Detailed Look At The World's Best Ford Falcon XH XR8 Ute!
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Published6 months ago
Duration18:29
Video IDJQ76uubd3Lc
Languageen
CategoryAutos & Vehicles
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Video TypeRegular Video
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Views607
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Is this the world’s best Ford Falcon XH XR8 ute?
Aaron, the owner of DTM Automatic Transmission in Geelong, gives me a full tour of his absolutely wild, custom-built yellow XH XR8 ute — and trust me, this thing is on a whole different level. 💛🔥
From the outside, it might look like a mint, clean XH with attitude…
But under the bonnet? That’s where things get serious.
ENGINE
Engine: Ford, 352ci
Block: R302 four-bolt
Throttlebodies: 52mm x8
Intake: Morrison cross-ram
Injectors: Bosch 363
Heads: Brodix Track-1
Pistons: CP custom
Crank: Eagle 3.400in
Rods: Lunati Pro Billet
Cam: Crower
Ignition: Bosch
ECU: Autronic
Exhaust: Handmade four-into-one headers, twin 3in system, Aerochamber mufflers & resonators
TRANSMISSION
Transmission: BTR four-speed auto, full manual
Converter: Dominator 6000rpm
Diff: BTR VS Commodore, fully floating hubs, Romac axles, 4.11gears, LSD
SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Brakes: Porsche Brembo four-spots, 355mm (f), Porsche Brembo four-spots, 330mm (r)
Springs: Pedders (f), custom (r)
Shocks: Pedders coil-overs (f), Strange double adjustable (r)
Suspension: Stock (f) four-link with Watts link (r)
INTERIOR
Gauges: Stock, shift light
Stereo: Kenwood CD, JBL speakers, Rockford amp
WHEELS & TYRES
Rims: Simmons FR19, 19×8 (f), 19×10 (r)
Rubber: Falken, 235/35 (f), 285/35 (r)
Aaron walks us through the heart of the beast — a fully built motor running individual throttle bodies (ITBs) that transforms this XR8 into one of the most responsive and angry V8 utes on the road.
In this video, Aaron shows us every detail:
✅ The full engine build and why he chose ITBs
✅ The transmission setup (of course — he is the auto guru!)
✅ Exterior touches and paint restoration
✅ Interior upgrades and original factory elements
✅ The story behind the build and why the XH XR8 means so much to him
Whether you're a Ford fanatic, a V8 lover, a ute enthusiast, or someone who appreciates rare, owner-built Aussie machines, this walkthrough will blow you away!
This isn’t just another modified XR8 —
This is Aaron’s masterpiece, built with passion, precision, and years of drivetrain knowledge.
So… is it the world’s best Ford Falcon XH XR8 ute?
Watch the full video and decide for yourself!
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