weapon Member 75 Member For: 20y 5m 17d Posted 12/06/04 12:33 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 12:33 AM IM looking at buying either an xr6 turbo or an xr8 but im am unshore I know most people on this site will tell me to get the T for ovious reasons. I drive a lot of short trips every day (not enough time for the engine to warm up) and I dont have time for the turbo to cool down after a drive im always late. I can buy either car at virtually the same price. can someone lead me in the right direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siccar Member 235 Member For: 20y 7m 13d Gender: Male Location: Back seat...... waiting for the babes Posted 12/06/04 12:49 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 12:49 AM Hi and Lots of things to consider weapon.Options:XR6T: much easier to upgrade and get more power(currently)XR8: That rumble is something special.Fuel economy:XR6T: is obviosly better but then again,XR8: That rumble is something special.Insurance:XR6T: is cheaper than the XR8 but then again,XR8: That rumble is something special.Looks:XR6T: looks great.XR8: Well all I can say is sit in one and have a go at the bulge!!! andXR8: That rumble is something special.Take both on test drives if you can but it must come down to personal preference.I made my choice P.S. That rumble is something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jteale Guests Posted 12/06/04 12:57 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 12:57 AM I was close to an XR8 purchase ... the requirement for Premium petrol got me a little (even though I will put Premium in my T) ... and after driving both the 8 is a little heavier over the front wheels and I could tell ... so a T it was ...In stock form their is little difference the V8 sounds awesome (but so does my T) ... so all I can say is any performance falcon is a step in the right direction I say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 21y 10m 21d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/06/04 01:00 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 01:00 AM Guys,Go to the following, rather than start yet another thread.Xr8 Or Xr6t, Got the XR6T should I have waited??http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...t=0entry10279Xr6t Vs. Xr8, which better??http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...t=0entry41491Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siccar Member 235 Member For: 20y 7m 13d Gender: Male Location: Back seat...... waiting for the babes Posted 12/06/04 01:20 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 01:20 AM I was close to an XR8 purchase ... the requirement for Premium petrol got me a little (even though I will put Premium in my T) ... and after driving both the 8 is a little heavier over the front wheels and I could tell ... so a T it was ...In stock form their is little difference the V8 sounds awesome (but so does my T) ... so all I can say is any performance falcon is a step in the right direction I say jteale,The XR8's don't have a premium requirment. The reccomended octane rating is 91RON or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 8m 20d Location: Toowoomba Posted 12/06/04 01:32 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 01:32 AM IM looking at buying either an xr6 turbo or an xr8 but im am unshore I know most people on this site will tell me to get the T for ovious reasons. I drive a lot of short trips every day (not enough time for the engine to warm up) and I dont have time for the turbo to cool down after a drive im always late. I can buy either car at virtually the same price. can someone lead me in the right direction... There is no need to cool down the turbo on the xr6t, unless youve been fanging the sh*t out of it. It uses a tricky syphon system that circulates water around the turbo when the car is turned off, the heat of the turbo causes the water to heat up and push it along the pipes. So your choice is now obvious. XR6T!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 12/06/04 01:37 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 01:37 AM IM looking at buying either an xr6 turbo or an xr8 but im am unshore I know most people on this site will tell me to get the T for ovious reasons. I drive a lot of short trips every day (not enough time for the engine to warm up) and I dont have time for the turbo to cool down after a drive im always late. I can buy either car at virtually the same price. can someone lead me in the right direction... 1. You dont need to cool the turbo in town,only at the track2 If you LOVE the sound of a V8 forget the T3If you want nill lagg forget the T4 If you want a donk that just keeps going forget the V85 If you want to compare the two,dont ..one has 8 pots the other 66 If you want to do your self a favour test both7 To get a decent sounding V8 youll need tractors and system=$8 To have the best of both worlds get both ( my weekender XY 351c)vik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 4m 8d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 12/06/04 01:49 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 01:49 AM Id say the T would have better resale (and more potential buyers) than the 8.I agree with the posts above.T more fuel effic.8 looks and sounds a smidge tougher. Less fuel effic and more expensive.T doesnt need warm down, that's an antiquated notion old chap from the '80sT is faster and handles better :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siccar Member 235 Member For: 20y 7m 13d Gender: Male Location: Back seat...... waiting for the babes Posted 12/06/04 02:11 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 02:11 AM 7 To get a decent sounding V8 youll need tractors and system=$vik Vik,Did you say that you need to get extactors and a system to get a decent sound out of the V8????My mate drives around in a 90k odd Caprice and I can tell you now it sound like nothing compared to my car.My beast not the Hells Bells of V8's by far, but it sounds pretty damn good IMO.Now a XY 351c...... That would sound a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA_Turbs Member 836 Member For: 21y 2m 25d Gender: Male Posted 12/06/04 02:23 AM Share Posted 12/06/04 02:23 AM The BA XR8 is the best sounding stock V8 I've ever heard bar none. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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