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haha nope!

I didn't check the plugs, just installed them as they are stock.

I replaced them with the same ones that were in it. NGK Iridium Spark Plugs BKR6EIX-P.

Sweet thanks for the reply. Replaced the plugs last weekend hoping that would do it, I'll go with the genuine Ford coils.

Just about to get a set of coils. I assume the genuine Ford ones would be the best? But just looking at these genuine ones on ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Ford-BF-Falcon-Ignition-Coils-Set-Of-6-All-4-0L-Engines-XR6-XT-RTV-F6-/151949507235 and the listing says "NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MODIFIED TURBO'S RUNNING HIGHER THAN FACTORY BOOST" - is this true? Is there a different brand that are better? I'm running 14psi. Cheers.

Thanks for the quick replies! I'll pull the plugs out on the weekend and check them. Is there anything I should look for/test on the coil packs to know which one(s) are the culprits if any?

My car has been tuned about 18 months ago, I've got the X4, full exhaust, front mount, running max 14psi. Been running perfectly until a couple of weeks ago. When I accelerate hard it takes off until it seems to be about full boost and then it loses power and sounds like it's missing/hitting rev limiter or something. If I back off slightly so it's just under full boost, all good car accelerates fast like normal, and perfectly smooth. I couldn't see anything obvious with a vacuum hose come off or anything. Plugs are like new, and I just got it serviced. Any ideas would be appreciated. Maybe there's a way I can log some useful info or something on the X4, but no errors come up etc.

I've got it connected to constant power, if it did prove to be an issue I'd move it to accessory power. Considering the phone won't be drawing significant current all the time, just when the battery needs to top up. I did a quick calculation and the car battery should last for a month or so without being driven before it would be flat.

I wanted a cheap way to track my car with GPS. In case anyone else wants to do something similar, here's the details. I looked at a few options, but ended up just getting a cheap 2nd hand android phone from ebay. Sony Xperia running android 4.4 for $25 is what I got. I also got a 12v usb adapter for around $4 also on ebay. Aldi has 365 day expiry pre paid recharges starting from $15, so that's perfect. Then all I had to do was wire the USB adapter up to the battery and hide it and the phone somewhere in the car. Install Where's My Droid app on the phone and now I can text the phone in the car and get a text with the Google Maps link as a reply.

Sounds like NPC is the way to go then. How difficult is it to install yourself? Anything particularly hard to remove, or line up properly etc? and how much would I expect to pay to get it installed at a shop? I have fitted a silvia clutch before, but I was doing an engine swap too so the engine/box were out of the car at the time.

Anyone tried, or know how well Exedy, or Xtreme clutch kits perform? eg http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Exedy-Heavy-Duty-CLUTCH-KIT-FORD-FALCON-FG-XR6-TURBO-Inc-SMF-Flywheel-/331410499091 or http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Xtreme-Heavy-Duty-Clutch-Kit-Ford-Falcon-BA-BF-6-Cyl-XR6-Turbo-Inc-Flywheel-/321661590893

Actually, found this thread which has good info, so all good http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83653-clutch-recommendations

How much power should be OK with the stock clutch? Last couple of days mine has started slipping, it's ok in 1st or 2nd, wheels will spin before the clutch slips, but after that, clutch slips :S Recommendations for a replacement clutch (hopefully without spending too much:S) to handle 450rwhp? Thanks!

I got the multimeter onto the cable that plugs into the solenoid. It's around 12v when ignition is on, and changes by about 0.3volts when the clutch is pressed. Does this confirm that things are working otherwise and it's a faulty solenoid, or should I be checking something else? Thanks.

The car is completely different now. The boost controller had been disconnected and bypassed too for some reason from when I got it. So before that was connected back in it would sit on 6psi. Now straight to 14psi, so much more responsive.

I imagine so. Luke from Phantom told me he won't install non genuine injectors. I didn't examine them closely (nor would I know what to look for!).

Yep, thanks for the info you gave me. I went with SCT as that's what he (and everyone else round here) uses primarily. I figured it was best to go with what everyone round here is most comfortable using.

I ended up getting Phantom Performance to order them in for me and install, their prices were comparable to the best I could get. It turned out their supplier only had 5 of the 60lb injectors so they upgraded to ID1000s for no extra cost, so that was nice. Just put a post in the 300kw+ section :D

Just got injectors and pump installed, and a tune. Very happy with the car now, completely different to drive :D Some info/pics here: http://www.modifiedstreetcars.com/cars/ford-falcon-mark

I got my car tuned and the tuner said that my O2 sensor is slow. I just had a look and they seem quite cheap to replace. Can I replace it with a Bosch one? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171285915150 It's a BF mkii. Thanks.

Depending on how difficult it is, I may give it a go. Otherwise get the tuner to fit them.

Thanks for the responses. Also just been told I might need a new sender unit if I have the earlier one. Anyone know if it's easy to identify which one I have? It's a BF mkii.

I need injectors and a fuel pump. Getting it tuned at Phantom performance and he's recommended to get walbro 400lph pump and Seimens Deka 60lbs injectors. Best prices I've got so far on ebay: Injectors: $340 Pump: $175 If there's anywhere I can get these cheaper, please let me know. Cheers.

Nah, clutch is fine.

I haven't had a chance to get the multimeter onto it yet, but just in case someone else ever has this problem. It seems that changing into 5th before moving over to reverse, leaving the clutch in, lets it go into reverse without issue for some reason.