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| shoey50 |
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hey guys i need to do a engine swap in my ef xr8 anyway i have found a au v8 cheap just wondering what the difference is? could i use it? will it all bolt straight up?
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| xafalcon |
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The engine is essentially the same but the engine management and accessories are different. Coil pack, CPS & crank sensor v's dizzy and coil. AU intake is better but has no IAT sensor hole in #5 runner, and no EGR provision. CT sensor has a different plug. Heads are better but spark plug angle is different so your headers will make spark plug removal a problem (just use platinum or iridum plugs with 100,000 mile change interval). Overall a worthwhile upgrade but not a straight bolt-up.
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| shoey50 |
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so i could just use all the ef accesory stuff instead then?
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| XR9UTE |
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Yes but you'll need an E-series Balancer and there maybe enough width in the AU water pump pulley to be able to maintain it's use....otherwise you'll need an E-series water pump too.
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| nicco |
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probly seems like a silly question, but does it make any difference to things like the steering rack (ie: different sump or something similar)? I'm assuming the ef k frame will be fine with the au motor
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| XR9UTE |
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Nope sumps are the same.
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| Vic |
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The AU water pump pulley shaft is a little shorter than the E-series water pump pulley shaft. But I don't remember any other differences from memory so E-series accessories will bolt up just fine.
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| nicco |
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cool thanks pete
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