Venom XR6 Member 1,460 Member For: 21y 11m 23d Location: Geelong Victoria Posted 07/08/03 09:56 AM Share Posted 07/08/03 09:56 AM XR8 delivery times will be quicker and the difference in handling isn't as obvious as some people think, after driving both in day to day driving you will barely feel the difference unless you hit the racetrack. Off idle torque and exhaust note takes the cake. When you hear the Boss at 5700 rpm you should know which one to buy, especially if you have the windows down. And the gearboxes are stronger in the XR8's as well, manual and auto. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 T Member 335 Member For: 22y 12d Gender: Male Location: Mexico Posted 07/08/03 10:13 AM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:13 AM where do you live Fordboy 1981 in melbourne they are advertising XR6 T and XR8 utes for imedeit delivery Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Posted 07/08/03 10:26 AM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:26 AM fordboy1981 said: also, have you guys noticed any problems with the LEAF SPRUNG LIVE REAR AXLE????handling/ride wise.Dave. Dave,there are clamps that help stop axle-tramp ...about $65 ... well worth it ... makes the ride firmer and helps stop vibrations certain speeds that come with the leaf springs ....as far as the live-axle ... all the more reason to not want to be nose heavy ... oops me being biased again ..(the only good V8 is an all-alloy one ) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 22y 3m Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 07/08/03 10:36 AM Author Share Posted 07/08/03 10:36 AM thanx guys, this is really good info....you can't beat personal opinions from actual owners, keep it coming...also I found the weights of the utes if anyone is interested...XL Cab Chassis - 1545kgXLS Cab Chassis 1-toner - 1525kgXLS Cab Chassis sport - 1505kgXL 1-toner - 1700kgXL standard - 1680kg XLS 1-toner - 1705kgXLS sport - 1685kgXR6 - 1690kgXR6T - 1755kgXR8 - 1800kgthese are the standard figures from ford, so I would expect these to be a little too heavy. for memory the guys from ZOOM, they weigh bridged their turbo ute and it was like 100kg UNDER what ford quoted....so I donno...anyhoo, keep up the info guys...Dave. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 22y 3m Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 07/08/03 10:45 AM Author Share Posted 07/08/03 10:45 AM BLKXRT => rob, are you trying to confuse me more?!?!? :-)240T => I'm in surrey hills, melbourne, but I don't mind going anywhere for a good price though....dave. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 5m 17d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 07/08/03 11:14 AM Share Posted 07/08/03 11:14 AM l would go for the XR8 for its engine note, the bulge and better manual box (assuming you are going manual). If you want an auto then its more of a lineball decision. If you are going to tow the 8 will be better also. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 22y 3m Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 07/08/03 01:16 PM Author Share Posted 07/08/03 01:16 PM yeah I wouldn't get anything BUT a manual!! and yeah I will be doing a bit of towing....so far, I think it's going to an XR8....you know how you tend to make a decsion in your mind BEFORE you start asking questions, well it turns out I was right.....hehehe....OOOOOOK, so you guys think I'm a bit wack after THAT comment!Dave. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GIANT Guests Posted 07/08/03 01:56 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 01:56 PM hi fordboyI have both utes in white with 18's, xr6t auto and xr8 manual I can tell you which one I prefer to drive, and I drive them both everyday!the xr8t anyday, and that's not because I am a v8 type of guy, actually I generally like turbo fours and imports. like some else here said the intake noise up around 500rpm is just insane!!also the T does handle a little bit better, but the 8 is far more comfortable ride.it does feel harsh over any bumps in the road and is perfect for long distance driving!!the manual geabox in it is miles ahead of the xr6t gearboxes(even though mines an auto I have driven two manuals)the only thing about the v8 I had to get used to was on take off, it generally will not roll off without some throttle which is weird for such a beautiful engine(you will stall it a few times getting used to it)I cant say enough about the 8 but that's just my opinion and the traction in both cars amazes me constantlyas I used to have a vs Late model camira ute and it used to break traction all the time, but both these cars grip like hell. by the way, just for the record I have now modified both cars.the xr6t has a unichip fitted to it, dynoed at 230kw at the treads.but just recently (three weeks ago), I fitted a supercharger kit to the xr8t and holy f**k it goes now,309kw at the treads!! dynoed at cnj motorsport in brisbane. it is now the most amazing car I have ever driven.very cheap mod for so much power fordboy, maybe for the future for you.anyway hope this helpscya russell Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 22y 3m Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 07/08/03 02:23 PM Author Share Posted 07/08/03 02:23 PM GEEZ DUDE!! you have my car!!!!! a blown XR8 ute!!! except I want a phantom one :-)also, has anyone got any pics of a phantom XR8 ute with 18" for my background??thanx guys for your help!!but don't stop the opinions though :-)Dave Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercturbo Member 696 Member For: 22y 1m Location: Geelong Posted 07/08/03 10:46 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:46 PM $1100 difference, more KW more torque, sounds heaps better than any turbo ever will, similar fuel use, will tow better, better manual gearbox, sexy bonnet, enjoy the 8 man!! what's killing the sedan war is the 6 grand price difference and better handling of the "T" also its apparent cheap and easy modability, good luck!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5255-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/2/#findComment-41521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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