Do You Know This Ute

[MrBean]

Hello Guys,

Ok, just came back from Etheridge Ford in Vermont, 3133, and decided to buy this very new and clean 2004 FPV-Pursuit

Registration: STC557

Prev Owner: George Wood

Color: Purple, no stripes

18"Wheels

17k on the clock

I took the vehicle for a testdrive, and it feels very good, accelleration is fine, kw's peaking around 5500 what I could feel. 5-spd manual box, and as I mentioned, extrmely clean - same reflected in the engine compartment.

This vehicle have Ford FPV Calipers up front, slotted rotors, new tyres.

I paid the deposit, and will collect next Saturday when I am back from Perth.

Do you know history for this UTE? Feedback would be appreciated - was paying Aud $44k incl gst/roadworthy etc a good deal?

Kind regards,

MrBean

Edited 13/05/06 06:36 AM by MrBean

[jetute]

well done on the purchase

does the pursuit have a different 5 speed box to the T's??

[MrBean]

Hi Jetute,

I only relocated here from South Africa 6 weeks ago, and are not familiar with current cars and hardware. My last Falcon back home was Fairmont AU and then AUII

I would say the box would be the same, as both engines produce approx same torque

UTE has a slight vibration at around 130-140, wonder if it is wheels? Not really on the steering wheel, more through gearlever.....not harsh, just a faint vibration.....

Any ideas on that? It seems to be quite std thing on these 2003/2004 models, or am I wrong?

Edited 13/05/06 06:43 AM by MrBean

[jetute]

Hi Jetute,

I only relocated here from South Africa 6 weeks ago, and are not familiar with current cars and hardware. My last Falcon back home was Fairmont AU and then AUII

I would say the box would be the same, as both engines produce approx same torque

UTE has a slight vibration at around 130-140, wonder if it is wheels? Not really on the steering wheel, more through gearlever.....not harsh, just a faint vibration.....

Any ideas on that? It seems to be quite std thing on these 2003/2004 models, or am I wrong?

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my last T had a 5 speed box... replaced twice under warraty for the vibration in the stick... it gradually got louder and louder. Not saying yours has the same issue though.... ford did tell me its more of an issue on the V8's though.

the phantom looks TOUGH on the utes... that's the colour I had

[ExAreSix]

XR6Ts use the T5

XR8s use the T3650 I believe

I'd suggest the Boss 290s would use the 3650 also??

[jetute]

XR6Ts use the T5

XR8s use the T3650 I believe

I'd suggest the Boss 290s would use the 3650 also??

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ahhhh, that's good news and something that mr bean wont have to worry about in that case

[MrBean]

Yip, good news indeed, as the T5's are not really strong boxes - especially the 5th gear when applying torque from a supercharged motor

The T3650 quite a bit beafier in design.

The moment I have my hands on this UTE it is going for some nice tuning, I see reference to some blower kit for it...Herrops I believe - you guys aware of it?

Otherwise I might do a Vortech kit and boost around 5-7psi with larger injectors - rest should be good for now....

[F6 UTE]

http://norcom.net.au/~bpt/superchargers.htm

Barry knows his 8's..

Edited 13/05/06 09:59 AM by F6 UTE

[MrBean]

Thanx for the linkie F6 UTE.

Seems this is gonna be more fun I thought Go to buy a F6, and end up with a Boss 290.

Note to self: visit psychiatrist asap.

[MrBean]

Ok, now to sort out Insurance - everything else sorted, but tomorrow I am off to Perth, so it's gotta wait till early next week :(

Jeeshhh...terrible to know the UTE is yours, yet not...hehe

Well, I am going to enjoy it that much more then.

Will post some pics as soon as I have my hands on it.