Not So Tuff Ea-s-

04-09-2005, 07:14 PM

just wondering if any body could tell me how to make my falcon a little faster? its a 5spd 3.9 CFI. and its on gas. it goes pretty well on high octane pump fuel but still lacks power at the bottom end.
cheers.

used:

EFFalcon · 04-09-2005, 07:16 PM

its going to be suggested sooner or later.
MPFI conversion, even the LPG will gain power with the extra manifold space.

04-09-2005, 07:27 PM

how much would i be lookin at???

CruizinEB · 04-09-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

its going to be suggested sooner or later.
MPFI conversion.

i was going to say that

Damo · 04-09-2005, 07:44 PM

I guess you were too slow CRUZIN EB!

You could probably get all the parts needed for the conversion second hand for around $200-$300, a mechanic would probably charge a fortun to do it for you and wouldn't know what he's doing anyway.

I've got a bare EA MPI manifold you can have for $10. :P

Psycho Chicken · 04-09-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CRUIZIN EB

i was going to say that

So was I, but I own a V8.

TuMor · 04-09-2005, 10:01 PM

If i were you

Mpfi conversion
Find a top end off an el xr6 (fairmont) they pull power figures close to the v8s
Extractors full system
Cam

06EVL · 05-09-2005, 11:16 AM

Turbo!!!!

1TUFEA · 05-09-2005, 12:37 PM

dump the ea and get a ba turbz

ilsautomotive · 05-09-2005, 12:52 PM

Since no one else has said it, a short diff ratio will improve your bottom end.

TuMor · 05-09-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouty

Since no one else has said it, a short diff ratio will improve your bottom end.

They sure do!. my mate had one in an mpfi 3-spd EA, gave it such a good takeoff and picked up well in every gear

05-09-2005, 01:09 PM

a mechanic gave me a quote, he says its a big job and it will cost round $1300. i think thats a bit much. but ill keep lookin into it.

TuMor · 05-09-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFEA-S-

a mechanic gave me a quote, he says its a big job and it will cost round $1300. i think thats a bit much. but ill keep lookin into it.

That seems a bit high, you could have a cam and exhaust for that!

Rmyers · 05-09-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1TUFFEA-S-

a mechanic gave me a quote, he says its a big job and it will cost round $1300. i think thats a bit much. but ill keep lookin into it.

Their is enough info and resources on here to help you do the conversion yourself. Do a search and you'll find more than enough topics outlining how to do it.

06-09-2005, 05:13 PM

im really considering doing the conversion.although not sure if i want to do it myself.i cant find the info outlining how to do it , even after like 5 different searches...if any body has/knows of anyone selling the parts i need can you let mu know.. cheers.
and also a list of parts that i need as i have no idea.
cheers.......craig

SileNceR · 06-09-2005, 08:22 PM

www.fordtech.com

check a wrecker for parts...

get the inlet manifold, including fuel rail, injectors, loom etc...
should be ok with CFI dizzy,
Get MPFI Fuel Pump and ECU also,
and also airbox and piping, unless your planning on running a Pod filter or similar?

I had no idea what I was doing and I pulled it off.

09-09-2005, 03:59 PM

Hey Guys, I'm new here. i've just a couple of questions. Any answers much appreciated. I've got a 89 EA Ghia, with a LSD diff and i can't get it to do a stand still on petrol or gas, in the wet or dry! i've got pacemaker extractors,2 1/2 inch high flow cat,and a bmc air filter and soon to have a 2 1/2 right through. Is there something wrong with my car, or do i just not have enough power? thx all

ilsautomotive · 09-09-2005, 04:10 PM

Welcome, you will most likely need to start with your diff as the ratio is probably too tall. Also check your throttle cable is not stretched.

saudia_man · 09-09-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuMor

Find a top end off an el xr6 (fairmont) they pull power figures close to the v8's

bwhahahaha

TuMor · 09-09-2005, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by saudia_man

bwhahahaha

i said 'close'

I Want A Ford · 10-09-2005, 01:24 PM

Putting the head off an El onto an ea block will probably make it go slower! The EL heads had a much greater dome in them thats why ef el pistons had such a small dish in them. Unless you're going to put acl race pistons (or somthing similar) with a shallow dish in them the el head will do you no good!

CruizinEB · 10-09-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo

I guess you were too slow CRUZIN EB!

What do you mean

LOL

ea_boss_05 · 11-09-2005, 07:22 PM

go for an eb xr6 head, they were alot better than the standard falcon one