Finnyman Member 28 Member For: 16y 1m 29d Posted 01/04/09 11:49 AM Share Posted 01/04/09 11:49 AM hey guys im in the market for a BA XR6turbo, and ive heard the 4sp doesnt quiet handle alot of power through it. Would it be ok with say 250-300rwkw? If not, what would it cost to strengthen it up a little? Or would the 5sp or 6sp man be a better option for the extra power. Ultimately I would want the BF 06/06 turbo with the 6sp auto but they are fetching still around 20k min+. So if im gettin the BA whats my best option... been dwelling on this for weeks?cheers guys all comments welcome Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 17y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 01/04/09 11:59 AM Share Posted 01/04/09 11:59 AM To Be truthful mate you really want either a 6 speed auto or a 6 speed manual. Stay away from the 4 and 5 speed boxes... They're expensive to rebuild and strengthen, and they will casue you all kinds of problems...4 and 5 speed boxes may or may not run 250-300rwkw - they're very hit and miss...Better off getting it right in the first place with a 6 spd man or auto box.Best option? BA MK II with 6 speed manual.All the best mate,Dan Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnyman Member 28 Member For: 16y 1m 29d Posted 01/04/09 12:23 PM Author Share Posted 01/04/09 12:23 PM thanks for the reply mate, I was under the impression that the 5sp manual was ok if you put a HD clutch?? but if you say 6 sp man or auto ill keep that in mind, its just theres a 5 sp man one I was lookin at that's all Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_xr6turbo Donating Members 433 Member For: 17y 8m 12d Location: Richmond, Melbourne Posted 01/04/09 12:54 PM Share Posted 01/04/09 12:54 PM as said above, steer clear of the 5 speed. they are a T5 box, weak as buggery. Putting in a HD clutch will be worse for it as there will be more load on the gearbox.Get either a T56 6 Speed manual (released in the BAMKII) or get a 6 speed auto.Save that little bit more and get the good stuff to start off with Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevita6T Member 138 Member For: 17y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 01/04/09 01:12 PM Share Posted 01/04/09 01:12 PM these guys have pretty much said it bud... Just have a look through the forum at the stories about rebuilds etc.. All are 4 spd auto or 5 spd manual. Your lucky as all the ground work with mods etc and failures have been found out already with the BA/BF's. look through the sub-forums on what interests you and you will find a lot of stories/ information/ do's / donts.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTec TEAM BA Donating Members 1,755 Member For: 20y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: North of The Bridge Posted 01/04/09 02:06 PM Share Posted 01/04/09 02:06 PM you dont see any stories of 5 speeds being rebuilt!! when (not if) they break its replaced with a T56 (6 speed manual) and will set you back about $6k+do yourself a favour spend a little extra now and get a 6speed and save yourself the headache later .. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t6xr Member 826 Member For: 17y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: MELB STH EAST Posted 01/04/09 04:44 PM Share Posted 01/04/09 04:44 PM The BA 4spd auto in standard form arnt the best, if your not prepared to spend the money to repair/re-build or strengthening it later on I would stay clear and go for a 6spd.This is all in experience- bit the bullet, now have a C9 3 Speed and love it. Like the others said theres alot of stories and discussions on the forum about this subject, just give these a read and im sure it will help you make your mind up!!Best of luck,Rob-T6XR. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 10m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 01/04/09 08:15 PM Share Posted 01/04/09 08:15 PM I was looking for a manual, but until I drove the 6psd auto.. I quickly changed my mind.. there the best things ever.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnyman Member 28 Member For: 16y 1m 29d Posted 01/04/09 08:50 PM Author Share Posted 01/04/09 08:50 PM well in that case I might go with the 6sp man as I dont have the extra cash for the BF 6sp auto, that's for all the replys... forums are a great thing lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/56296-4sp-5sp-man-6sp-man/#findComment-853504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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