HEY JUST WONDERING IF NY BODY KNOWS HOW EASY IT IS TO DO A BA XR6 TURBO ENGINE AND TRANS INTO EB S PACK ND REALLY HOW MUCH ROOTN ROUND TO DO IWAS TOLD THE BASICALLY DROP STRAIGHT IN BUT THEN AM TOLD LOTS OF STUFFN ROUND CAN SOME 1 HELP OUT UNDERSTANDING BETTER

I'm not the guy to answer this query really, but am interested in really helpful answers - Mainly as I have an idea lurking in head about putting similar unit into an EF one day. Ho hum. Probably will just go the AU route when time happens... Much more easy on the wallet

Think the engine mounts line up, but are too high meaning motor will sit out bonnet...
Think the computer needs to be moved over - and all that entails...
Think the sump is too big at front so frame under motor will need to be removed, chopped, welded and replaced...
Think you should grab the fans and all the bolt ons while you're around the BA...

Sheez...

Last edited by fiend on Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Hi and welcome to Fordmods.

Firstly, please do not use capslock. It is considered to be the eqivalent of shouting.

Secondly, we do have a search function, which while not perfect, should have given you some info regarding your question.

Thirdly, to answer your question.

The engine will bolt in relatively easily. There are some issues with bonnet clearance, but nothing unsolveable.

The difficult part is in getting it to run. There is no cheap option at this point. Successful conversions to date, use the BA ECU and associated components (flyby wire throttle etc) and require a lot of expertise in manipulating the BA ECU.

You will need deep pockets if you want a turn key complete project. Somewhere between 5 and 10 thousand dollars.

If it were cheap and easy, we all would have done it by now and I personally will have a go at it one day.

Check these threads.

http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69035&highlight=dohc

http://www.fordmods.com/forums/fordman351-s-dohc-el-fairmont-back-on-the-streets-t60016.html

Good Luck.

Cheers
BenJ

WHAT BENJ SAId opps. Find the post, posted by xr8 dismantler they put a BA motor into a EB while using the BA ECU (minus a few wires etc etc)

Froudey, that is the first link mate LOL

BenJ

I THINK HE WAS MAKING A FUNNY BENJ....OooOPps, BenJ

And, so saying, a cadis fly passed overhead.

You my fellow countyman are a funny guy.

I hope that one day we have the fortune to meet.

BenJ

lol opps should of taken more notice...

PM Glenneaux, he has done the conversion using a stock ECU.

Its not rocket surgery.