JoeyJoJo Member 25 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Posted 23/09/08 05:23 AM Share Posted 23/09/08 05:23 AM I decided to say farewell to my AU XR6 and have just purchased a BA MKII XR6 Turbo 4 speed auto with about 80,000 on the clock, I’ve had her for about two weeks and I could not be happier. I thought I throw this question out here cause you all seem to know what you’re talking about and I’m about as good as a fish with a playstation, so I’m looking at improving the fuel economy while at the same time looking at a performance increase, I don’t want to do any major moding to the car anything you guys might recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSK Member 340 Member For: 17y 5m Gender: Male Posted 23/09/08 05:28 AM Share Posted 23/09/08 05:28 AM It's as simple as a custom tune, which varies between $800-1300+. Not only do you get an increase in economy, but you could be looking at an extra 50rwkw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoJo Member 25 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Posted 23/09/08 06:30 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/08 06:30 AM That sounds great I live out in western Sydney do you recommend anyone? I have heard good things about AutoTech Engineering what do you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 23/09/08 07:37 AM Share Posted 23/09/08 07:37 AM LOL... This is what I was like at first mate...Me too.. I sold my AU... 1998 XR8 Auto... Was VERY sad to see her go... And got an 05 BA MK II XR6T with 6 SPD Man...I started with not wanting anything... Then I heard about Capa Flash boxes... Decided to go for a generic tune... Then joined up to this forum... Big mistake...!!! You should never go for a custom tune they say... This is my daily driver... they scared me out of doing that... Then it all started... You will catch the bug... Mine started with exhaust ($500)... BOV ($500), then intercooler ($350)... air intake ($75)... And I was always going to get liquid gas injection ($4600)... But then I had to wait 2 months... 2 months... In 2 months what can you do?Nizpro Valve Springs ($800 fitted)Twin 2.5 inch exhaust ($500)Get rid of Monza Intercooler, F6 Air Intake and K&N Filter to a full intake, high flow intercooler and full piping setup from rapids... ($1500)12 psi actuator ($340 fitted)3.5 inch X FORCE cat converter ($500 fitted with custom pipes)Walbro Fuel Pump ($150)Siemens 60lbs injectors ($470 fitted)Custom Tune ($700)Capa Flash Box ($460)Liquid Gas Injection ($4600)High Flowed Liquid Gas Injectors ($100)...All this will be completed ~ Next Wed... Looking for 300+ rwkw...Now... I am looking for a clutch... So.. I AM WARNING YOU! YOU WILL GET THE BUG... NOTHING STOPS IT... All you ever seem to hear out of everyone's mouth is the next mod that will get you more power!!! The only thing I can do now is bigger turbo and stronger bottom end... I aint going there!Another good cheap mod to look at is remove your Center Muffler ($150ish)... Gives a nice sound. Best bang for buck mods are probably F6 air intake ($75), rapids/process west under battery pipe ($140), K&N panel filter($90), siemens injectors ($400 plus ~$80 fitted) and then a custom tune... (around $1000 to $1500 depending on tuner, including a capa flash box to save tunes too)... Why would I recommend these? If it's a daily driver you want reliability in your tune. I wouldn't want to run my stock injectors to the max... Would be worried about detontation issues...From what I have heard, CV in Sydney sounds like the Bees Knees... I am in Melb, so I wouldn't know...Hope some of this helps... Good luck with "Just a custom tune!" Worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona86 disgruntled member Donating Members 1,237 Member For: 16y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Glen Waverley Posted 23/09/08 08:15 AM Share Posted 23/09/08 08:15 AM haha worm loves it, yeah mate a custom tune will do the world of good, oh and u will love this crazy place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo.vixen Hey guys, Tab is here... Oh i feel sick Lifetime Members 8,459 Member For: 16y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: sunshine coast Posted 23/09/08 08:17 AM Share Posted 23/09/08 08:17 AM haha im with you turboworm, I didnt expect to get what I have got but over time you get use to the power and then want more, I dont think its as simple as just gettin one mod cuz everyone will tell you that if you get that then you need this to go with that and so on. its all fun and worth the empty bank account in the end. im infected with "the bug" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoJo Member 25 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Posted 23/09/08 11:53 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/08 11:53 AM Thanks for the advice guys, yeah this site is crazy I've been going through this for the past few weeks and I'm amazed with all the mods that's been done, I think I've caught the bug already just starting slow I guess.I think once I see what this old girl is capable of I'm going to be doing some serious modding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_AK cj_ak Donating Members 5,077 Member For: 17y 7m 14d Gender: Male Location: Ropes Crossing Posted 23/09/08 12:47 PM Share Posted 23/09/08 12:47 PM CV performance will turn your animal into a beast!!!give em a call speak to Con, very knowledgable and outstanding customer service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoJo Member 25 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Posted 23/09/08 10:58 PM Author Share Posted 23/09/08 10:58 PM Yeah I was having a look at CV and thinking about the stage two I was also looking at the phase one kit at Auto Tech, is there much difference between the two?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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