Gav Member 2 Member For: 19y 2m 8d Posted 19/02/06 06:41 AM Share Posted 19/02/06 06:41 AM (edited) Guys,I know that this may have been done to death, but I am new to this forum and dont know how to drive it yet. I have a number of questions that some of you may be able to help me with. I currently drive a vx ss which has been edited and a few other things. It goes quite well, but the other day I drove a mates XR6T ute and I am wrapped in its performace. I was thinking of changing my car and getting one of these in a sedan. I dont know what to get either a manual or auto. I want to get one of the capa flash units. 1)How much will these flash units increase power?2) Will the power increase damage the gearbox if its either a manual or auto?3) Also what type of fuel econ can I expect? Thanks Convert Edited 19/02/06 06:42 AM by Gav Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 19/02/06 07:50 AM Share Posted 19/02/06 07:50 AM Welcome mate...I swapped from a HSV Senator about 4 months ago... not looking back either...1. Capa Flash (Edit) alone will net you about 250rwkw with a custom tune, the generic tunes not as much...2. Custom edit shouldn't damage your gearbox but of course this depends on how you drive... you might need a new clutch in a manual... auto T's pound for pound are faster than the manual's...3. Once again depends on how you drive, I have a manual (T5) T and get about 14L per 100k's to and from work and just around... far better on the highway... in the low to mid 9's per 100k's...Get one you will love it!! I do... Any more Q's?Jack Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-350573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 7m 15d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 19/02/06 02:16 PM Share Posted 19/02/06 02:16 PM to the "light" my T5 - "T" shazzy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-350710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswiders Member 398 Member For: 21y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: Boronia, Vic Posted 20/02/06 12:02 AM Share Posted 20/02/06 12:02 AM Once you have seen the light, there's no turning back. I too am a convert, have not looked back. Best Damn machine I've ever owned If you think the standard T's awsome, try driving a modded one It doesn't take much to trick these cars up with just the edit alone. Add a few other bits and pieces if dollars are available, and you have yourself one mighty fast T.So the answer to your orinigal question, trade or sell your vx and convert. The sooner the better.Daniel Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-350800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 T Member 335 Member For: 22y 21d Gender: Male Location: Mexico Posted 20/02/06 12:30 AM Share Posted 20/02/06 12:30 AM This is getting pretty common a Mate of mine is seriously looking at selling his VYII SS M6 for a new BF Typhoon M6 Do it is all I have to say Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-350810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Member 2 Member For: 19y 2m 8d Posted 21/02/06 09:54 AM Author Share Posted 21/02/06 09:54 AM I spoke to a mate who is in the NSW Police Highway Patrol and he told me that the Ford Xr6 and XR8 are having a lot of issues with electrics and gear box mounts. I know that these guys have to drive these cars hard, but I also know that they swap them after 60 thou K. Has anyone had issues with thier XR6'S? Are these common problems? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-351625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksta Member 159 Member For: 20y 6m 3d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 21/02/06 11:01 AM Share Posted 21/02/06 11:01 AM Gav said: I spoke to a mate who is in the NSW Police Highway Patrol and he told me that the Ford Xr6 and XR8 are having a lot of issues with electrics and gear box mounts. I know that these guys have to drive these cars hard, but I also know that they swap them after 60 thou K. Has anyone had issues with thier XR6'S? Are these common problems?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The electrical problems are happening to both the fords and Holden’s, because of the extra load on the electrical systems with extra gadgets the police use.It was on the news a couple of weeks ago. As for the gear box mounts, no probs here and I’m running 300+ @ the wheels. I’m sure if there is an issue with that, you will soon get some feed back.Welcome aboardMicksta Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-351688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 21/02/06 11:13 AM Share Posted 21/02/06 11:13 AM Gav said: I spoke to a mate who is in the NSW Police Highway Patrol and he told me that the Ford Xr6 and XR8 are having a lot of issues with electrics and gear box mounts. I know that these guys have to drive these cars hard, but I also know that they swap them after 60 thou K. Has anyone had issues with thier XR6'S? Are these common problems?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The problems you refer to are common...only in police vehicles! Theyre full of things drawing current, it's bloody obvious if u ask me.I cant offer on his comment on gearbox mounts. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-351695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phevor Member 124 Member For: 19y 2m 23d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/02/06 10:20 PM Share Posted 21/02/06 10:20 PM Welcome 'Gav'! I know the position your in as I came from a stock NA Jap Prelude back to a good ol Ford - don't know what I was thinking All I can say is the sooner you get in the T the better! My last couple of car's were Jap and the performance qualities compared with the T awesome. The car is very responsive especially on cornering. The auto I find is better than the manual (yet the BF auto I wish I had) as you have more fun with it, less time shifting and time to focus on driving. The auto is much quicker depending on your driving style too, I know, I know, I still go for the clutch but the semi-auto is a real bonus The stock T can be worked without major engine mods too at least 300rwkw. More depending on you want out of it. Basically take whatever FPV produce and you can almost throw most parts straight into the T. Not sure if this is the case with HSV?!? I've also read that the stock T compared to a heap of other stock car's is one of your best platforms to tinker with so it all makes sense..I've been averaging around 14L-15L/100km (as I'm still getting used to the ride) but considering the power and performance increases it's still pretty good on the pocket. Have tried both 95% - 98% fuel's (Shell or BP ONLY) and don't really notice any major differences, Optimax/Ultimate flows a little better naturally.In all, from a ex Jap car driver to the T, I can't recommend the choice enough and good luck..... \m/ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23502-jumping-ship-to-a-ford/#findComment-351895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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