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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 3:43 am 
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Have all the wiring sorted out in my head, and the small mods needed for the EB K Frame.

Just need dollars to buy a flash tuner to get rid of all the security etc.

Will get there one day LOL

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:13 pm 
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This k-frame conversion is looking easier and easier each time I see it. It's so damn tempting just for the brakes. Bit hard to find time to do it on the daily though.

What steering rack do you need to use with the BA k-frame?

 

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 10:33 pm 
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Nice write up on the way the crush tubes were sorted to mount the new sub frame. I enjoyed reading up on it.

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 2:26 am 
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thanks.. i was thinking bout having the engine and auto in and bolting up the auto so it could be lined up..
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 3:54 pm 
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I really need to do the cross member conversion, it is so worth it just for the brakes... not to mention the greater wheel choices afforded to you with the new offset and the fact that any late motor can then bolt straight in.

 

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 9:25 pm 
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Yeah the k frame addition comes with many bennefits. I've got a full set of brembos to go on now can't wait to see how they look when fitted! But the main reason I did the k frame was so I could use the ba wheel senders... Without them there will be no speedo signal as I now have the zf box. Not to mention traction control which is a nice addition too. It also allows me to legally use 19" rims as the bearings are suitable for the bigger diameters.
So when I get my engineers certificate it will cover the obvious things that police love picking on.

Going up north soon so the build will be on hold for about 2 months.
I'll keep updating the progress as I go.

Cheers jesse

 

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:19 am 
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hey with the b series pedal box thing did u put that in the ed as well.. sorry if already said this does the locating holes in the k frame line up with the ones in the rails? thanks
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:53 am 
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Yes I used the ba pedal box, however I removed the ba brake pedal section and maintained the eb brake pedal, this paired with an au2 booster and ba master cylinder, this all went together just right. You can use the complete ba pedal box including the brake pedal if you use a ba booster and master cylinder, but some modifications to the box will need to be done so it can fit snug against the fire wall, the first option in my opinion is easier.
As for the locators on the ba k frame, the ones on the cast ally section locate in the exact same hole on the e series chassis rail which makes things quite easy :)

Cheers Jesse

 

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:39 pm 
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thanks for that, will help me heaps =)

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:29 am 
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hey with mountin the dash how did u mount it..like drilled and tapped holes or tech screws or something?
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:59 pm 
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sorry dnt worry bout my last post, i just went through this thread again and found wat i was looking for.
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:05 pm 
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wow, this is an incrediable conversion. if i had the know how i would do it, i know you make it look easy but there is huge amounts of work going on here. really amazing work mate..

 

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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:59 pm 
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hello, i was just curious as to know if its worthwhile doing this or just buying a ba xr6 like is it lighter this way is there better gear ratios basically i wanna know if there is a certain reason to do this or if u did it just because you could
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BTW awsome build
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:39 pm 
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Hi, awesome work with the conversion. I was wondering how you got your central locking working? Did you install the BA door actuators or go with an aftermarket kit? Its a pity you're on the other side of the country, as you'd be the perfect person to fix my problems. I've got a BA fitted out with FG XR6T ZF running gear, and I've installed the FG dash and full body looms. This is as far as I've got and I can't figure out how to fit the FG door trims, and the FG door actuator/tibbe/handle/etc setup is completely different and won't bolt into the BA door shell.
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 Post subject: Re: DOHC CONVERSION INTO ED
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:38 pm 
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thanks all i built the car purely because i wanted to but it comes with benefits anyway, being lighter of course and maintaining the ed shell is a bonus for me,
ive used a aftermarket alarm system and central locking setup, which is tied into the bf security, its actually better then the standard settings. As for fg door trims on the ba i woulnt expect it to be too hard to get working... The door shape would be very similar and given the handle is cable driven it would just be a case of mounting that properly

cheers jesse

 

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