What'll We Do With The AU? Deciding the fate of my semi-YouTube-famous Ford

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@davidorama6690 28 дней назад

The AU is a keeper. Respray. Keep it forever.

@klasseact6663 27 дней назад

...but remove the chrome arches🤷‍♂️

@HazeyAuto 28 дней назад

AU Series IV. We are back, baby.

@dalechenoweth915 28 дней назад

Don't sell it. It may take a few years, but you will want it back and there won't be anything like it anymore.

@bysvl 28 дней назад

"it just looks a bit drab, a bit run down" compared to every single other AU i think you're doing alright lol and oh boy this thing is gonna scoot when its done

@dazzamac70 28 дней назад

Totally love the idea of the OEM+ project - an AU Fairmont Ghia Turbo could have been the prequel to the phenomenal G6E Turbo!!

@davidvincent2838 28 дней назад

You know who does know all about turboing intechs? Nathan Camilleri from Hack Shop garage. Probably a bit extreme for what you want to do BUT, he knows the basics too which you'll need like oil and water line modifications etc. His Fairlane is an absolute rocket.

@stevenloynds3691 28 дней назад

That's the man I remember, before the magna drama...good to see your getting excited again.

@nowhere529 28 дней назад

Its already perfect the way ot is , a Car that vintage is allowed a little faded paint.

@georgewashington6171 25 дней назад

I am the singular guy cheering on the intech, it really doesnt get enough love these days. Intech for the win!

@troycreely9344 28 дней назад

Love your plan for the Au.

@SteveMack 28 дней назад

👍PS, in a rare trip through Ipswich yesterday, I was behind a car with a motoringbox sticker on the rear windscreen! Not one that is on this channel, and I couldn't see who was driving

@shannonireland9057 29 дней назад

Hi Shawn.Sounds like a good plan to breathe some new life into the AU!

@EnviXR81 27 дней назад

DO IT MATE!! Absolutely!

@vincekara9446 28 дней назад

The AU looks pretty good as it is TBH! I haven't seen many in this condition. Looking forward to the build. Cheers

@jims-k7451 27 дней назад

Sounds like you need to start thinking about what to do with the BA, once the mighty AU becomes even more superior.

@AlbanyHermes 27 дней назад

I’d love a turbo intech build series

@benbowles1014 27 дней назад

Like your plans for the AU, mate. But please, for the love of God, get rid of those chrome wheel arch moulds!

@jamesaustralian9829 26 дней назад

Or put the other Ghia chrome trims on it so it suits

@ngodongbach473 28 дней назад

I'm thrilled the mighty AU is staying with us! a new paint job will make it look amazing!

@browie316 28 дней назад

The VCT really likes boost, seen a few impressive ones getting around. Gonna make a nice sleeper :) Oh and I'd get it dynoed before and after, will make for great content.

@tturi2 28 дней назад

100%

@richarddeane5389 27 дней назад

The au /vt videos kept you views at your highest and kept your channel running glad your doing more on the au.

@munckintattoolover24 28 дней назад

Great plan and glad you are not selling it, I've actually been re watching some of your old AU vids!

@geoffreybanditt4355 28 дней назад

I like the idea of the AU project idea, the AU dopes deserve so love. I have always wondered about that what if scenario as well about what if the AU would had been the first model to get a turbo model with the Intech or Barra engine. That car was how I originally how I found your RU-vid channel after the videos called "Ford's Unloved Child: The AU Falcon. One of Australia's Toughest, Ugliest and Most Infamous Cars." and the "can you polish a turd" AU falcon video after they continuously showing up in my RU-vid recommends after watching the "Yorak Hunt" channel who is also another great Australian youtuber. And from his teachings you will find out that the AU Falcon is the best car in the world.

@ricknel76nelson54 27 дней назад

I take my previous comment back. I panicked when you said it's on the chopping block. A turbo AU. MMmmmm.😍

@leoncarlier 28 дней назад

Great plan, I would only add the suggestion to make sure you ceramic heat coat the turbo manifold, the dump pipe and rear housing of the turbo. Heat management will make a big difference to reliability and fitment.

@mahcooharper9577 28 дней назад

Very glad to see you're sorting the old girl out Sean, not enough people take care of AUs. Looking forward to seeing the results. :)

@gunfumaster3507 28 дней назад

Did I hear VS Statesman?!😍😆 on ya Sean

@markr3457 26 дней назад

Tidying up the paint, and turbo-ing the AYYEWW is a fantastic plan!

@rogermouton2273 27 дней назад

At the start, I was thinking, nah don't sell it, do it up, so I was pleased to see you agree with me 🙂. Australian-made cars like this are going to become very collectible in years to come, I'm sure. I always think 'it's your car, do what you like' - but on this occasion, I want to vote for a change of colour. Sorry, but silver is so boring. I'm thinking bright yellow, or a bright metallic green, or something - just make it stand out a bit. But I know changing the colour is going to be more expensive. And, I just wanted to say, love your work Sean. Always look forward to your updates.

@MrButtonpresser 27 дней назад

The AU is a keeper. Your plans are awesome and I look forward to future adventures.

@joggieroets 27 дней назад

As a big AU fan (and owner) I applauded loudly when you said you are keeping it... Then announcing the turbo... good on ya mate!!! Cannot wait to see you get on with it! Also going to be taking notes on giving mine some boost

@richardtravers2436 27 дней назад

Like your plans for the au ,glad you decided to keep her .👍

@mikevanderhoek5252 27 дней назад

I’m really looking forward to seeing the turbo build. It’s going to be a very interesting and exciting project to follow. You are back on top of your game!

@jamesfrench7299 26 дней назад

Typical Aussies who think more power is the be all and end all.

@jesus_built_my_hotrod 27 дней назад

Havent watched your channel for ages because wasnt a fan of the magna. But now you've bought the AU back out im here for every AU video.

@Wolf1ekun 28 дней назад

Love this idea - I'm excited to see it happen. I also know you'll do it the right way - I feel like this car deserves the effort!

@jacksonkalisch2943 28 дней назад

Everyone say goodbye to what was one of the last clean stock au Fairmont Ghia

@commodorenut 27 дней назад

Awesome Sean, love the idea, and the fact the mods will all be hidden under the skin. As much as I’d like to see you do a supercharged VS Caprice, I think the AU is going to be a better option. I agree with the other suggestions that you could learn to DIY paint, or have a go at DIY wrapping. The most important thing is you make it what you want it to be. Don’t stress about resale value - it’s not like you’re planning to sell it anytime soon, so you’ll get your money’s worth in fun out of it. Keeping it looking factory is harder than just doing mods, and I like the challenge you’ve given yourself with using as many factory bits as possible. Doesn’t matter what the brand, if it’s Aussie, and it’s on your channel, I’ll watch it :)

@brandonroberts73 26 дней назад

Yes restore and turbo the AU! Ps I loved that NC soooooo much

@jamesforge8107 27 дней назад

Yesss. Who doesn’t love a well done phantom build.

@Heysey45 28 дней назад

Oh glad you’re not gonna let it go. Looking forward to your build and you sharing the progress.

@user-gl7lp8wu8x 26 дней назад

you should show us what the baby barra can do with a turbo , the true potential of the 1st real vct barra EDIT you did exactly like i was thinking i love this this will make 400kw with ease, fuel pressrue reg , sonic 1250cc injectors and a sniper 460 walbro pump

@Jay-uw2eb 28 дней назад

awesome plan, looking forward to seeing this old girl take shape again 😎

@351xb1973 28 дней назад

Dick Johnson did it with the XE crossflow 6 so maybe do a bit of research on those cars to see if anything else was covered so you can compare.

@jeffreywhitehead9386 28 дней назад

You inspired me and I'm keeping my mint low km Series 3 AU Fairmont Ghia along with my EH Premier as the best of Ford and Holden in IMOA. Love them both and that double wishbone IRS is probably the best Aussie IRS ever. Your service vids on your AU have been a great help in getting mine running beautifully.

@jamesfrench7299 27 дней назад

It's an imported component from the USA.

@gavinjames4339 27 дней назад

Well done sounds awesome. Looking forward to seeing you again soon 😀

@johnblood3367 27 дней назад

Glad you keeping it

@cootason 26 дней назад

You know what, I'm excited to see this car making a comeback with new changes and fresh coat of paint. inspiring me once again to shell out on my Ghia as well ;) recently my window controls started really playing up bad on it after recent rain. and now i have to get that fixed up. apart from that I cant get rid of it Its the most reliable and enjoyable car in my fleet. and the AU falcon ute I have now as well is a close second. even with its Quirks. cant get rid of them aye. keep us posted mate. love the content

@johnconroy9555 27 дней назад

You can't go wrong ..can't wait John..willaura 😊

@palerider7708 26 дней назад

You have a nice example of the breed and your plan gets a ✅ from me (FWIW) I especially like the idea to keep it as a stock(ish) “what if”.

@jamesvozar1 27 дней назад

Great idea mate!! i drive an AU daily, living the dream :)

@bt50li 28 дней назад

Flex fuel while you’re at it, loved the option of e85 on a previous vehicle of mine but not having to be dedicated. Plus an easy upgrade with haltech and while you’re doing a fuel system upgrade

@danielhanna160 27 дней назад

Love the plan mate! I miss my AU Fairlane so much. It had the same VCT i6 and they are super smooth. If you're going turbo, it would be an awesome complimentary mod to install Tickford XR6 Suspension and a nice short LSD in it. They were two mods that changed my Fairlane for the better. Keep the vids coming. Love your work!

@MegaQLDER 28 дней назад

Great idea. Grandpa turbo barra. I remember when Ford did a crossbow turbo back in the day. Should be 😎

@fordaustralia1814 26 дней назад

Your idea sounds great! My dream project car is what if Ford made an XF XR6 turbo. Basically the XG XR6 ute running gear into an XF Spack sedan with a turbo all done OEM style. Definitely will be following your project build. Awesome.

@Lou_Chandler 28 дней назад

Yes! Great news on the AU. I have a Series III Fairmont in silver too and have been tinkering with the idea of dropping a turbo in it

@barraswap3478 28 дней назад

Brilliant plan mate love it can’t wait for the new videos on the mighty au falcon

@atnit86 28 дней назад

Can’t wait! Leave the chrome wheel arch mouldings OFF please. Keep it a sleeper, nice exhaust tip the only giveaway. Mild boost and tune.

@CathodeRayNipplez 28 дней назад

The chrome wheel arch mouldings is what makes it a sleeper 🙄

@puntomk1uk64 27 дней назад

Sounds a fun project for sure, and a great sleeper!

@michaelrobinson1134 26 дней назад

I cant wait for this. So glad you're not getting rid of her ❤

@GForceVRX 28 дней назад

This sound be great, looking forward to seeing the progress. Once turboed it should give the Magna a good run

@Beer_Dad1975 28 дней назад

The AU project does sound very interesting. I'm guessing you are correct & won't get a lot of extra power on the factory fuel system - but that's easily fixed once it becomes a problem.

@jamesrichardson645 28 дней назад

The silver tops run out of puff as they don't breathe very well, but the VCT on the AU's are great. (And all later models too)

@Michka1001 28 дней назад

Love you plans for it, Sean! Can't wait to follow the project as it happens 😍

@351tgv 21 день назад

No No No, no turbo, leave it stock NA VCT. Ok now that is out of the way, why respray when you an wrap? Great content as always.

@sebastianlaherty8095 28 дней назад

love to see it again

@user-mm9me5kh3u 27 дней назад

Fuel pump, just use a walbro 255 in original AU housing. Install the right injectors and you should be able to run both ULP and E85.

@mangomcpoo475 27 дней назад

Thank goodness!!!! and I love those wheels :D

@LukeLappage95 28 дней назад

Oh yea cant wait to see how slapping a turbo on the Au, and the idea to do it how ford might of done it is great too i think. Ive only just started messing with barra turbo stuff this year with buying a turbo territory and ba xr6t parts car to hopefully repower my n/a Mercury silver Ba xr6

@Falcon_mk2 28 дней назад

love the plan! just some info xr6 turbos and n/a barras run the same injectors. the the fuel pressure reg is the same aswell i have very certain. just the psi is bumped up. and the flaps on the intake manifold are absent on the turbos as they are not needed nice to see new life breathed into the old au 😁

@bobbavet 27 дней назад

Been following the Au vid series since the start. Despite my disparaging comments on the first video re the AU, I am now in love. I have been wanting to get back into a Falcon ute. I wanted a silver FGX, but the Missus said we were strapped atm. The search was on for a low k Falcon ute. Possibly BA like my old XR6 ute. Then next day it appeared on FB marketplace. A silver AU S3 SE ute. 150k on the clock. Bought it next day lols. Brilliant condition other than driver seat shot. Pensioner car. Thanks for all your vids. Will help me out in the future. Anyone want a low K Navara?

@bobbavet 27 дней назад

BTW looking forward to the Turbo make over. It's exactly what I'd like. Something factory.

@EthanBriggs-ju5sj 27 дней назад

I love the plan mate, looking forward to seeing how it all goes

@Rollin8.0 26 дней назад

I've built several turbo kits for sohc over many years and driven them hard. I'm local to you too, more than happy to give you some specific advice and recommendations on how to run oil and coolant lines etc, what's worked well, what has sucked and so on.

@jamespavier1624 27 дней назад

Sounds like a great sleeper.

@micko1404 27 дней назад

I've had my AU wagon since '05, and I'd love to turbo it, but I do like to keep it looking clean under the bonnet, although the head has been cleaned up, XR6 valves and all new top end. I'll be watching the progress as you will be giving me tips. Cheers

@deanjohnson712 28 дней назад

Looking forward to this! I’d love to do something similar to my 2005 BAII Fairlane Ghia down the track so am keen to see your build come together.

@ashfrye8312 27 дней назад

You should put a tickford body kit on it like what some Fairmonts were optioned with

@marktaylor1498 27 дней назад

Love the plan .... Can't wait to see the Dyno results bets hedge it would make factory b series turbo power

@scrubasdetailing 26 дней назад

Watching this one with great interest

@dillpickle7468 28 дней назад

Great build idea. Looking forward to the content

@stephentaege6255 27 дней назад

Definitely worth keeping if a great example my mate still has his au111. 2002 model still Mint paint and interior love the chrome wheel arches had them on my Lexus i have the chrome wheel arches even on my Toyota Camry panel Van mortuary vehicle 👍👍,🤠

@Ollie_skate500 24 дня назад

I miss that VT man.

@jaydenhalcro4296 28 дней назад

Those wheels! Saw them on an AU once, googled the heck out of them, couldnt find anything about them! These are the second set ive seen!

@MotoringBoxTV 28 дней назад

They're not bad hey? Only available on Series 3 AU Fairmont Ghia's so they are pretty unique.

@jaydenhalcro4296 28 дней назад

Yeah they look great, i added the first comment about a minute into the video, just watched the rest. Love the SOHC turbo idea, I have an SOHC in a 69 f100, and it nees a turbo. Will definately be following!

@denc6505 26 дней назад

🤯that's epic. Im looking forward to it. I have a vct in my eb.

@MrFordpower 25 дней назад

Exciting, cant wait 👍👍

@gmholden63 26 дней назад

I'm glad the fairmont is getting some more screen time, love them and the SOHC motors way more then the B series falcons, but thats just my thoughts though. Keep up the good work mate 👍

@lukeclarke1068 28 дней назад

I would love to see how this build goes. And the reliability and drive ability down the road once it’s all done. And the cost. I have a s3 Fairmount ghia that was my pops that I’m about to be doing a major freshen up on in the near future. Just like you spending way more than the car is worth and being okay with that.

@kychambers756 22 дня назад

very keen on seeing the up and coming videos and glad you are wanting to keep it

@RoadsOfOz 28 дней назад

This will be an interesting build series coming up. Looking forward to it.

@blunt3777 28 дней назад

Sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing the Ole Fairmont.

@RypienGT 27 дней назад

I like your thinking mate. Its sorta like a AU G6ET. 👍

@josephbarker4436 27 дней назад

Please do a dyno before ecu, after ecu, and again after turbo

@gerrym75 27 дней назад

That's an awesome plan Shaun. Tunnel Vision in Melbourne have built some very tough VCTs so they would have lots of knowledge on fueling for a turbo upgrade.

@deanwharepapa8561 26 дней назад

Great car mate xx

@pierreinthavong181 28 дней назад

Great video!😊

@olliedarlington3191 26 дней назад

I LOVE YOU. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! CANT WAIT TO SEE THE TURBO AU

@jimbo3207 28 дней назад

Make sure to change the diff to lsd and change the front rotors to bf turbo, there's a bracket you can buy to reuse the standard callipers.

@tturi2 28 дней назад

just upgrade calipers tbh, ba fpv would be good

@TheRealMrCods 29 дней назад

Get into it 🙏👍

@terra-ball 24 дня назад

Put a ts50 body kit on it. I’ve got that on mine, and its absolutely beautiful. Probably the best aesthetic mod after a respray.

@BrodiePhoenix 28 дней назад

Two words: HELL YEAH!

@Devastator0 28 дней назад

Can't wait to see how this one will turn out mate, love your work! Keep it up and keep us updated :)

@Paul-kp1tu 26 дней назад

Keep that AU. We had them as police cars when they first came out, fast, handled well, good brakes, comfy enough… but at very high speeds the doors separated from the roofline creating a quite visible gap ( you could see light) which got very noisy and breezy, a strange thing to happen but overall a good car. I think they are looking better now in styling terms than when new.

@jamesvozar1 24 дня назад

BTW mate, my AU is in the original colour called 'meteorite' its a dark gun metal grey with tiny flecs of colour through it (green, purple,red etc) its honestly a ripper and it held up after 22 years bloody well. I know it would be more with doors jam needed to be painted but wanted to tell you anyway. cheers.