect street manners.
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15-03-2007, 08:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I was actually considering doing the unthinkable and putting a 4.0L into a LC/J 2door, as you get a guaranteed torquey 200hp. Major work though...
The scorpion - We actually had one in the back yard with a 318, it would be legal if we made up proper mounts for it (speedway car, but no modifying of body to fit).
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15-03-2007, 08:43 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
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will this inspire you?
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WADE CAMS-- UNLEASH THE POWER!! <INSERT WITTY SIGNATURE HERE> Daily- 05' BA futura... work done. Cruiser- 85' VK berlina... more work done
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15-03-2007, 08:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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RB30/25/26 into an LC/LJ is an easy conversion. Ive done one.
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15-03-2007, 08:44 PM
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normality is boring
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Up in the hills on the QLD/NSW boarder
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hey man go the mustang back celica. In queensland you are legally alloud to fit a 350 chev. Personaly i would getthe celica and drop a 302 into it and get some mustang style spoilers for the front and rear and then let the rubber burn. by the way even stock manual celicas can be a hell of alot of a fun and near on unkillable
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16-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Albury - Wodonga
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mkI cortina with a stroked 302 windsor, C4, 9 inch. a bit of work but a great reward...
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EF Wagon Project: Standard = 99.6rwkw <!> 2.5" SuperCat cat back exhaust, Wade 1636 cam, K&N boxed pod (new dyno required Sony headunit, splits, 6.5"s and 2 x 12" with response precision amp = 135.5 dB Daily = Ae82 '85 corolla Fwd :togo: , 5 speed, 12" sub, 6x9's, green LED's the course i am studying: http://www.wodonga.tafe.edu.au/01_courses/course.jsp?id=AUR30905NANA |
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16-03-2007, 10:47 AM
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Location: Bendigo. Victoria
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Cortina with a 351 dropped in it! Take out the back seats and everthing else you can find that dosent need to be there. Put some 15" wide tubs on the back and start popping monos!!!
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16-03-2007, 10:50 AM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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corty FTW!
with an AU turbo setup on LPG. But set it up visually to look stock. Go the sleeper look.
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"Everybody was KungFu fighting..." 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2024 Ford Everest Trend 1967 Ford XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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16-03-2007, 11:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ive been in 2 different Mitsu Cordia Turbo's and they frekin hammer. Not a bad looking car either.
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Current Ride: EL XR6 - 4.0, M5, FULL EXHAUST, 18” ANZ TYCOON'S, SUPERLOWS  Former Rides: EB1 FAIRMONT – 4.0, A4, FULL EXHAUST, WADE 1004, TIP J3, 18” BA XR8’S, SUPERLOWS, SPRINT KIT, AU1 FAIRMONT GHIA – 5.0, A4, 3" CATBACK, 20" VERSUS WRAITH, ULTRALOWS, TICKFORD & MOMO GOODIES |
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16-03-2007, 12:34 PM
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Critical Thinker
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"Everybody was KungFu fighting..." 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2024 Ford Everest Trend 1967 Ford XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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16-03-2007, 12:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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No? A friend of a friend and his brother each own a cordy. A lot o' fun but not really something id like to own.
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Current Ride: EL XR6 - 4.0, M5, FULL EXHAUST, 18” ANZ TYCOON'S, SUPERLOWS Former Rides: EB1 FAIRMONT – 4.0, A4, FULL EXHAUST, WADE 1004, TIP J3, 18” BA XR8’S, SUPERLOWS, SPRINT KIT, AU1 FAIRMONT GHIA – 5.0, A4, 3" CATBACK, 20" VERSUS WRAITH, ULTRALOWS, TICKFORD & MOMO GOODIES |
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16-03-2007, 01:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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hmm all these suggestions are reasonably good, but I do have a budget. How much is an injected windsor worth these days? One of them might fit into something tiny.
Another option is a 12A powered 323... cya Ben
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16-03-2007, 01:26 PM
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Critical Thinker
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ben,
you would be best off buying an EB-EL 5 litre as a whole and transfer the running gear into something smaller. I think that would be the cheapest bet. I have seen an EB 5ltr running gear in a ZK fairlane before.
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"Everybody was KungFu fighting..." 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2024 Ford Everest Trend 1967 Ford XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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16-03-2007, 01:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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probably, Then I can rewire the whole car with the late model niceties (like smartlock, delayed accessory turnoff, light on/off that goes with the central locking, factory diagnostics etc.). But still, you would think anything with an EFI windsor would almost take my whole budget on its own...
cya Ben
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16-03-2007, 01:38 PM
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BJ in the parts & accessories section is selling a 302 winsor with gearbox etc etc. for $2500 i think it was, doesn't use oil or water
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16-03-2007, 01:54 PM
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SnortPerformance.com
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It just so happens that I also have stashed away in the garage, some V8 engine mounts for the cortina.
Any interest now? |
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16-03-2007, 02:24 PM
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Does Steve have a car?
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Turbo a Mitsubishi Sigma!
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