Guest BOSSXR8 Guests Posted 28/12/02 02:44 AM Share Posted 28/12/02 02:44 AM Hi all,It's good to see that everyone is happy with their XR6T and congrats to all. Personally, I'm waiting for the XR8 to finally make a decision on whether to get a Turbo or the Boss next year. I have a question for those with XR6Ts and in particular those with autos. I realise that all cars suffer performance losses on hot days, however, how much of a difference does the 'T' lose in its performance when the outside temperature rises? Is the difference minimal or substantial? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superoo Member 340 Member For: 22y 5m 17d Gender: Male Posted 28/12/02 03:22 AM Share Posted 28/12/02 03:22 AM Haven't got the exact figures but judging on Motor and Wheels times (if you believe them) there appears to be less than 0.5 seconds difference in the 0-400 times. The slowest time recorded so far for an XR6T was a 14.5, the quickest 14.1 but I think the temp was just above 30C for the 14.5 run.(Correct me if I'm wrong on these anyone)For my non-race track style of driving, it won't make that much of a difference. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-4365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 28/12/02 05:50 AM Share Posted 28/12/02 05:50 AM I have noticed a bit of a diference on hotter days above 32 degrees.. but its not much of a difference to even mention.. Power Output is around the same. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-4376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 3m 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 12/01/03 12:11 PM Share Posted 12/01/03 12:11 PM I have driven my XR6T for 2 weeks now, and have had som pretty hot days here in Perth. I have noticed that bottom end power seems to be affected by high temperatures (38 deg.C.), and there is noticable turbo lag. Today and the last couple of days were cooler, and it runs like a dream!I think it could be caused by the excessive retardation of the ignition when the air temp sensor picks up the hot air. Top end performance does not seem to be affected noticably.Has anyone else detected this on an XR6T auto? :hiwelcome: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-5921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 18/01/03 12:26 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 12:26 AM Well today is 41 degrees here in Sydney.. just went for a drive to my local car wash place to get the guys to detail it.. and guess what.. i noticed turbo lag big time.. Power seemed to be affected alot.. was very interesting to notice it, after not noticing it before.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woosh Guests Posted 18/01/03 01:18 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 01:18 AM not good :( Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matchew Guests Posted 18/01/03 09:47 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 09:47 AM CJF077,can anything be done to prevent this??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 18/01/03 10:06 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 10:06 AM matchew said: CJF077,can anything be done to prevent this???no idea :( bigger intercooler perhaps? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 4m 16d Location: Sydney Posted 18/01/03 10:22 AM Share Posted 18/01/03 10:22 AM I felt the same thing today ... 40 odd degrees out here and I nearly stalled the car twice going up my steep driveway. It was not real good !! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest womandriver Guests Posted 18/01/03 12:19 PM Share Posted 18/01/03 12:19 PM :o Slowed down to go through a roundabout this afternoon and it stalled. It was around 42 degrees at the time. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/464-how-much-is-xr6t-performance-affected-on-hot-days/#findComment-6703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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