AU vct motor in to an XF

[Matty87]

Hi there

I have an 86 XF Falcon and Im going to put an AU vct motor in it with a manual gear box and i was wondering if any1 could help me out and give me some tips on how hard its going to be putting it in. engine mounts wiring loom etc etc would be much appreciated thanks.

[Leeroy]

i hear that you will have to modify the sump.

[FGII-XR6]

possible yes easy no you will need a series one ECU as it has smart lock which you can get a bypass unit for. smartshield in S2/3 can't be bypassed. you'll then need to canabilise an AU one loom to get the bits you need including tranny wiring as you will need to use a BTR tranny or the ECU will go into LHM and will have no power. you'll need to also adapt a BTR shifter and linkages. like I said doable but not easy

[waggaclint]

Originally Posted by Matty87

AU vct motor in it with a manual gear box

it shouldnt be that hard if ya use the sump eng mounts etc of a xg ute (dont quote me on this but it should swap over)and the au T5 g-box (which some xf came out with as well)it should all go in easy as for wiring i think it would be easier just go with a after market ecu (wolf ems microtec etc)it should go better with a afta market ecu as well....