Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 21y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 02:54 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 02:54 AM (edited) After considering this for a while, while looking for a suitable transmission, I have decided to jump in an transform my BA 4 speed driveline, to a near BF 6 speed ZF equipped unit.I am going through the parts list now, so in a few weeks, I should have a better idea of whether this was a stupid idea or?? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Work in progress summary as at 20 January, 2007OK, here's a list of what I have chosen to be changed as part of the upgrade:ZF 6 speed trans incl. coolerCustom trans cooler bracketBF F6 Tailshaft, with modified centre bearing mountDrive Flange on Diff changed to BF F6 (still 3.45 diff)Addition of thermostat for trans cooler and associated plumbingComplete engine and trans harnessAddition of 1 Knock SensorAddition of 1 HEGO sensorComplete engine bay harnessComplete harness for lhs of vehicleComplete harness for rhs of vehicle Complete dash harnessABS modulator unit6 new BF brake pipes (front l+r ABS to master + 2 x rear)BF Master Brake cylinderChange transducer for Power SteeringBEM ModuleHIM ModuleInstrument cluster (BF FPV hi series)Steering column with BF ignition lockDoor barrelGlovebox lock and handleBF Alternator + new rear bracket for sameNew BF Alternator harnessSo essentially to do this modification, you will need a damaged vehicle to get all the required bits and pieces, as it otherwise gets very expensive.Most of the looms are in the $350 - $550 range ea, except for the dash loom, which I think was about $800 new.If anyone wants to do this to a BA, then the best way forward is to make sure you have ALL modules and the trans from the same car, and ideally this car is the same body shape as the one you are transplanting it into.If you move all modules and the trans, it will all work first time.Wiring can be transplanted or new, it shoould make no difference, provided you can get the right wiring looms from Ford, as their catalogue is far from perfect in specifying what looms fit in which car, and with which accessories. Edited 20/01/07 09:47 AM by bcl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 03:00 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 03:00 AM :msm: Mate I have to hand it to you, your car must be one of the most unique and most "adjusted" early BA in the country. For a 2002 BA it has gone through engine, gearbox, intake, body, and interior upgrades. I reckon it would be the ULTIMATE configured beast with 6sp in it.Plus it gives us all another project to watch over with keen anticipation of the result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 21y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 03:06 AM Author Share Posted 16/11/06 03:06 AM I could buy a new one, but we've kind of become attached, the yellow money muncher and I And I am having waaayyy too much fun doing all of this to stop now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 03:13 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 03:13 AM If you got a new one it wouldn't be anywhere near as unique. It's fundamentally the same as a new one anyway. When the new one comes out in 08 it will be a different story as it's going to be completely different... but getting a BF now wouldnt make any difference, except cost you more hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 21y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 03:15 AM Author Share Posted 16/11/06 03:15 AM If you got a new one it wouldn't be anywhere near as unique. It's fundamentally the same as a new one anyway. When the new one comes out in 08 it will be a different story as it's going to be completely different... but getting a BF now wouldnt make any difference, except cost you more hehe.←You da man!!My reasoning exactly.And when I was able to get my hands on an 06 BF Tornado transmission, the temptation was just too great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 16/11/06 03:20 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 03:20 AM (edited) If anybody was going to do it Allan it was going to be you...you do realise that about the only thing you have left that you could do to your car is to fit a terrortory AWD drivetrain..... when its nuts and bolts time let me know and i'l come round and give you a hand... Edited 16/11/06 03:25 AM by hiddeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 16/11/06 03:21 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 03:21 AM Sounds like you have a fair bit of work ahead of you.. Good luck with it mate.. Keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 21y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 16/11/06 03:27 AM Author Share Posted 16/11/06 03:27 AM you do realise that about the only thing you have left that you could do you to your car is to fit a terrortory AWD drivetrain..... ←You recon that could be done Only kidding, I would NEVER consider doing that I know I have to be careful with you here, as you go post mining to find something I may have said at one time, if I change my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordak Member 1,226 Member For: 20y 5m 19d Posted 16/11/06 03:37 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 03:37 AM Does this mean that there will be a newly built Kewish 4 speed in the WA market section?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 16/11/06 04:00 AM Share Posted 16/11/06 04:00 AM (edited) I know of a 6 speed auto with loom I'll sell you, need's a new cable though. Edited 16/11/06 04:00 AM by _XRQTOR_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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