RATT Member 230 Member For: 22y 1m 23d Location: Sydney Posted 20/08/05 12:22 AM Share Posted 20/08/05 12:22 AM Maybe they will keep them at the same KW output, but this does not mean that they will not produce more torque. The addition of dual VCT has give all the engines in the BF lineup a lot more pulling power down low and the peak KW output has gone up in the rev range! Meaning the engines will pull harder for longer! FPV would be stupid to leave the power as it is considering HSV have the LS2 to play with now.Imagine a GT with 6 speed auto and say 560Nm at 2500rpm and 290Kw at 5800rpm! Just take a look at what dual VCT has done to the 3V base V8. In the BA it makes 220kw at 4750rpm and 470Nm at 3250rpm, cutout was at something stupid like 4900rpm!! This same engine now makes 230kw at 5350rpm and 500Nm at 3500rpm, they do not mention the cutout but with the peak power at 5350rpm the cutout would be no lower then 5500rpm!Damn I wish fuel was cheaper because a BF XT 5.4 litre V8 would make an awesome sleeper! .............my 2 cents<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Base V8 always had VCT, and new limiter is where it always should have been, 5500rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageF6 Donating Members 1,622 Member For: 20y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 20/08/05 06:20 AM Author Share Posted 20/08/05 06:20 AM Just looking at the FPV website, I noticed the following notes about the current colours.Velocity - In production until Aug '05Mandarin - In production until Jul '05I'm assuming that that leaves room for a couple of new colours come the BF. Good to see that there are no notes about HgAg being discontinued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 21y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 20/08/05 12:14 PM Share Posted 20/08/05 12:14 PM I have heard that the BF FPV range will get a few cosmetic changes, rear tail lights, front grill change, different cloth patterns etc; The West Australian, reckon the power outputs to be tweaked in the Barra 190, 245T and 230 engines, no mention of the FPV motors, more power and torque for the XR6T, 6 speed in the XR6, new wheel design.New Colours: Menace: (up graded poofter purple). Kashmir: (not for XR range), good, the hairy bits will make for a crappy finish anyway. Toxic: (Beyond citrus.........say no more!!!) Bionic: (a new blue for XR range).....not another rehash of Spewprint one hopes!! Wired:(not for XR range)Deja Vu: a dark green (have'nt I seen this colour before?) Fantasy: for those whimps and pathetic fence sitters who cannot make up their mind on one colour, changes constantly from purple to blue.....definate appeal to the ricie brigade!! Available on XR and FPV only. No mention of a clutch upgrade for the GT, bloody typical, put the twin plate in the F6 for all the torque it puts out and leave the V8 with a just good enough clutch, not happy Jan!!Looks like the 'Fox' stays in the garage for another year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 4m 11d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 20/08/05 12:21 PM Share Posted 20/08/05 12:21 PM Red , good to see you back again In relation to your clutch issue, just get the bloody Phoon man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV329 Member 128 Member For: 19y 5m 24d Posted 20/08/05 12:56 PM Share Posted 20/08/05 12:56 PM The FPV range will be released at the Sydney Motor Show. The Cars Guide said the FPV's will have a more dramatic styling change than the rest of the range.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>GOD I HOPE THEY DON'T STUFF THEM UP! I have a BF GT-P on order and if they've stuffed them up :cussing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageF6 Donating Members 1,622 Member For: 20y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 20/08/05 07:04 PM Author Share Posted 20/08/05 07:04 PM The FPV range will be released at the Sydney Motor Show. The Cars Guide said the FPV's will have a more dramatic styling change than the rest of the range.GOD I HOPE THEY DON'T STUFF THEM UP! I have a BF GT-P on order and if they've stuffed them up :cussing:F*kin right!Me and my bro are gonna fly up to be at the SydMoSho, and come the end of October I'll have placed my order for a BF F6 (and hopefully he a BF GT).Woe betide Ford if they disappoint!WOE BETIDE!!! <-----ME <------MY BRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physh Member 248 Member For: 22y 2m 19d Location: Canberra Posted 20/08/05 09:16 PM Share Posted 20/08/05 09:16 PM FPV329 - How did you put an order for a BF in?The dealer's I've spoken to haven't got a bleedin clue yet... I want a BF F6 auto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 21y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 21/08/05 01:17 AM Share Posted 21/08/05 01:17 AM Red , good to see you back again In relation to your clutch issue, just get the bloody Phoon man Buf my man,Thankyou for your kind thoughts, however when the geniuses at FPV can make the F6 sound like a V8 then I would seriously consider it. Don't get me wrong a tweaked F6 is definately a beast to be reckoned with (eh doc?) but I love the bulge and the note too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV329 Member 128 Member For: 19y 5m 24d Posted 21/08/05 10:27 AM Share Posted 21/08/05 10:27 AM FPV329 - How did you put an order for a BF in?The dealer's I've spoken to haven't got a bleedin clue yet... I want a BF F6 auto...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I had my order in and deposit paid 3 months ago!!!!My salesman went to order it and got the no such thing crapola from FPV so they had to give my deposit back and the order sat on his desk waiting for the BF announcement. Which they knew nothing of ...so I bloody filled them in! I actually think they thought I was full of it, but they think different now!She was officially ordered Thursday just gone!! At last!!BF GT-P ZF 6 speed auto, leather and Jan '06 build and delivery and some pushing and shoving FPV to get the number I want, no, not 1.And I have shiploads of goodies to go on and in her! She'll motivate from day one ( or maybe two..theres a bit of gear to go on! )Colour on order but will be unavailable is HgAg, but I have time to choose something else???? I just wish I knew what that was gunna be!!!!Fantasy is sounding interesting?I do want something I won't see a lot of, ( yes I said that, the man who had it ordered in HgAg!!!! )I will most likely go a BF colour to keep the numbers down of my car appearing in front of me ( you know, look- there goes our car! ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageF6 Donating Members 1,622 Member For: 20y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 22/08/05 04:31 AM Author Share Posted 22/08/05 04:31 AM So you say HgAg wont be around for the BF FPVs?Damn, I'ts gonna be a long wait for the SydMoSho now.I've got to see this Fantasy colour in the flesh - Deep metallic purple come blue sounds great. Imagine THAT with a pro quality polishing job.This wait is killing me. Ford release the "standard" BF info, leaving us to only imagine what FPV are gonna come up with.Well played FPV, you've got me by the balls.Bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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