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 Post subject: Deff's EL Wagon build. On a budget! ****SOLD/GONE****
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:32 pm 
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Got me a cheap rusted out EL Wagon off Trademe and the fun begins!

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First order of business, strip car! Took a few vids of the rust and stuff so will pull some pics out and post em up soon.

Got a spare engine I'm going to recon and hopefully poke a Tickford head on and a slightly sexy cam setup maybe.

 

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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:48 pm 
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Too many pics to pull from vids, so vids for anyone interested@!

 

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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:58 pm 
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Current pics as of today. Havn't rubbed the paint yet and have yet to add side skirts and fashion a rear skirt (hence rear bumper unpainted. Hunting for a XR6 bumper so not wasting time on front bumper either :)

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Yes thats my TB and BBM at the clean up stage, sanding next!

 

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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:28 pm 
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Sent cam away to these guys http://www.camshafts.co.nz/ for a XR6 grind to match up with the XR6 head I'm going to run on new engine.

Getting head tested for cracks and stuff today then a porting and a polishing we go~!

 

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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:41 pm 
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hey

my ed has got rust around the tailgate striker as well haven't looked at it that much so i am hoping it's only surface rust.

will be keeping on eye on this thread as my wagon is on a tight budget thanx to the BF :evil:

cheers bear

 

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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:24 pm 
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Good to see some more wagon's being modded. Definitely don't see enough of them around in NZ, let alone Auckland that's for sure. Will be watching this build closely :wink:

I take it you are "Deff" from NZFordForums then? I go by the username "fairmont6" on there. I see you are wasting no time with the head and cam :lol:

By the way, is that a Boschmann subwoofer you are running? How do you rate them? Have seen them on Trade Me, but have never ever seen or heard those subs running before.

 

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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:01 am 
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Gidday.

Good to see another Wagon getting some love and attention.

Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.

Cheers
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:07 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Deff's EL Wagon build. On a budget!
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:48 pm 
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Good to see some more wagon's being modded. Definitely don't see enough of them around in NZ, let alone Auckland that's for sure. Will be watching this build closely :wink:

I take it you are "Deff" from NZFordForums then? I go by the username "fairmont6" on there. I see you are wasting no time with the head and cam :lol:

By the way, is that a Boschmann subwoofer you are running? How do you rate them? Have seen them on Trade Me, but have never ever seen or heard those subs running before.

Yeh mate same guy, sub goes ok had no issues with it, had some 6x9's awhile back but they didn't fair as well :(

 

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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:51 pm 
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Pulled sump off my spare engine today and the bearings are pretty shagged so gotta send crank in now to see what sort of shape it's in, costs keep on mounting up :(

On a side note, all the runners for the timing chain (both sides) are cracked and/or broken, are these easy enough to pick up? Cheap?

 

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:18 am 
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Ok, I now find out my block is a VR2A hybrid type so now I need to track down alot of information regarding this engine as all the info I have is now out the window. If anyone has some handy links to torque settings, tolerance numbers on crank shaft, bore etc... would be much appreciated.

 

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:25 am 
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I believe the Hybrid differences are just in the head.

 

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:01 pm 
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I believe the Hybrid differences are just in the head.

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Parts Information
The following list identifies the upgraded parts used in the Falcon I6 engine

-Engine Block (identified by VR2A casting instead of 96DA)
-Crankshaft
-Crankshaft Sprocket
-Idler Sprocket
-Idler Sprocker Bolt (black finish)
-Timing Chain
-Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps
-Main Bearings
-Con Rod Nuts & Bolts (WR2A stamped on bolt) – torque to yield
-Flywheel Bolts (auto trans only)
-Cylinder Head (identified by 96DA or 96DT casting insted of 94DA or 95DT)
-Camshaft
-Camshaft Sprocket
-Camshaft Sprocket Bolt (black finish)
-Inlet and Exhaust Valves, Guides, Springs and Stem Seals
-Rocker Arms and Washers
-Rocker Shafts and Supports

Torque To Yield. Components MUST be discarded and replaced if removed or loosened.

Specifications.
-Con Rod Nuts : 25Nm, then rotate an additional 90 degrees.
-Camshaft & Idler Sprocket Bolts : 20Nm, then rotate an additional 40 degrees.

 

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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:11 am 
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Dropped off the block today at ECR for a clean, measure and hone/bore and crankshaft measure/grind.

Also have my HGHSPD plates ready to go on once it earns them! Gotta go a bit faster before then :)

They didn't really suit my previous car (japper) Image

but ah well, you get that now and then.

 

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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:57 am 
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thats a nice Magna. I love it. and whats the current front bar on the wagon?
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