Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 27d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 12/01/07 07:11 AM Share Posted 12/01/07 07:11 AM I know the motor is the same, does the XR have different (lower) gearing maybe? If this is so then the XR has slightly worse fuel economy than an XT? Just asking for a workmate who's tossing up what to buy, not getting rid of my Turbo just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA-06-XR Member 112 Member For: 18y 1m 3d Posted 12/01/07 08:24 AM Share Posted 12/01/07 08:24 AM AS far as I've heard (not looking at an exact spec sheet sitting in front of me) but Suspension is different apparently. The Tune is Leaner I believe as well but with the same engine, your most probably right. I don't think the XT has the same gearbox...ANybody who can fill in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 27d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 13/01/07 03:35 AM Author Share Posted 13/01/07 03:35 AM The 4 speed auto is the same, as is the optional 6 speed but there doesn't seem to be an option for 6 speed manual, only the 5 speed.Realise the suspension is different, lower and stiffer on XR, though maybe the same if optioning Euro Sports Package.Power windows in the rear seem to an optional extra as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/01/07 03:42 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 03:42 AM In the BF model you can get the 6 speed manual now for the NA. BA's were only 5 speed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 27d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 13/01/07 04:34 AM Author Share Posted 13/01/07 04:34 AM Doesn't say anything on Ford website about 6 speed man being an option on XT, only 6 speed auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogstar Member 276 Member For: 18y 16d Posted 13/01/07 05:18 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 05:18 AM XT have a 3.23 diff, XR6 has a 3.45 diff, that's where the fuel economy goes, also makes the XR6 faster. Engine is the same. As mentioned XR6, has lower suspension. If I had the choice again maybe I would buy an XT and mod it up to XR6 specs, but then again I like the extra bits you get with an XR6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconutebeast Member 196 Member For: 18y 7m 26d Location: Sydney, Bankstown Posted 13/01/07 05:35 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 05:35 AM is that becuase u want the less weight advantage xt's have?When you do your runs, do you take out the spare tyre? ither forms of reducing weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogstar Member 276 Member For: 18y 16d Posted 13/01/07 06:09 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 06:09 AM Yep, and if you take into account the purchase price of an XT, you could mod it up to the max for the price of an XR6.Yeah, I take the spare tyre out and any loose stuff, I don't bother removing seats or anything else though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/01/07 07:30 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 07:30 AM Doesn't say anything on Ford website about 6 speed man being an option on XT, only 6 speed auto.←I was talking about the XR6, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconutebeast Member 196 Member For: 18y 7m 26d Location: Sydney, Bankstown Posted 13/01/07 08:59 AM Share Posted 13/01/07 08:59 AM I didnt remove my spare, might do it next time.I wish I new of other ways other than striping the interior out, or adding fibreglass bonnet. which is not ever going to happen to my ute.I still run the 16inch wheels though, lighter than 17's or 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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