ChoCCo Member 68 Member For: 17y 3m 3d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 16/04/08 01:31 PM Share Posted 16/04/08 01:31 PM Hey guys!!Well, I just gave birth to a BA XR6T, I was in intense labour for several years but its finally out and MINE!Wat a joy it is though, just picked it up this afternoon and smiled the whole way home! going from 1.8 to 2 ltr little pieces of crap, bout time I stepped up as a man.I just got a few questions though guys.1 - Views on ethanol based fuels in the T? (performance & maintenance) 2 - Views on 91 octane unleaded?3 - quick fix tips for sound (I.e the ridiculously quiet plumback system needs to go) and performance4 - just general pointers as im fairly new to the XR6sif u could help that would be awesome!Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 11m 11d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 16/04/08 02:05 PM Share Posted 16/04/08 02:05 PM 1. its cheaper but you use more so no real benefit, 2. 91 while you can run it, power will be reduced, 95 is the min you should run3. warranty and mods dont go together so you will decide which one is important.4. Start reading lots of pointers and tips here Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-659954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdan Well-Hard Bangin' Member Member 3,422 Member For: 17y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perff, WA Posted 16/04/08 02:30 PM Share Posted 16/04/08 02:30 PM 1. don't bother, just use 98ron and have it tuned as such,2. 91ron??? didnt know it existed!!! 95 minimum, 98 recommended3. plenty of options regarding the bov's, farking with the standard ones, replacing with aftermarkets like the sleathFX one etc, porting around it all together4. read the pointers in the forums such as cleaning the TB, resetting the TPS, replacing the fuel filter, getting the bi*ch edited.oh, and Danand PS; as we always say; enjoy yourself and watchout for the clowns! they're fast approaching... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-659969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 16/04/08 04:18 PM Share Posted 16/04/08 04:18 PM ChoCCo said: Hey guys!!Well, I just gave birth to a BA XR6T, I was in intense labour for several years but its finally out and MINE!CheersKinda weird analogy dude. You best be off back to your caravan. Mmkay.BTW - Welcome to the forums, enjoy your short stay. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-659985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudgee Every Mod's Favourite Member Member 1,496 Member For: 17y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/04/08 10:21 PM Share Posted 16/04/08 10:21 PM saleen said: Kinda weird analogy dude. You best be off back to your caravan. Mmkay.BTW - Welcome to the forums, enjoy your short stay.LOL Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-660010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Member 144 Member For: 19y 4m 3d Posted 17/04/08 04:44 PM Share Posted 17/04/08 04:44 PM saleen said: BTW - Welcome to the forums, enjoy your short stay.nice way to make new members feel welcome... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-660658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 9m 12d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 17/04/08 09:56 PM Share Posted 17/04/08 09:56 PM saleen said: Kinda weird analogy dude. You best be off back to your caravan. Mmkay.BTW - Welcome to the forums, enjoy your short stay.Classic Saleen :spacecraft: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-660675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 19y 2m 30d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 18/04/08 01:16 AM Share Posted 18/04/08 01:16 AM Give it a good going over if its a BA1, will probably have some K's on it. Never bother with 91ron as the rest have said and what state your from always helps.I.B. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/44543-just-popped-my-cherry/#findComment-660752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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