Ambassador with a 4.5 Liter, 6 cyl FORD engine!! - Page 2 - Team-BHP

ananthkamath · 31st July 2007, 20:01

I dont want to sound arbitrary, but with the carb setup he's got now, I dont think that engine's gonna make too much horsepower. I may be wrong though.

n_aditya · 31st July 2007, 20:31

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

And if I may ask what was thou doing at the garage ?

I go there only for minor jobs Riju. Havent given any thought about going to them for more serious work yet.

My good old Roots horns were not working well (dad had bought them in 1982 for our fiat, went into our next fiat, into our next 800 and now into the esteem). Had to get the points and internals changed and its workin like a charm now.

Had accompanied a colleague few months back and saw other pricey cars undergoing serious body/performance work.

P.S. Glad you all liked my discovery.

thanks for the comments.

Mpower · 31st July 2007, 20:36

Where is this engine from? One that comes to mind is the I-6 from the Ford Falcon from the land down under. Have driven this car in Sydney..I thought it was a 4.0

theMAG · 31st July 2007, 20:41

Wow! Thats easily one of the most desirable cars in the country

BUSA · 31st July 2007, 22:02

Thats a excellent find, thanks for sharing.

Sabre_Logos · 1st August 2007, 01:35

I am in the States. Does one have to pay import duties on engines? I know vehicles have duties levied against them but what about just the drivetrain?

GTO · 1st August 2007, 12:15

Awesome find man, talk about an Indian muscle car. Ask your mechanic how it moves....if possible, get a test-drive and post a report here

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Would be great if the owner of this Amby could come over and discuss his experience.

n_aditya · 1st August 2007, 12:18

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Originally Posted by GTO

Awesome find man, talk about an Indian muscle car. Ask your mechanic how it moves....if possible, get a test-drive and post a report here .

Would be great if the owner of this Amby could come over and discuss his experience.

Thanks GTO. Will get the owners details and bug him for a TD and lure him to the forum also.

headers · 1st August 2007, 12:26

good find aditya..so you agree life in chennai is much better than just bad beer alone eh?

Get a TD if possible..that'l be great!!

flipsyde · 1st August 2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

My good old Roots horns were not working well (dad had bought them in 1982 for our fiat, went into our next fiat, into our next 800 and now into the esteem). Had to get the points and internals changed and its workin like a charm now.

its like a family treasure!

nitrous · 1st August 2007, 16:57

This car's been on-road for over 2 years with this setup.
Its a Ford-Falcon engine that he'd brought down from Australia. Inline 6 engine.
Had some problems with plonking the engine in amby's bay.
Infact, the project was even showcased in the HINDU.

BUSA · 1st August 2007, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Sabre_Logos

I am in the States. Does one have to pay import duties on engines? I know vehicles have duties levied against them but what about just the drivetrain?

You have to pay duties for anything other then a gift

n_aditya · 1st August 2007, 20:56

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Originally Posted by BUSA

You have to pay duties for anything other then a gift

What if someone is gifting an engine and transmission setup or even better a car itself?

BUSA · 1st August 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

What if someone is gifting an engine and transmission setup or even better a car itself?

Then you have to pay duties, case in point is Sachin and his Ferrari.

I was talking about small items like bulbs and all which are ordered from autolamps UK, are send as gifts to by pass customs

diwa · 1st August 2007, 22:52

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Originally Posted by nitrous

This car's been on-road for over 2 years with this setup.
Its a Ford-Falcon engine that he'd brought down from Australia. Inline 6 engine.
Had some problems with plonking the engine in amby's bay.
Infact, the project was even showcased in the HINDU.

Her is the link to the article in the Hindu.

The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Amby on anabolics

31st July 2007, 20:01	#16 (permalink)
ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 960 View My Garage	I dont want to sound arbitrary, but with the carb setup he's got now, I dont think that engine's gonna make too much horsepower. I may be wrong though. __________________ Miata Turbo Is GO!!

31st July 2007, 20:36	#18 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,670 View My Garage	Where is this engine from? One that comes to mind is the I-6 from the Ford Falcon from the land down under. Have driven this car in Sydney..I thought it was a 4.0 __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

31st July 2007, 20:41	#19 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,556 View My Garage	Wow! Thats easily one of the most desirable cars in the country __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

31st July 2007, 22:02	#20 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,066 View My Garage	Thats a excellent find, thanks for sharing. __________________ thecarsandmore.blogspot. com

1st August 2007, 01:35	#21 (permalink)
Sabre_Logos Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 9	I am in the States. Does one have to pay import duties on engines? I know vehicles have duties levied against them but what about just the drivetrain? __________________ INFINITI Q45 W/ CUSTOM BUILT TURBO SYSTEM

1st August 2007, 12:15	#22 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,202 View My Garage	Awesome find man, talk about an Indian muscle car. Ask your mechanic how it moves....if possible, get a test-drive and post a report here . Would be great if the owner of this Amby could come over and discuss his experience. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

1st August 2007, 12:26	#24 (permalink)
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai..the city of cars.. Posts: 1,127	good find aditya..so you agree life in chennai is much better than just bad beer alone eh? Get a TD if possible..that'l be great!! __________________ RWD Rocks!

1st August 2007, 16:57	#26 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,131 View My Garage	This car's been on-road for over 2 years with this setup. Its a Ford-Falcon engine that he'd brought down from Australia. Inline 6 engine. Had some problems with plonking the engine in amby's bay. Infact, the project was even showcased in the HINDU. __________________ The Road less travelled, is less travelled for a reason

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