Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 27/12/06 01:36 PM Author Share Posted 27/12/06 01:36 PM As I have mentioned, the upgrade from BA to BF is a major one, and below is a pretty good indicator of what needs to be done to complete the transformation.OK, here's a list of what I have chosen to be changed as part of the upgrade:ZF 6 speed transBF F6 Tailshaft, with modified centre bearing mountCustom trans cooler bracketAddition of thermostat for trans cooler and associated plumbingComplete engine and trans harnessAddition of 1 Knock SensorAddition of 1 HEGO sensorComplete engine bay harnessABS modulator unit4 brake pipesChange transducer for Power SteeringComplete dash harnessBEM ModuleHIM ModuleInstrument cluster (BF FPV hi series)Steering column with BF ignition lockDoor barrelGlovebox lock and handleComplete harness for lhs of vehicleComplete harness for rhs of vehicle So 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.I am still happy with my decision to venture out into this mod, and hope my experiences are useful for some unfortunate soul who choose to follow in my footsteps.Currently I am waiting on some of the wiring and an ABS modulator to proceed, but the Chrissie holidays are not helping me Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-481302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Power Member 798 Member For: 22y 2m 12d Posted 28/12/06 02:08 AM Share Posted 28/12/06 02:08 AM Hey Al, certainly a large project, but one that I personally am looking very forward to seeing you complete!I'm sure you will be back into it as soon as you get your wiring harness and ABS modulator!Enjoy the small break you have before everything re-opens! (I know that doesnt help much hehe)Cheers,Ross Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-481370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 28/12/06 09:31 AM Author Share Posted 28/12/06 09:31 AM Thanks Ross,You are right, the wait is killing me Hopefully next week I should have all I need, and the car should be complete again, not long after that Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-481471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 28/12/06 09:58 AM Share Posted 28/12/06 09:58 AM Looks to me that your a bit of a pioneer when it comes to this.. Well done mate!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-481478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 19y 16d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 07/01/07 11:01 AM Share Posted 07/01/07 11:01 AM Sounds like all is going well, Hopefully you get to drive it soon Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 07/01/07 01:37 PM Author Share Posted 07/01/07 01:37 PM Hello again for thos of you reading this thread Well the project is nearing the end, and all modifications are fitted to my car, and power is back on again!I hope to get the car transported to Ford tomorrow, where it's confusion about what it is can end, by loading all the required programmes into the PCM and other modules attached to it.I will let you know how it all goes as soon as I know Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 07/01/07 01:45 PM Author Share Posted 07/01/07 01:45 PM Ninka said: OK, 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 harness←Above UPDATED Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 07/01/07 03:34 PM Share Posted 07/01/07 03:34 PM Ninka said: Hello again for thos of you reading this thread ←2360 views I think everybodies watching it Ninka... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpedUp Member 90 Member For: 18y 10m 29d Location: Mehico Posted 07/01/07 07:03 PM Share Posted 07/01/07 07:03 PM ... and very keenly, too. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 07/01/07 08:53 PM Share Posted 07/01/07 08:53 PM Ninka said: Complete harness for lhs of vehicleComplete harness for rhs of vehicleABS modulator unitBF Master Brake cylinderChange transducer for Power SteeringSteering column with BF ignition lockDoor barrelGlovebox lock and handleBF Alternator + new rear bracket for sameNew BF Alternator harnessHey mate just a quick question but why do the items I've quoted need to be replaced?How much was the complete engine bay harness and 2 side harness's? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/page/10/#findComment-484291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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