Update. XPLODE changes form to cover off the desire for triple carbed Cologne Vee-Sixes
As part of my Indpendent runner carb work for 200 and 250 cubic inch in-line sixes, I've got a wicked CVHO6 adaptor which takes out the EFI system for three 500 CFM Holley 2-bbls but still uses the o2 sensor and EEC V program diagnostics.
Contact me on
Morning.Star@xtra.co.nz and quote
CVHO6 if you are interested.
In addition, here in New Zeland I'm busy working on an XEC modifcation of stock 3-door Sport Explorers and 2-door Rangers and 5 door ones as Explorer GT5. Its based on post 1995 with ODB2. Its sort of a Saleen XP8/XP6 vehicle enhancement project.
I can create rebuilds of US maket Sports to become Explorer GT3 and the Rangers GT2 ( which I term as 5-door, 3 door, 2 door even though it could be argure that a Sport is really a 2-door). The rare 2001 Ranger lwb 4-door would be GT4. Basically, I want the later Fox /SN 95 Mustang or 2002 Explorer IRS unit so I can pump up the hp to 300 ponies without murdering the driver in a roll over.
Getting back to the carb mod on an existing EEC V EFI vehicle.
As most know, the SOHC is faster and quicker than a stock GT 40 headed 5.0 Exploder V8 because it has a 5-stage auto, revs to 6200 rpm, and is lighter. It is though, in stock form, a heap more fragile. Most problems are the service issues of 21 to 64 hours to replace the nerked plastic timing chain guides, and all the drama that goes with ripping an engine trans and heads off a German V6 in the 4 x4 machines. Once the labour is done on a 500 ping timing chain and a better cam profile and valves added, you've got an easy 300 hp with an specific intake mod. The existing EECV parts allow diagnosis to engine and trans to be doen even if the intake is changed to a carb item. In this aspact, its not unlike an LPGas conversion.
Over here, we have a stock conversion NZ/Oz firewall to make them right hand drive, air plenumb and ventillation a/c parts similar to TF Cortina Six a/c knock offs, rack and pinion steering is off the shelf, and once they get a proper IRS suspension system and a Bronco II reserve tank to expand on the too small 16.6 us gallon tank they ran on the Sports, it should be a great combination.
I'm selling my Right Hand Drive Explorer, and looking at importing a US Sport to try these modifications.