Greywolf

XR6T should be lighter than the XR8. XR8 is basically an Aussie-Ford worked over 302. Not sure of any differences 'twixt the US and Aussie versions. XR6 engine is based on the original ford 6 block; it's a light casting. My old crossflow (as mentioned above) should weigh in around 400lb with flywheel and all pieces to run. The XR6 is supposed to be quite similar in weight "give or take a few kilos", or so I'm told by my Aussie friends. Dimensionally, within an inch or two of the L28ET in basic overall dimensions...not sure how it lines up as far as sump and mounts. Also, later versions are alloy sump with a stud girdle arrangement; I don't know if it's front or rear sump or if there are different versions. Ben

HEY!! This is my idea! I've already brought in one of the earlier (OHV crossflow) engines for my other Z-car, a Mercury Zephyr (daily driver wagon). Easy swap for Ford, the OHV version sits on the same mounts as the US Ford 200 and 250 (3.3 and 4.1) L-6s. Even the radiator hoses line up. The downside: different bellhousings and block pattern. You have to use an Aussie transmission, or an Aussie T-5 bellhousing. The OHC and Intec versions are slightly different but can be made to fit; I'm using the OHV version as a testbed in the Zephyr but final plan is to put an OHC in one of the 280s and a hot "pieces parts" L28/L28ET in the other. Check out http://www.fordsix.com for details, you have to sign up but they have a six cylinder forum. By the way...these engines are LIGHT! 4.2L OHV was 330 pound shipping weight, with no belts, but with alternator, power steering, water pump, but no flywheel or bellhousing. 330 pounds also included the pallet and a 185/75/14 Aussie tire, as well as rope and tape. Stock exhaust and intake manifolds are in that weight, throttle body, injectors, EGR, and a few feet of wire harness. Ben

Do you guys know if anyone has put a Ford/Tickford XR6 or OHC in an S30? Ben