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All information on this site is compiled by one person working on a single vehicle and is a WIP. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the content, errors may still exist, and some information is incomplete indefinitely due to a lack of resources. You are responsible for any actions you take based on the information provided, and you do so entirely at your own risk.
SITE LAST UPDATED: 06/08/2026
below is comprehensive information on “SPUD”, the AU Falcon used primarily for this project. Information for vehicles outside of this configuration is likely to remain incomplete indefinitely. Where other model features have been explored, they have been explored out-of-vehicle, e.g. if a switch is different in a Fairmont vs. a Forte, the switch has likely been taken from a wreck and tested using bench testing equipment in the interest of experimentation.
| Information | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | 1 |
| Build Year | 1998 |
| Trim | Forte |
| Engine | H - “Grey Top” Intech motor, 4.0L I6 |
| Transmission | W - 4-speed BTR Automatic, floor-mounted |
| Paint Code | W6 - “Amaretto Gold” |
As the project has progressed, other cars have been used as reference points for certain procedures where opportune. The other vehicles used are listed below:
| Codename | Model | Specifics |
|---|---|---|
| “The Red Roach” | AUIII SR Forte Falcon Wagon | Same engine and transmission to SPUD, paint code VF - “Venom Red”. Used infrequently due to consistent road-use, for wagon specific and Series 3 specific information |
| “Roadkill” | BFII XT Falcon Wagon | Petrol Barra motor and same BTR Automatic transmission as SPUD. Paint code O9 - “Lightning Strike Silver”. Partially disassembled and repurposed due to written-off status. Used for information regarding wagon similarities, parts sharing, and procedures specific to wagons |