xr6turbo14psi

Hey Guys, I have an FG XR6 Turbo... the stock exhaust noise is really disappointing imo.. even the sedan's are much nicer. I am not after a cat-back custom exhaust big sound... something very close to stock sound... but just a little more roar or note under acceleration if that makes sense!! Question is.... what people think the options are for achieving a result like this.... is replacing the stock cat with a hiflow cat going to help?... Cheers

Hey Guys, Thanks for all the input - FYI I got the tail-shaft removed by a local mechanic and took it into GJ Drivelines (they do nizpro tail-shaft upgrades etc) to get them to check it out. The center bearing was OK... it turned out it was the rear CV - casing inside was cracked and it was all loose etc. Got a new better billet steel CV fitted and now its all good again... no more vibrations. On another note... I have just had the Ute custom tuned with Bosch 57 lbs injectors... so its got injectors.. herrod intake, removed exhaust restrictor ring and a custom tune by Horsepower Factory - Dandenong, VIC. Their dyno says I have 251rwkw's.... this seems a lot less than anything else I have heard - even though dyno's is just a tool for tuning... this couldn't be right could it?!.... Before hand I had stock injectors and a 14psi generic tune from intune motorsport... that made 246... so its only 5rwkws from doing injectors and a custom tune... glad of comments I have the mark 2 fg turbo... and havnt done the cat... do people recommend it?....

Guys, Thanks heaps for the replies - sounds like the center bearing is buggered and I'll get that replaced and see how it goes Can anyone advise who would stock the correct replacement part / who has had experience fitting these bearings? I am in Berwick... so anywhere in south-east side of Melbourne area is ideal.... Appreciate the help

Cheers PTR, Could be... would that make sense for the problem only to be in that range though... and who could I get to assess this... as you can imaging Ford are being pricks about it refusing to test anything over the "speed limit" Definitely.. going for a custom and injectors as soon as I get this issue sorted!.. I was half wondering if this would fix it if it was an issue from the extra flow... see what comments come in

Hey Guys, Urgently need some comments on what some think may be the problem with my Ute... Accelerating up to 130kmph ... all smooth... when over 130kmph, a real rough feeling like a strong harsh vibration comes on strong feels like its coming from under drivers feet / back of the engine... remains this way up to about 170kmph, and over this speed it goes smooth again. Regardless of half accelerating or full throttle, its impossible to get away from this rough, harsh feeling & sound coming on... sounds like something is badly wrong. Been an issue for a number of months now, I haven't really worried about it as I don't often get up to those speeds I have a generic 14psi tune - when this is loaded into the car, and when the car is totally returned to stock, there is no difference... still the same issue. The only possibility I wondered about is the fact I have removed the restrictor ring and haven't had any tuning to allow for this change.... but im not sure that such a small change could have this impact. Glad of any / all comments on how people think I could fix this / what it is! Cheers

Hey Fella's... thanks for the replies... im gonna go get it re-tuned as soon as possible...although it probably wont be for a while. What's the cheapest that reputable tuners will do a custom run for?... obviously I have the device already. Also, in what order should I consider doing the following additional modifications - cooler pipes, high flow cat, injectors. Look forward to your advice, Cheers.

Thanks for the recommendations guys.... I had wondered this. Do you's think the custom will get rid off this or do you think it also could be an issue needing more fuel (injectors)? I think I will return to stock, and wait until I have injectors and a cat before I get a custom tune... however I am worried about the pipe's splitting... does this happen very often? And how important is it to be attended to? Cheers for all your help.

Hey Guys, - just interested in all your experiences / comments on the following: I have a 2013 mk2 FG XR6 TURBO UTE with Luxury Pack (Black of course ) Didn't exactly have and cash to spare on it, so have done minimal mods. First thing I did was a Herrod performance airbox. Gain was minimal, most change in the noise. Next thing I did was remove the restrictive ring after the cat. Again minimal gain, no difference in noise. Decided to go for a flash tune, even through I was sure I would never do it until I ran out of warranty - I ended up getting a generic tune from Intune Motorsports in Sydney sent down to me preloaded into a device paired to my car. After the 14psi tune was loaded up successfully, car is much better. Has heaps more power down low speeds - at 0-100 especially. This tune also removes the pop on change (its a ZF), which I did like, however it now lurches fwd on change instead of pausing, so this is a plus for pace. (Also great for power skids, as on a cold morning, you can nail it, wheel spin through first, which is intensified on the change and this goes for a good amount of time through second... just something about hanging it out in a straight line without the brakes.. Once I get up to midway through 3rd... full throttle, it sounds quite rough... still a consistent motor note, just a vibrating kinda roughness through the whole car - I have no idea wha is causing this?? Perhaps running out of injectors? - I know custom tune is the way to go but I wont be doing that for quite some time. Has anyone else experienced this?? On the exhaust, I hate loud cars when just cruising around, so haven't touched it yet... I might do the cat one day... just hafta see.... because Utes sound crap stock... the sedans are way better... guess its just the shorter/single pipe?...but its a no comparison. In the way of drags... main story is with my mates BF XR6 TURBO SEDAN... has full exhaust, injectors, custom tune etc... 297rwkw.... I gave him a good run.... pulled ahead off the mark... and continued to crawl slowly away the whole way to 180kmph - on a private strip. So not too sure what mine would have... maybe around 300?... seems weird, as dyno's all vary, but I dont think mine has a less as 250rwk... which some people claim are the figures after just a flash tune and intake. Glad of all your comments / ideas for what I should do! O and also I have 4 pot brembo's being fitted at the moment... needing to use 17mm spacers to clear the 19 inch luxury wheels. Cheers.