Undertaker Member 3 Member For: 18y 8m 17d Posted 07/04/06 12:27 PM Share Posted 07/04/06 12:27 PM hey guys I have just signed up, and I was just wondering about how reliable the car is once u start to modify the engine. How does everything hold up. I have a mkII xr6t ute. Also is there better performance places than others. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 5m 27d Posted 07/04/06 12:31 PM Share Posted 07/04/06 12:31 PM hey guys I have just signed up, and I was just wondering about how reliable the car is once u start to modify the engine. How does everything hold up. I have a mkII xr6t ute. Also is there better performance places than others. Cheers←The engine hold up very well to substantial power increases, but like everything, there is a limit. 330RWKW is about the limit of the stock internals for an XR6T. Some peopla have gone higher, but it really comes down to how much of a risk you are willing to take.The first limitation is the gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker Member 3 Member For: 18y 8m 17d Posted 07/04/06 12:38 PM Share Posted 07/04/06 12:38 PM I have been looking at the cobra kits r they a reputabel performance shop to go to? sorry for the spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 7m 12d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 07/04/06 12:44 PM Share Posted 07/04/06 12:44 PM I have been looking at the cobra kits r they a reputabel performance shop to go to? sorry for the spelling←If your in Melbourne you're a lucky bloke. Two of the country's best BA workshops are in our fair city. HPF are in Dandenong and Nizpro are in Bayswater. I personally favor HPF as do alot of others here but there would be an equal amount of members that have been modded by Nizpro and are equally happy. Going by results if you have a manual head to Nizpro and if it's an auto head to HPF. Your best bet is to give both a ring and go with who you feel more comfortable with. If you're not in Melbourne let us know hwere your from and we'll give you our thoughts. Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwigybo Member 288 Member For: 18y 7m 21d Location: bendigo home of SFA Posted 03/05/06 05:29 PM Share Posted 03/05/06 05:29 PM This thread seems to be way out of date and in need of a complete upgrade. Might as well start a new thread. Who can summerise the current situation for us?←Seems things are changing so fast, it's hard to keep up, but if I may be so bold:EDIT.......$1300followed By, Walbro pump ?~$300followed by 968 bosch inj ~ $700followed by custom tune ~$300followed by Valve springs ~?? dunno....I guess for ~$3000 you're looking at something dam pretty quick without going silly....←I guess that setup would see around the 300rwkw mark ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6TT Member 69 Member For: 19y 7m 2d Location: VIC Posted 03/05/06 05:59 PM Share Posted 03/05/06 05:59 PM (edited) good bang for buck there!go the flash-box and intercooler... that's gonig to make you happy just the same. Intercooler & Flash Box Edited 03/05/06 06:05 PM by XR6TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFXRT6 Silver Donating Members 687 Member For: 18y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 29/07/06 08:00 AM Share Posted 29/07/06 08:00 AM hey guys I have just signed up, and I was just wondering about how reliable the car is once u start to modify the engine. How does everything hold up. I have a mkII xr6t ute. Also is there better performance places than others. Cheers←The engine hold up very well to substantial power increases, but like everything, there is a limit. 330RWKW is about the limit of the stock internals for an XR6T. Some peopla have gone higher, but it really comes down to how much of a risk you are willing to take.The first limitation is the gearbox.←Hi All,I am just catching wind of this, but at what point do I need to start worrying about the gear box as I also have a mk2.My goal would be around the 250rwkw but I have been told by most on the site that the mods that I plan to do I will be looking to the 265-275rwkw range.What would be the range for cost on the gearbox upgrade if I do need to upgrade??Im also in Melb so any pointers to gear box joints would be good also.P.S. any warranty snipers out there I clearly stated planning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 3m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 29/07/06 08:04 AM Share Posted 29/07/06 08:04 AM if you have a mk11 manual your box is going to be fine (it is a 6 speed isnt it..?) clutch may be a drama if you start winding the power up... Simon from Xtreme Ford Tuning is putting over 400rwkw and BCL has over 500rwkw and some insane amount of torque going through his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 29/07/06 08:57 AM Share Posted 29/07/06 08:57 AM if you have a mk11 manual your box is going to be fine (it is a 6 speed isnt it..?) clutch may be a drama if you start winding the power up... Simon from Xtreme Ford Tuning is putting over 400rwkw and BCL has over 500rwkw and some insane amount of torque going through his... ←Yes, but I'm not using a standard Ford box, I'm using a Mal Wood special, which is stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFXRT6 Silver Donating Members 687 Member For: 18y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 31/07/06 03:44 AM Share Posted 31/07/06 03:44 AM if you have a mk11 manual your box is going to be fine (it is a 6 speed isnt it..?) clutch may be a drama if you start winding the power up... Simon from Xtreme Ford Tuning is putting over 400rwkw and BCL has over 500rwkw and some insane amount of torque going through his... ←Yes, but I'm not using a standard Ford box, I'm using a Mal Wood special, which is stronger.←I was only talking about 275ish rwkw not playing with the big boys It is a 6 speed, hmm clutch hey... What would be the price range & where should I look in Melb for parts?Should I just get the parts from Mal Wood & get someone down in melb to fit them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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