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Thanks for answering my questions. Much appreciated.

Ok so it seems 400rwkw might be taking things past the point of cost efficency then. So a 360-370rwkw upgrade, what would you need to budget for that type of job? Also, are those numbers using 98?

Ok, bit of a knob question here, but what can I say. If the stock turbo came out doing about 5.2 secs 0-100, what would a 350-370rwkw upgrade do for your 0-100 times? Thx again.

E85 is harder to find than a BMW with resale value. What about 98?

So to get to around the 400rwkw mark, modd typically need to be done, and what order if you are doing incrimentally (sp?)? Also the general cost of each mod if possible. Also, what difference is the G6ET not having a LSD going to make in real life? So how is the SA scene compared to the Eastern States?

Thanks for the reply. What is the best option for me in SA to look at with what I want to do?

Hi all. I was looking for some advice on what I was looking to do. I am looking at getting a G6E Turbo and modding it to try and get around 400-450rwkw. What would need to be done from a mod point of view and the cost approx to get it done? I live in SA and have heard good things about Bruce in Lonsdale, and was wondering how he compared to some of the better known eastern shops like HPF etc?. If the 400-450 is not going to happen without madsive expence, what is the typical point where big money has to be spent? Thx

Do FG xr6t have traction control? If they do wouldnt the LSD not matter?

So whats the benefit of a LSD or not on the G6E vs xr6t?

Thanks for all the answers. So with the type of power im wanting (350 rwkw) will either engine need more work to strengthen them? Im not wanting to spend 50k on the engine but rather up to 10k. So if I can avoid having to spend money to beef up parts of the motor to handle 350rwkw I would prefer that. A 350rwkw xr6 t, how does that run day to day? I want a sleeper type car, not one that is going to be a cop magnet. Also I was thinking of the maybe the xr6t or a G6ET, so is there a benefit to one over the other as far what I would be wanting to do? Thx

Hi guys Now I know this is a Ford forum but its an honest question so im hoping it will be taken that way. I want to buy a car to build up as a project car, and as most do I am looking at the xr6 turbo/ G6E turbo or a VE SS/ Calais V8. Now I can get one around the same price second hand. Just standard I know the xr6 turbo is the king and as it already has forced induction on it, it makes it a bit easier. And I know with very little money these cars fly. I am looking for around 400kw at the fly wheel and so trick a xr6 to that would be around 10k. Looking at the VE V8 option I could buy one around the same price as a xr6 turbo, and for around 10k I could have a supercharger put on it to give at least the 400kw motor. So in my own head im thinking much of a muchness. But in real world, how would these two projects stack up? As Ford xr6 turbo dudes im sure you come up against VE V8 supers all the time at Dyno days and at the track. You may even have mates with them or owned one yourself. So my questions are 1. How would the two compare as far as speed over 1/4 and 0-100? Assuming for similar power and stock gearboxes etc. 2. Reliability? Do you get more relaibility from the Ford because its factory compared to a bolt on super? 3. Fuel economy? 4. Day drive? How would the go as a day driver by the wife? And any other info you might have. Also im not a mechanic so sorry in advance if my questions are stupid. Thx