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With a bit over three weeks to go before I start the actual conversion I thought I would take some pictures to document it.
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Some more pictures.
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So are you just changing the head for the VCT conversion?
What block are you using?
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shnoza wrote: So are you just changing the head for the VCT conversion? Just the head, I have an AU motor in there ATM.
What block are you using?
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So at the moment you have the non VCT AU engine in and are changing to the VCT head? Are you running a Ford ECU or using an aftermarket ECU?
This sounds intersting. Looking forward to the progress info. BenJ
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BenJ wrote: So at the moment you have the non VCT AU engine in and are changing to the VCT head? Are you running a Ford ECU or using an aftermarket ECU? Correct, as for the ECU I am going to install it and connect it to the BBM output to see how it behaves at idle and low rpm, if OK then thats it otherwise I will add in an RPM switch to kill it again below 1800 RPM.
This sounds intersting. Looking forward to the progress info. BenJ
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Well the head is in and running in non vct mode. I don't have progress photos as the camera was unavailable. Big improvement in low end torque even with the vct disabled. Top end much better than the standard head and the difference is much better than the 157 to 172Kw would suggest.
I will post up some pics of the completed engine bay and some documentation over the next few days.
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Some picture of the completed install.
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which ecu are u running?
are u running EF or AU ecu in the first place? is there a performance difference between the normal and vct ecu when running on a vct motor?
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Just the Dual fuel EF ECU. I have an AU XR6 ECU but can't find sufficient detail to install it just yet.
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you can meld the AU ECU into the loom and run it. What version have got, ie AU I/II/III. If its AU I, heaps easier to do rather than the later ones. Just a major head f*** getting it all right, but worth it in the end.
Mind you I have the full AU engine stuff as well. ie temp sender, AIT MAP sensor etc.
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macxr8 wrote: you can meld the AU ECU into the loom and run it. What version have got, ie AU I/II/III. If its AU I, heaps easier to do rather than the later ones. Just a major head f*** getting it all right, but worth it in the end. The version of ECU I have is a series one, the wiring is no problem and straight forward. Where I am having troubles is my ECU runs from June 99 to Feb 2000 which is the introduction of Smartshield to series one or so I am lead to believe. I am unable to verify that all series one ECU will work with smartlock, if that is not the case then I need the BEM and locks from a smartshield car and I need ford to set them up to work. This is where it has got too hard at the moment.
Mind you I have the full AU engine stuff as well. ie temp sender, AIT MAP sensor etc.
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twason wrote: macxr8 wrote: you can meld the AU ECU into the loom and run it. What version have got, ie AU I/II/III. If its AU I, heaps easier to do rather than the later ones. Just a major head f*** getting it all right, but worth it in the end. The version of ECU I have is a series one, the wiring is no problem and straight forward. Where I am having troubles is my ECU runs from June 99 to Feb 2000 which is the introduction of Smartshield to series one or so I am lead to believe. I am unable to verify that all series one ECU will work with smartlock, if that is not the case then I need the BEM and locks from a smartshield car and I need ford to set them up to work. This is where it has got too hard at the moment.Mind you I have the full AU engine stuff as well. ie temp sender, AIT MAP sensor etc. when was the whole vct motor introduced wouldn't you need that model ecu????
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VCT was from AU series one on some I6 XR's and Fairmont Ghias. VCT became standard in BA's
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Unrelated q - weres your ISC?
So, you reckon even if you don't bother setting up the VCT ECU, a power gain is seen just by fitting the VCT head? |
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