OptionsCar reviews - Ford - Falcon - XR8 sedanFord models18 Oct 2001 XR8's cast-iron 5.0-litre pushrod V8 produces 220kW at 5250rpm, and 435Nm of torque at 4000rpm. The imported engine is stripped down to a short block by Tickford, then fitted with a new camshaft, new cylinder-heads with improved breathing, larger stainless steel valves and springs and opened-up ports. The combustion chamber is machined for improved airflow and the heads are shaved to achieve a 9.4:1 compression ratio. The coupe de grace is the fitment of the low friction roller-rockers that allow the engine to rev higher. Further work is done on the upper and lower intake manifolds - the former to allow fitment of a special Tickford designed 70mm throttle body. A recalibrated fuel regulator increases fuel pressure. As a final embellishment, each engine is personally engraved by the builder. The XR8 also gets a special low backpressure high flow exhaust manifold. The 220kW engine requires the use of premium unleaded fuel. Did you know?The AU series body is 25 per cent stiffer than previous EL series FalconAll car reviews![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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