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Thread: 2003 Vs 2004 BA Ford V8 differences

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    2003 Vs 2004 BA Ford V8 differences

    So as I posted in another thread I was bored today & tried a few things....

    Another 1 I did was update a 2003 Falcon V8 Manual from A3KA, to a 2004 Falcon V8 Manual A3KD!

    Normal if they start with the first 3 prefixes they are completely interchangeable, but when I did this I lost the speedo which then if it's not getting that can't make certain calculations & eventually goes into LHM!

    Just wondering if anyone else has struck this with other models?

    I'm guessing it may be when Ford went from speedo signal on the g/box to taking it from the wheel speed sensor & there needs to be an edit in the calibration to choose which signal to use?

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    A3KA? Never seen that one. A3KC and A3KD will interchange as they are so similar. The earlier 5.4 manuals were a ABU-221 and not a 251. Something doesn't seem right.....but might just be me as I have avoided the 8's. Did I give you some 5.4 files a few years back?

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    Yeah A3KA is a ABU251 it's 1 of the 2 I uploaded in the repository, not sure if you gave me files for the V8's years ago I thought it was mainly turbo 6 files.
    Which I don't think I have a A3KC if you have a stock format of that I wouldn't mind having a look & test it with the speedo, there was only 3 mapped differences with A3KA Vs A3KD but obviously a lot more coding or non mapped changes.

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    Ute or sedan? Just stick with the processor code that comes with the vehicle. There is no reason to change. The changes between the Boss 260 calibrations don't warrant sending. I can send you some Boss 290 files if you want....but I'm pretty slow attending to these things as you know haha

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    It's a sedan, LMAO about sticking with processor code it came with... you know me I like to push the boundaries of things!

    Yeah that would be cool I'll send you a PM of all the files I have got read's of!

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    2003 2004 XR8 -GT 5.4 V8 Base files

    Quote Originally Posted by Grant LS1 View Post
    It's a sedan, LMAO about sticking with processor code it came with... you know me I like to push the boundaries of things!

    Yeah that would be cool I'll send you a PM of all the files I have got read's of!
    I am also looking for base files for a XR8 BA, is there anything you have available I would really like the BA GT one to see what the differences are if any.
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    My mate recently purchased an 04 ba gtp. Will pull the stock tune and post it when I get a chance

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    Hey fellas, sorry about butting in, but I've done a T6060 conversion to my 04 GT and cruise control wont work in 6th gear. Can I update the computer to recognise the extra gear? How do I do this?

    p.s. The conversion used all factory wiring harness.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hiddeous View Post
    My mate recently purchased an 04 ba gtp. Will pull the stock tune and post it when I get a chance
    Did you? I'd be keen for a copy please.
    2004 XR8 Ford Falcon Utility
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