johnny.mardini Member 2 Member For: 11y 3m 11d Posted 25/04/16 11:03 PM Share Posted 25/04/16 11:03 PM Hey all, I'm new to the forum and would just like a hand on what to look for when buying a ba xr6 turbo. I've had a look at one in particular that's 2004 with 165,000 on the clock and auto. I would just like to know the main pointers on what to look out for. Thanks heaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Andrew Gold Donating Members 2,036 Member For: 9y 7m 12d Gender: Male Location: Canberra ACT Posted 26/04/16 03:02 AM Share Posted 26/04/16 03:02 AM Having bought a 2004 with 135k on it this time last year, my approach was: Get someone reputable to check it over for you. I reckon it's worth it as one major repair can cost a lot more than an inspection. Get them to check turbo condition and diff bush condition as both can be expensive. Buy unmodified if you can. Not everyone would agree with this but I think you minimise the chance of it having had a thrashing. Look for regular oil changes with good quality oil. Important in these cars. This advice is all pretty general - others with more knowledge might chime in with some specifics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAXRTUTE Gold Donating Members 2,639 Member For: 8y 7m 16d Posted 02/05/16 11:58 AM Share Posted 02/05/16 11:58 AM I got hold of a BA 04 xrt ute 4sp auto, In great condition the previous owner was a car detailer and was stock If you are looking at tuning it. At a minimum you'll need 5k as one little thing after another comes up that needs attention. Ive had mine 5weeks now. Work done thus far Valve springs - must do Fuel pump - must do Injectors - must do Turbo back 2.5 inch twins 3.5inch dump - good idea Bf stainless fuel rail - good idea Fg f6 front brakes - good idea Gearbox serviced - good idea... if u have another 5-7k upgrade to zf 6sp!! Diff flushed - good idea Stock xr rims 17/45/235f 17/40/255R hancook vantus evo s2 k117 Dyno tuned - no flash box The BA rods and pistons wont handle 300rwkw + in many cases Some do. Atm on 10psi 266rwkw 610ft pound torque @ 3200 roughly 830nm... tuned for a strong midrange. Its my daily work ute and will do 800+km a week. Future plans Next month - Plazman 3inch cooler and probs up the boast 1-2psi By end of year - rods pistons and zf 6 sp Then tail shaft if the current isnt happy. On a brand new private road for housing estate 0-100kph 4.58sec best of 3 goes ...worst was 4.96sec 30-150kph is quick.. monstered a clubby vf yesterday from lights in a 80 zone By the time I hit 80 he was reading my back plate which I was stocked about.. as he had me off the line. Good luck and enjoy the beast! Power and sound is addictive lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/05/16 03:00 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 03:00 AM BA/BF fuel rails are exactly the same. Neither are stainless they are electro plated steel. Also are you aware of the full requirements to swap a ZF6 speed into a BA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,018 Member For: 16y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 03/05/16 03:25 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 03:25 AM This thread will give you an idea of the amount of effort required for a ZF 6-speed into a BA. http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/30284-ba-to-be-bfed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurdoK Donating Members 719 Member For: 14y 5m 13d Gender: Male Location: Perth,WA Posted 03/05/16 03:27 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 03:27 AM I was just going to say I remember ninka talking about the complexities of this on a few old cruises.he was very determined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboknapp Donating Members 783 Member For: 17y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: perth w.a Posted 03/05/16 03:52 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 03:52 AM Ford told Ninka it couldnt be done, so he did it out of spite to prove them wrong haha. He always stated, would never do it again. Has left his car as the Picasso 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 10d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 03/05/16 05:29 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 05:29 AM Maybe 2 followed suit (that were mentioned on here)...not a high percentage mod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAXRTUTE Gold Donating Members 2,639 Member For: 8y 7m 16d Posted 03/05/16 06:06 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 06:06 AM Maybe mines a fg fuel rail? Im not sure all I know is its a full stainless rail now. No im not sure on the whole zf to a BA. My Machanic will have the headacres not me!! Well I will have headacres from the misses about the continues spending on a car and not her lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/05/16 07:34 AM Share Posted 03/05/16 07:34 AM FG rails aren't stainless either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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