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Old 25-10-2011, 12:47 PM   #1
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Default vct ecu

Gday all just need some info on the vct motor and ecu.
I have a 2000 build date fairmont and went to convert the vct parts of another car to mine.
What parts do i need and can i use an xr 6 ecu or a fairmont ghia ecu and does it have to be the ecu for that year ?.
I think logically the fairmont ghia ecu should work without issue but would apreciate any advice on this conversion.
I know about cam limitation etc but i only want to do a small build and think for a road car this mod will be all i will want
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Old 25-10-2011, 02:33 PM   #2
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XR ecu gives more power and adaptive shift. you can't swap series one for series 2/3 or the other way around so series one in series one but series 2 or 3 can be swaped with each other but not to a series one
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Old 25-10-2011, 02:54 PM   #3
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Bummer thanks mate was bidding on 1999 one so it must be a series 1 so wont go in my series 2 thanks mate.
Just 2 other questions
What about just putting an xr6 cam in mine $ 210 brand new from Ford will it run with my standard ecu or will it need a tune and is there any power benefit ?
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Old 25-10-2011, 03:00 PM   #4
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to get it running properly you need the XR6 HP cam , fuel rail and reg and ECU or you will have difficulties
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Old 25-10-2011, 03:58 PM   #5
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can get brand new xr 6 ecu for $ 350- 400 cam $ 210 new from Ford and rail $ ? dont know where to buy from .Given the head is also meant to be different to the standard intech do i need that or isnt there that much difference to matter.
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Old 25-10-2011, 04:02 PM   #6
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P.s will my body control module work with xr 6 ecu.
From what i can think it should.
Sorry about all the questions but it is my first computer car i have ever tried to modify the other one an xh ute i just did exhaust and intake.
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Old 25-10-2011, 06:56 PM   #7
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the head has a different casting but the valves are the same size so I would think minimal difference the BEM will be fine once the car is taught the new ECU they can be married up all this needs to be done by a mechanic with a scan tool.
all the parts can be had a lot cheaper on ebay if you keep an eye out you should be able to do the lot for 200 to 250
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Old 25-10-2011, 07:35 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the info great not to be treated like an idiot for asking.
I was still into holdens when the au first came out and remember thinking they were shockers.
These days after 2 months owning one i couldnt be happier.
One website has them rated as the best bang for buck 2nd hand family car around and i have to agree wholeheartedly.
Chris at bluepower put it on the dyno and did a few tweaks after i put the pacey 4499s and lukey exhaust ba snorkel and k & n panel filter on and got 119 rwkw out of it from 107 and did it at a very good price.
Not huge kw but the acceleration is great and it is now more fun to drive.
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Old 25-10-2011, 07:42 PM   #9
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Oh forgot to mention Theo who had a play with it as well.
Thanks fellas
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