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Old 29-10-2015, 05:56 PM   #1
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Default AUIII XR8 220 kW engine - thoughts?

I'm looking at getting an AUIII XR8 220 kW Windsor for my AUII Fairlane. I'm aware of ECU and BEM issues and have a solution for that. I also have an AUII trans which apparently suits an AUIII engine, and I have the tailshaft and other required parts for the engine bay, etc.

The seller is asking for me to make an offer on the engine and ECU. So I'm wondering what do people think is a fair price? Engine has done 110,000 kms.

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Old 29-10-2015, 06:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: AUIII XR8 220 kW engine - thoughts?

depending on how generous the seller is anywhere between $800-$1500...they go for
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yeah id offer a $1000
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Old 29-10-2015, 07:53 PM   #4
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If it has the 70mm TB, oil cooler, and ECU, then $1500 is ok.
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Default Re: AUIII XR8 220 kW engine - thoughts?

Unfortunately I missed out on the engine I enquired about above.

I still would like to get some advice please, as I've now got the opportunity to get an AU series 1 TS50 220 engine for my AUII.

I think there are problems with AU1 going into AU2, is that right? Electronics...

Would the premium brakes from the AU1 TS50 fit my AU2 okay?
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Imo series 3 cast iron head 220's are the best motors in 5l guise.
Alloy headed 220 motors really aren't that great.
Perm brakes from s1 won't fit.
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Thank you for the information.
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Imo series 3 cast iron head 220's are the best motors in 5l guise.
Alloy headed 220 motors really aren't that great.
Why do you say that?
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Cobra cam and low comp of the alloy heads make them lazy compared to the cast headed xr8 ones.
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I remember Tickford engineers claiming the all iron 220 sounded better too, if that is at all possible
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I thought the alloy headed sounded better in mine.
Have been told that the combustion chamber of the gt40p head makes them sound a bit tinny compared to say e7's or svo alloys
I did find this when I swapped motors in my car.
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Default Re: AUIII XR8 220 kW engine - thoughts?

I have an au wagon with a 220kw motor xr8 diff, full leather for pretty cheap if anyone would want it.
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I have an au wagon with a 220kw motor xr8 diff, full leather for pretty cheap if anyone would want it.

Any pics or a build thread you can point me to

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If interested inbox me and i can send info and pics
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