Au v8 to xr8 specs??

[ozz829]

Gday all, still trying to figure out if im posting in the right area, so sorry if not.
But i recently got an AU fairmont v8 wagon and was wondering what the differences were between it and its xr8 sedan brother. I wanted to find out to try and get it as close to the xr8s specs as possible.
thanks in advance,
- OZZ829

[redauxr8]

You talking engine wise?

And what year fairmont/xr8 u wanna compare?

[phillyc]

The standard AU V8 was 175kW. The XR8 went from 185 to 200 to 220kw over the years.

The XR had a larger exhaust than the standard V8 with twin tips. Similar difference to what existed between Fairmont Ghia (VCT engine) and the XR6 VCT which were 168kW & 172kW respectively. The exhaust was THE difference.

The biggest difference was tuning and throttle body? between the 185 and 200kW versions. The 220kW had alloy heads and different cams.

PS other than that you need to be more specific (if you can) in your questions. As suggested by redau.

[Mr Hardware]

This is what you're looking for mate.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11203667

[redauxr8]

Originally Posted by phillyc

The standard AU V8 was 175kW. The XR8 went from 185 to 200 to 220kw over the years.

The XR had a larger exhaust than the standard V8 with twin tips. Similar difference to what existed between Fairmont Ghia (VCT engine) and the XR6 VCT which were 168kW & 172kW respectively. The exhaust was THE difference.

The biggest difference was tuning and throttle body? between the 185 and 200kW versions. The 220kW had alloy heads and different cams.

PS other than that you need to be more specific (if you can) in your questions. As suggested by redau.

The 220kw did not have alloy heads... All cast iron gt 40's.....

[CRAIGAU3220]

Originally Posted by redauxr8

The 220kw did not have alloy heads... All cast iron gt 40's.....

TE 2, 220kw Got alloy heads.

AUXR8 220KW, Got modified cast iron GT40P'S.

[Mont5.0]

roller rockers on XR's and not on Fairmonts??

[CAT600]

Another difference between 175kw and 185kw that has not been noted (unless it is on pages 2,3 or 4 of the sticky thread linked above..... I did'nt bother to read them :togo: ) is that the 185kw had an alloy spun intake trumpet in the upper airbox half.

Daniel

[Mont5.0]

Originally Posted by CAT600

Another difference between 175kw and 185kw that has not been noted (unless it is on pages 2,3 or 4 of the sticky thread linked above..... I did'nt bother to read them :togo: ) is that the 185kw had an alloy spun intake trumpet in the upper airbox half.

Daniel

^^ is this in the air box itself (lid)?? I am only asking as i have never seen anything except plastic in any AU airbox?

[CRAIGAU3220]

Yes, air box lid.

[JC]

Originally Posted by Mont5.0

^^ is this in the air box itself (lid)?? I am only asking as i have never seen anything except plastic in any AU airbox?

Yep, I have one in the shed.

[ozz829]

yeah sorry, i meant engine wise. Thanks to all u folks for already replying and helping me out. Much appreciated.

Yeah sweet, i was tole that the exhaust and manifold were usually the first place to start. then someone suggested, i think it was a roller cam?
im not fully literate so bare with me.

cheers

[RG]

Originally Posted by CAT600

Another difference between 175kw and 185kw that has not been noted (unless it is on pages 2,3 or 4 of the sticky thread linked above..... I did'nt bother to read them :togo: ) is that the 185kw had an alloy spun intake trumpet in the upper airbox half.

Daniel

I thought all XR8's got that. I have one in my old lid in the shed.

[CAT600]

Originally Posted by RG

I thought all XR8's got that. I have one in my old lid in the shed.

They do Russ, I was referring to what the 175kw "non-XR" V8 didnt get.

Daniel