Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum, but thought this would be as good a place as any for advice and information. I own a Kitset JBA Falcon made by Gary Shaw of NZ.



It has Cortina mk.3-mk.5 running gear, including a SOHC 2000 S motor with the Weber carb, and a 4spd mk.5 gearbox. I was wondering whether anyone else had ever owned anything similar and I would be interested to hear any thoughts on maintaining or improving the car. Thanks heaps,

Hamish

 

I did quite a bit of research before I chose these JBA headers. I have heard nothing but good things about JBA quality etc. I am disappointed with them, although it does look like they are well made. I am going to look at some of the Patriot headers again.I agree that it shouldn't be that hard for these companies to make headers that fit. It seems to be a fairly common occurrence on these forums that people have headers of different brands that don't fit.

 

Maybe a 5 speed box conversion ?, depends what you want out of the car, you could even go EFI, but a lot of money for what I assume is occasional/low use so not really worth it, just enjoy it as it is, unless there is something particular you are unhappy with ?
tabetha

 

Actually, I use this car as my daily driver. I really like the existing gearbox, it just slips into gear beautifully, but for economy's sake it would be good to be able to cruise on the motorway at lower revs, so I'd definitely think about a 5spd conversion. I was hoping someone here might be familiar with this pinto series of engine. This one has a modified camshaft and a free flow exhaust, so it goes like stink and sounds awesome, but until the engine gets up to temperature, it has a habit of dying below 2,000 revs. I wondered if anyone might have an idea what could be done about that.

 

Hi! All, To find all you want to know about the JBA Falcon in the UK with articles from Oz.

All the Best from Scotland.

www.robbiegibson.co.uk/contents.htm

 

my mate has got the falcon that is known as "the original one" & he has nearly finnished restoring it i will send you his email address when i get it off him so you can have a chat

 

No problem. Look forward to hearing from him. Where does he live?