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Old 10-02-2006, 06:26 PM   #1
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Default AU6 Flash Tune by G&D - every KW counts

With the advent of Fash Tune, G&D have been tuning an increasing number of Falcons.

Those of you with an AU will be well aware of the effort required for each KW gain. In the context of V8s and turbo sixes picking up 28 rwkw after a tune and mods may not seem a big deal. When you start at 119 rwkw and gain close to 28 rwkw you are approaching a 25% increase in rear wheel power.






G&D started with a stock AU six.

All modifcations were bolt on - the engine internals were not touched.

First the exhaust went to be replaced by Pacemaker competition spec extractors and a G&D spec mandrel bent 2.5 exhaust system fitted with a high flow metal substrate catalytic convertor.





The air inlet was replaced with the G&D Air Box and Intake Kit.




Using Flash Tune and G&D’s tuning expertise healthy gains were made in both power and torque throughout the rpm range.







If you want to book your AU in for a tune or simply want to know more about what G&D can do for your AU give Glenn or Matt a call on 5996 1813.












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Old 10-02-2006, 06:36 PM   #2
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im curious as to how much it would cost for what you have written above,

or just the flash tuner. with tuning (if needed. not sure of all the details on how they work)

and if you guys know about what sort of stuff happens with warranties if those mod's are done (or would i be ebst off ringing ford- my car is under extended warranty)
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Old 10-02-2006, 06:57 PM   #3
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Very good numbers from an XR6. Auto or manual?

Also, would have been nice to see what each mod actually did.


Oh, and its coming to Heathcote next time right?
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Very good numbers from an XR6. Auto or manual?

Also, would have been nice to see what each mod actually did.


Oh, and its coming to Heathcote next time right?
looks like a manual, according to the Dyno graph...





and im not to sure on how to read them, but it looks like the car has lost some down low... is that the case or am i jsut retarded :P
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:03 PM   #5
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thats impressive for headers/exhaust, intake and tune..

my car has made 136.7rwkw with just cat/back system and intake..
what gains do you think there are to be had with headers and custome edit tune?
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and im not to sure on how to read them, but it looks like the car has lost some down low... is that the case or am i jsut retarded :P
It hasnt lost any down low , it just hasnt gained asmuch as it has up top.

Congrats and enjoy your new power....
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:05 PM   #7
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Has to be a manual, I agree.
Hasnt lost anything down low though, its an overall increase and the real low part of the graph is irrelevant anyhow, thats major low rpms no on would drive at anyhow. The real gains are there to see up high.

Mind you, at 119rwkw stock it's a hell of an engine to start with anyhow.. most XR6's dont run that stock.
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It's a manual,all testing was started from a low 1500rpm.Next step will be a camshaft upgrade.Unfortunately the owner isn't a drag racer but maybe we can pursuade him _2: Looking forward to applying this formula to some BA I6's.
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:14 PM   #9
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Looks like I'll have to up the power or change the diff in mine. Too many manual XR6's with good power numbers getting around at the moment.
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:17 PM   #10
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Big numbers for a stockish AU (more than my ef anyway)
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i need headers and a custom edit tune after seeing that..
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:23 PM   #12
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Well done Glenn and the boys at G & D for getting behind other Ford models, it's another string to the bow and going by the interest generated there's no shortage of potential customers wanting their AU's going quicker
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:24 PM   #13
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can you run a turbo off a flash tune ? or would an aftermarket unit still be needed
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:27 PM   #14
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Waiting to see some T3's get tickled if the XR6's are anything to go by it should be good!!
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can you run a turbo off a flash tune ? or would an aftermarket unit still be needed
the factory MAP sensor only has a range of 1-bar, and most of that range is used to measure vacuum but you can replace it with a 3-bar MAP sensor and then re-scale the load tables to suit.. with the SCT-based edit, you can change the data in the tables as well as the values on the tables X and Y axis... just need a 2 or 3-bar map sensor and the edit.. so yes you can use the edit for forced induction...

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get something like the JMM interceptor that has its own MAP sensor....
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Thats a really good improvement for a stock internal engine. Just two question though if you could ..What would be the differences between manual and auto's power? Also the head on the test car appears to be a hp motor...would these results be similar with a standard AU six head?

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Thats a really good improvement for a stock internal engine. Just two question though if you could ..What would be the differences between manual and auto's power? Also the head on the test car appears to be a hp motor...would these results be similar with a standard AU six head?

Cheers Stav
On average an auto car will produce around 8-10rwkw less than a manual due to its extra rotating mass and torque convertors slippage not matching the manuals 1 to 1 drive to the rear wheels.Results would be similar with both styles of cyl head,even the stock AU head is a pretty good thing.
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On average an auto car will produce around 8-10rwkw less than a manual due to its extra rotating mass and torque convertors slippage not matching the manuals 1 to 1 drive to the rear wheels.Results would be similar with both styles of cyl head,even the stock AU head is a pretty good thing.
That makes me feel a lot better about my cars output then. Would be similar but deduct the auto (about 12kw different).
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I like the look of the airbox. I've got a replacement intake pipe that fits the EF-size pipe mouth, not the smaller AU size - would your box mate to the pipe?

I'm on the other side of Melbourne, so getting to Cranbourne is tough. If you could do a tune on a Saturday I would definitely be interested.
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Very good numbers from an XR6. Auto or manual?

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Oh, and its coming to Heathcote next time right?
: Jobs right mate its on the truck with or with out the owner :the_finge lol.........
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: Jobs right mate its on the truck with or with out the owner :the_finge lol.........
Thats what I like to hear.

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I like the look of the airbox. I've got a replacement intake pipe that fits the EF-size pipe mouth, not the smaller AU size - would your box mate to the pipe?

I'm on the other side of Melbourne, so getting to Cranbourne is tough. If you could do a tune on a Saturday I would definitely be interested.
G&D air boxes are the best made box, there insulated fit perfectly and have a very nice finish most important it works well.
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Thats what I like to hear.

Competition is good, spurs me on!
maybe I could just borrow it + put it back later if mine fails next time :
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maybe I could just borrow it + put it back later if mine fails next time :
well, you have this year to play with it.. I'm not in a position to change my car too much in 06 so your XR8 might have a chance... at least for this year :

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Looks like I might go the flash tuner in the future as I won't be selling the AU in a hurry as in the next year I will trade the wifesMazda SP20 in for a Mazda CX-7 as the family car.
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Mind you, at 119rwkw stock it's a hell of an engine to start with anyhow.. most XR6's dont run that stock.
Isn't that the truth, a freak engine!l
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Mine was 123rwKw stock.
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I like the look of the airbox. I've got a replacement intake pipe that fits the EF-size pipe mouth, not the smaller AU size - would your box mate to the pipe?

I'm on the other side of Melbourne, so getting to Cranbourne is tough. If you could do a tune on a Saturday I would definitely be interested.

I'm sure they could work something out. I would make sure of it lol. :

While they play with your car you can come round for a drink :

Sorry I cant remember your real name.
I was in the truck. Whoosha is my old man.

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Mine was 123rwKw stock.
Exception rather then the rule. Stiddy's is the same. They are out there but they are the exception. Most of us have to work damn hard just to get to the level of stock from some of these engines. :( I wish I got one of them.

(I suspect Scminer1's EF is another of these engines).
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