Mods
I just purchased the car. So far just an unknown aftermarket dual exhaust system. However I plan on having a custom made dual 2.25" system installed with twin straight through mufflers, a balance pipe, and rear resonators.
Ultimately I would love to install a belt driven centrifugal supercharger for extra boost!
Ultimately I would love to install a belt driven centrifugal supercharger for extra boost!
Build story
This is Mr T! A 2000 Tickford T2 TE50 build number 27 of 141. It was initially born an AU Series 2 Ford Falcon, then sent from the factory over to Tickford Vehicle Engineering (a 1991-founded joint venture between Ford Australia and Tickford (later Prodrive) that specialized in performance upgrades for Ford vehicles) located in Campbellfield, Melbourne. There, it was transformed into what it is today!
Tickford installed the hand assembled 5.0L (302 c.i.) fuel injected Windsor V8, with alloy Y303 SVO heads, upgraded roller rockers and lifters, upgraded cam shaft, extractor style exhaust manifold, larger 70mm throttle body, and an external engine oil cooler, producing 220kW (295hp) and 435Nm (320 ft lb) of torque.
The exterior received a bespoke body kit, while the interior received upgraded embossed leather seats, color coded leather steering wheel and gear selector made by Momo in Italy, and carbon style dashboard highlights.
The T Series models with the four speed automatic transmission were also equipped with the Electronic Sports Shift (ESS) system allowing manual gear control via buttons integrated into the steering wheel.
Other upgrades by Ticford include suspension by Koni, and larger brake disks and twin piston callipers.
This is the first limited build vehicle I have ever owned. Being a lover of the AU model Ford Falcon (of which I have owned many in the past), the T Series has been a bit of a dream car for me. So to say I was excited to be able to pick this one up is an understatement! It is not perfect. With faded paint, and having travelled 350000kms (218000 miles), it is well loved, but still going strong!
Tickford installed the hand assembled 5.0L (302 c.i.) fuel injected Windsor V8, with alloy Y303 SVO heads, upgraded roller rockers and lifters, upgraded cam shaft, extractor style exhaust manifold, larger 70mm throttle body, and an external engine oil cooler, producing 220kW (295hp) and 435Nm (320 ft lb) of torque.
The exterior received a bespoke body kit, while the interior received upgraded embossed leather seats, color coded leather steering wheel and gear selector made by Momo in Italy, and carbon style dashboard highlights.
The T Series models with the four speed automatic transmission were also equipped with the Electronic Sports Shift (ESS) system allowing manual gear control via buttons integrated into the steering wheel.
Other upgrades by Ticford include suspension by Koni, and larger brake disks and twin piston callipers.
This is the first limited build vehicle I have ever owned. Being a lover of the AU model Ford Falcon (of which I have owned many in the past), the T Series has been a bit of a dream car for me. So to say I was excited to be able to pick this one up is an understatement! It is not perfect. With faded paint, and having travelled 350000kms (218000 miles), it is well loved, but still going strong!