I blew the differential as many burnouts were achieved. I opted for a bigger 9 inch and had no problems with it.
I never got beaten in this car. I raced many a turbo chariot. And still never got beaten. No Commodore could match the power of my MANUAL XF.
I have since driven the automatic ones which make it feel like a different car, and the extractors and head work that I had done made the car.
On a wet night I ripped a 4th gear burnout... I was impressed.
You're right about the mad XF. I own an 85 model. Auto but still flies. Bets VL Turbos and stuff like that. On ya mate.
I just bought an '85 XF Falcon for my first car and, mate, I am so impressed. Spacious, luxurious and damn tuff. My first burnout was a pear-la, I was coming round a corner near my place and let her rip, to say I haven't done any mods to it (yet) it still left a decent mark. On ya FORD.
I own an 87 XF Falcon, it was originally an auto, but I have since done a manual conversion and boy did that change the performance!! I now take every corner sideways, Great car, great brand, GO FORD.
I have just gotten My P's and I drive the old mans 88XF 4.1 auto with twin barrel carby... lets just say it does what the spedometer says... and more.
It sounds sweet at high revs and I would never drive anything else.
I have been driving my mum's 1987 XF Station Wagon with a 3 speed auto, and even with a stuffed up engine it still delivers power even when we drag the Commodores. I also like the comfort, and the spacious cabin.
We have just got a new engine for the XF which is a very high compression XC Falcon GS 4.1. Let's see how much power this engine has got.
I am on P's, I have had my XF Falcon for about 2 months, it's got 271000 kms on the clock and it still never misses a beat and has never been rebuilt!!! It hasn't had any major work done to it yet, but I plan to rebuild it and drop a supercharged V8 with nitrous oxide in. It needs MORE POWER, apart from this I am very happy with the performance that my XF delivers and would never buy any other car!!! Unless it was another XF.
I am on my P's and I drive a sweet looking 85 XF auto, only mod is a larger carb and my god the power is unreal for a inline 6, go ford..
Doesn't beat the 265 charger though...
I own a 86 XF , got exhaust system through, lowered and a mad stereo, anyway had the car for about 1 year and the engine died on me, so I'm getting a long re-Co motor put in and I can't wait to get back on the road to burn off VL.
Good-luck to the block who wrote in on the 29th of Oct 2001, who said he was going to put in a super-charged nitrous sniffing V8. I guess he hasn't really explored that option yet. when he does he will realise that it will be impossible to do in a way that will alow the car to be registered. it is hard enough to put in an average V8 on LPG. I own an 87 XF Fairmont. I goes pretty good since I got extractors and a full sports exhaust. it is an auto, but after reading some of the comments on this site I am considering a 5 speed. I don't know that I would go so far as to say that I would never buy another car, but maybe I won't ever buy another manufacturer.
I own a lovely (on occassion) manual XF Sedan (Henry) which is an ex police car. True- he does do a mean burnout however I would'nt like to do many high speed pursuits!! More often than not he is reliable, however its such a shame Ford couldnt make good door handles as I am sure all you owners can appreciate!! As a girl I don't mind doing general maintance, but changing door handles are another thing!!
I also own a EFI XF and is trying to relocate the battery into the boot and customise the air-intake.Has any one had luck in this area??
I Bought a 1987 XF 4.1L that had a 3 speed Auto and Tall Diff. I since converted to a 5 speed manual, Added Performance Exhaust, Stage III Camshaft 465 Holley and Head Work. I also put a Lower Diff in it. I recently clocked 225Km/H at 5000rpm. This car now beats 5L VN's!
I Got A 4.1L Webber Carb. Straight Six, 4-Speed Man, XF Falcon given to me by my grand parents... It's an 1987 model, yet only done 150,000km. Its the best car, I haven't done a thing to it, although it was on gas when I got it. On gas the thing cane's, I'm too scared to try it on ULP. GO FORD!!!
I own a 1987 XF s pack and this thing is amazing it went without a tuneup or a major service for 3 years. Now I'm getting King Springs for it from the wreckers for $90 :) and last week I got the mechanic to install a new steering box because the original 1 started to leak oil : (
This XF is a 4.1 ltr carbie has done some Beautiful donuts producing endless amounts of smoke. I am on my third set of rear tires since I got my P's and this is a 3 speed auto.
Yes the door handles are a bit of a pain : (
I have had an 87 XF Falcon With A Fairmont GHIA Pack and I will tell ya, It is the best ride ever!!! It is so comfortable and powerful. It has the 3 speed auto and the 4.1L EFI 250 inline 6 in it and It has been to broome and back like 6 times (From Perth). I am getting it rebuilt soon and I have just had a new diff put in. By the way, BOSCH has just bought out a mean spark plug with 4 electrodes. They increase the performance of your ride incredeably. I would highly reccomend them!