In 2002 with the launch of its xr6 turbo, ford australia showed the world how. I was driving home and turned a corner when the engine would revs but wouldnt move, this occured in reverse and drive. Currently the falcon lineup is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, yet inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus hardtops were available. A short video on my experiences in changing the automatic transmission fluid on a ba ford falcon i understand bf falcons are similar in design so these experiences could be utilized. Robinson precision engines can convert your na ford xr6 to turbo spec using genuine ford parts as well as a genuine brand new garrett gt35 turbocharger the same as used on the stock turbo cars. I some what know what i need to do to get this done getting a bit of information here and there, i came here because i want in depth knowledge from people that have done this. Weight remains similar to the early ba xr6 turbo but with an extra 5kw and substantially greater torque, its reasonable to expect a measurable performance improvement in the latest model. My ba xr6 turbo has started what seems to be slipping in the clutch. Turbosmart iwg75 internal wastegate actuator ford xr6. I can open the drivers door only via the key, and have replaced the remote battery already i assume both actuators have not failed at he same time, is there a fuse etc that could have failed. Reason im wanting to change is my auto box has just blown itself and i can get a manual box cheap, just trying to work out other stuff that i need. During the 1980s, turbo specialists attempted to replace discontinued falcon v8s with privatelydeveloped cars, including a twinturbo xf 4. Xr6 turbo 6 speed zf auto transmission oil cooler kit fits. My ba xr6 turbo has started what seems to be slipping in.
This vehicle has a 4 door saloon body style with a front mounted engine that delivers power to the rear wheels. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of ford falcon xr6 turbo 5speed ba man. Gday i just bought a ba xr6 and i want to change it from a auto to a manual just after a rough cost and where i can get it done or buy the kit cheers. When that happened, had to drive around using the gears to slow me down it was a 5 speed manual then use the handbrake to bring me to a stop.
Price shown is a price guide only based on information provided to us by the. However, dot 5 fluid should never be added to vehicles that specify dot 3 or 4 fluid, as brake system damage can occur. New tremec 6speed upgrade for all v8 eb through to ba and ba xr6 turbo. My first car, a toyota corona got the same fault brake fluid completely leaked away so no brakes. Sludgy oil can eventually block the oil feed to the turbocharger which then starves and fails. Automatic transmissions for ford falcon for sale ebay. This conversion will bring your cars performance to the xr6 turbo level, with the same refinement and fuel economy as the factory turbo. Txt only no calls wrecking wrecking only this 2005 ba mk2 xr6 turbo 6 speed manual. Ford xr6 internal wastegate actuator iwg provides better turbo response and greater sensitivity when managing boost pressures. The falcon xr6 turbo is part of fords ba family of cars. Ford ba falcon xr6 turbo 4 speed auto automatic transmission. All ford australia falcon ba series xr sedan versions offered for the year 2003 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. I have a ba ford falcon ute rtv manual and the clutch pedal. Just completed a manual conversion on my ba ford falcon and i stuck with the auto ecu because you have to change all the ignition and ecu, pcm, icc etc if you want to put a manual ecu in.
Today i show you how to do the simple task of doing transmission fluid and transmission filter change in a ba ford falcon. Hey guys, bought a wrecked ba for bugger all this one got kissed by a mack truck. We are the preeminent provider of new car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region. Auto to manual conversion questions australian ford forums. Ba xr6 na convert to turbo questions the pub welcome to the australian ford. We have had great results with various levels of modification so much so we have developed various packages from mild to wild.
Ba falcon xr6 turbo ute central locking not working my 2003 utes central locking is not working from the remote fob. Ford falcon workshop and repair manual the ford falcon is a fullsize auto that has been produced by ford australia because 1960. Jan 06, 20 xr6 turbo blowing flames 6 spd manual ba mkii xforce 3. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Ford began production of the ba xr6 turbo, an iconic car in 2002. The ford falcon is a fullsized car that was manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. Ford ba falcon xr6 turbo 2002 2007 buyers guide unlike holden, which enjoyed significant success with its vl commodore turbo, ford spent decades avoiding a forcedinduction falcon. Hi guys, wondering if anyones got any info on if swapping running gear between a ute and a wagon is easily achievable, as far as i know the wagon and the ute run the same chassis so im wondering if everything will swap over with relative ease, from engine, gearbox, tailshaft, diff even suspension as the wagons also run leaf springs. Unlike holden, which enjoyed significant success with its vl commodore turbo, ford spent. Sep 21, 2007 hey guys did a search couldnt find much i got my self a carby for courier ute carby and i have a friend sellign a worked fe 2. A mate of mine has what is as far as we can confirm the first ba in australia to be converted from auto to manual, he has had the manual in and running for about 45 months. Sourcing alternativereplacement turbo for a ba xr6t. I pulled over and noticed the transmission fluid leaking quite fast. The car was originally available with a 4 speed btr transmission and a 5 speed manual known as the t5. An awesome machine my question is this, ford in aus specifie a 15w40 grade of oil, i have read almost all of sprintmans posts re bp visco 5000 5w40 and currently have it in the sump know. Its an easy job with just a couple of simple tools. Ba xr6 turbo bf xr6 turbo performance parts intune. Ba xr6 turbo auto to manual hi, can any one point me in the right direction to change the settings in our auto ecu to allow our manual gearbox to run.
This turbo car the enjoyed cult status among automotive enthusiasts. Early xr6 turbos came with fivespeed manual transmission or a. Recently reconned turbotec gt3582r turbo, runs and drives beautifully. Of course, you should check your owners manual first to make sure dot 4 can be used in your vehicle.
Transmission parts for ford falcon for sale shop with. Zf lifeguard fluid 6 suit bffg ford falcon 6 speed transmission x 6 6hp26 oil. I have a ford falcon xr6 turbo which generates 240kw, thru twin ohead cams, vct and a garrett turbo. Have tried to bleed clutch and there seems to be no fluid pressure. The ford bf falcon was a fullsize vehicles which was made by the ford engine company in victoria, australian continent. Clutch fluid is ans answered by a verified au auto mechanic. It doesnt absorb moisture like dot 3 and 4 fluids do, and it has a higher boiling point. Designed as a direct bolton replacement for the factory part, the xr6 iwg is easy to install and requires no special tools or fabrication. Alright so as the title says i want to turbo my na ba xr6 no i dont wanna put a turbo engine in or sell and buy a turbo. This new model introduced numerous mechanical improvements to the falcon, including yet not restricted to an increasing compression ratio and enhanced.
Ace clutches carry a large range of standard replacement and high performance clutches and flywheels for these applications. Ba, bf and fg xr6 turbo and f6 performance specialists. A six speed man trans was introduced in the mk 2 versions. All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. The ba replaced the au series and in most respects it has been a significant upgrade, as ford attempted to take more of the family sedan market from holden. Cobras stage 2 kit reliably delivers full power in almost all conditions and for extended periods of time. A turbocharged variant of the barra engine was introduced in a new xr6. T5 manual conversion minus a few bits removed from my xr6 gearbox is in perfect condition and shifts well acs clutch done less than 10,000ks flywheel concentric slave cylinder crossmember tailshaft yoke ba manual ecu ba manual wiring loom if you are converting auto to manual you will need pedal box clutch fluid reservoir tailshaft happy to post australia wide.
But, like most brilliant achievements, the xr6t was the brainchild not of. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. The ford falcon xr8 is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its engine located in the front, and a 4 door saloon sedan bodyshell. Ford falcon fairlane ba bf series repair manual ellery 20022008 new. A short video on my experiences in changing the automatic transmission fluid on a ba ford falcon i understand bf falcons are similar in. Barra 240t dohc 24 valve turbo 6 cylinder petrol ba ba ii xr6 turbo. It would have a new ball bearing cartridge and be as good as new. Ford ba bf xr6 turbo and f6 cobra kits nizpro turbocharging.
Inbox for more photos and info 6k slightly negotiable 2003 ba xr6 turbo 7 months rego 160xxxkms auto upgraded injectors 750cc upgraded new valve springs new cam sensor heavy duty water pump after market blow off valve aero flow bigger intercooler with 3inch piping upgraded turbo by garret new manual boost tee psi set to 10 psi but can go higher. Conversion is done and starts etc, just has a limiter at 2500 rpm i believe we need to change a few settings for vss. Jul 07, 2018 today i show you how to do the simple task of doing transmission fluid and transmission filter change in a ba ford falcon. If there was ever any lingering doubts about the xr6 as a muscle car they were blown away by the sizzling hot turbocharged model. The manual bf xr6 turbo should be more easily capable of sub six second 0 100 kmh and the auto should trail by a reduced margin. Originally dubbed hiride prior to release, in early 2003 ford australia held. But the plan of a simple engine swap has turned into a legit build. Ford babf xr6 turbo sedan 20032007 xforce australia. The ford range uses the t5 manual transmission, as fitted to the xf 6 cylinder. Transmission fluid change ba bf ford falcon youtube. Ftg did a conversion on a wagon and when the question was asked it was legal because.
The ford falcon xr8 is one of the ba model family from ford. Oct 12, 2015 ba bf xr6t is a garrett gt3582r with a 1. Feb 17, 2012 i have a ba ford falcon ute rtv manual and the clutch pedal has become very soft and only has half of its pedal stroke. Ba xr6 turbo bf xr6 turbo performance parts intune motorsport. Price shown is a price guide only based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. Get the best deals on transmission parts for ford falcon. How to add brake fluid vehicle features official ford. All ford australia falcon baseries xr sedan versions offered for the year 2003 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. With our stage 2 package, it will bring your na barra up to similar power output to that of a stock xr6 turbo. Cobras stage 2 kit reliably allows a ba, bf and f6 turbo engine to develop a healthy 390 engine kilowatts along with vastly more torque. Ford babffg xr6 na packages independent motorsports. Had the car towed home and when i got home, the transmission performed as per normal, it selected gears and drove forward and reversed and changed. Intune motorsport offer ba xr6 turbo and bf xr6 turbo upgrade packages and. The theft code is the computer telling you the car doesnt register to the computer it happened with mine put your manual computer in and retune the keys to your car you must have 2 keys it will do a perimeter reset and the computers will talk but your stereo wont work because that will need to be tuned also.
This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. Best synthetic oil for a 6 cylinder turbo bob is the oil guy. Ba turbo auto to manual conversion ford modifications website. Auto to manual conversion questions i done the manual conversion on my series 3 wagon 3 weeks ago, i use my auto tailshaft its a little bit too long but still works fine, im running the auto ecu atm havnt done the resistor trick as of yet, the conversion itself is pretty straight forward.
Ford falcon manual gearbox rear wheel drive suit ba bf 4. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont bathe luxuryoriented version of the falcon. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 5. A manual transmission was available in threespeed column shift in. Redbooks used car price search lets you check the value of a new car before you buy or sell. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 4 litre turbocharged 6 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 322 bhp 326 ps240 kw at 5250 rpm and. Ba xr6 na convert to turbo questions australian ford forums. Body kits for ford falcon for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Ford falcon xr6 turbo ba cars for sale in australia. For reference, the stock babf xr6 makes 3kw at the rear wheels on our dyno. The ba brought more refinements for the xr6, a logical extension of the sixcylinder sports sedan theme, but it also brought a new dimension in the form of the xr6 turbo. Thinking about purchasing a ba to fg ford falcon, or interested.
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