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Old 24-12-2010, 09:31 PM   #174
auIILTD
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Originally Posted by Fordsgofaster
New to the AU's, just purchased a AU11 1tonner needing a little TLC to replace my series1 XH that has been very reliable. Was not really actively looking to update but 2 things happened, first the ac quit in the xh for the 2nd time in a week & then while waiting for my work vehicle to get a wheel alignment I just went for a walk through a neighbouring car yard where I saw the au & to be honest I wasn't that interest in the ute at first glance but when I sat in this thing I couldn't believe the night & day difference between this era ute & its predecessor for comfort if your a tall person. Plus its nice to have an engine with similar spec to the sedan of its era instead of the pre dated setup the XH has.

So 10 years late I've updated to an AU.
Better Late than never. Welcome. AU's are one of the most reliable cars made - just check how many Ford Sold.

Again welcome
Stu
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2002 AU II LTD

5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust.

Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph


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2002 XR8 pursuit 250

Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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