SavageF6

Sorry for the LATE reply. I got mine through Senna_T, for a very reasonable price. I've had it fitted for a while now (by GD Automotive in Croydon Melb), and I can't say that I've noticed it at all. Except for the lack of driveline shunt that is The driveline feels much much tighter, not the sloppy joe driveline it was before. One would do well to heed Senna_T's comments on worn diffs and CVs though; any poly bush will transfer the noise more if the noise is there. I've looked after my diff well, and replaced my Ford CVs with better ones too (everything tip top) and I can't hear a thing. Very happy.

It's nothing like saying "why would you hot your engine up". That's exactly my point. Plenty of people have actually achieved more power/modded their cars because: a) it's within the budget of the normal person, and b) it's NOT a massive engineering feat It's true that bigger, more expensive projects have been undertaken with making huge power etc, but even then there's a realistic goal/endgame for all your trouble and expense. The same can't simply be said of turning a RWD XR6T into an AWD version. It's certainly not impossible, but it WOULD be disproportionately expensive and time consuming unlike modding these cars for power. So much so, that again, no one's ever bothered. They put the rear IRS of a GTR into the rear of their Turbo ute, so still RWD only. In fact, it's a topic worth searching out, because I remember the final sentiment from Simon himself was along the lines of 'impressive technical feat of engineering, but not really worth the time and effort in the end'.

Coming up 8 years of the turbo Falcon, and no workshop (let alone a solo punter) has seen fit to pour that much money into developing an AWD Falcon, except Ford themselves in using it as a mule for the Territory gear as mentioned. There's a reason for that folks- because it's not bloody worth it, plain and simple. Want AWD? Buy one. Once upon a time in 2004..

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36138

To add to this thread, I'm going with the BF Superpro comfort option from senna_t (part no. SPF3232-70K) http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=66448&view=findpost&p=985218

There are actually two Superpro options each, for BA and BF. From the Superpro catalogue: BA series Part Number: SPF2654K Sports/Performance option, possible slight NVH Part Number: SPF2654-70K Comfort option BF series Part Number: SPF3232K Sports/Performance option, possible slight NVH Part Number: SPF3232-70K Comfort option I'm told the comfort option is primarily designed to be an OEM replacement (except it'll be durable), whereas the performance part number is firmer than that again, hence the comment about NVH.

Point to note- Flash tunes can be detected on BF ECUs. Be aware that ford may check that if you were claiming for a blown motor under warranty for example. That said, check out the following tuners, all have their own forum in the sponsors section: Autotech Engineering Address: 18-20 George St, Granville NSW 2142 Ph: (02) 9897 1378 CV Performance Address: 60-62 Alexander Ave, Taren Point NSW 2229 Ph: (02) 9526 5322 Tunehouse Address: 11 Chalder St, Marrickville NSW 2204 Ph: (02) 9557 4000 Dunno of any well known tuners around the Illawarra, I'd just drive up to Sydney and do it proper with one of those guys.

I got my new genuine one from FTG Auto Salvage in Vic (they wreck Fords and Holdens mostly). Far cheaper than ordering from Ford. Maybe try them and factor in some freight to SA. Either way, it'll be much cheaper- I was quoted between 2.5-3k for a newie by the dealers. F*ck that.

Port and actuator on the new one then swap when you mod sounds good. Keeping the old turbo as a spare is the best move IMO. I've got a brand new one sitting in my shed that I got for a song some time ago.

Quite OT, but if you eventually find the lack of factory gauge calibration frustrating.. Those gauges you see are supplied through 'ozegauge dot com dot au', made by a company called 'Auto Gauge' in Taiwan. They fit in with the FPV blue etc pretty well and come in metric units unlike Autometer Cobalt etc. That said, the Autometers are a top gauge when it comes to build quality and function. The only criticism of those you see in the vid is that you can hear the movement at startup. I got Oil temp, oil pressure and boost. The tripod you see can be got from Pole Position Auto in the forum sponsors section.