The N/a Is Back

[Zeke]

Hmmm...

Seems to me that what we have here is a lack of communication. Ed, Silver/Red hawk has challenged your credibility and you have chosen to ignore his taunts. I, for one, am curious as to how you got the massive power increase for (presumably) less than the cost difference between a N/a and Turbo.

I'm not trying to stir - this is a genuine query. With a Turbo and an XT in the family, I would like to know how it was achieved - or are you having us all on? My understanding is Ford took the most cost-effective route to giving the 6 some real go by bolting on the hair-dryer. Could there really be another way to get the same outcome for less dollars?

I must admit Mrs z's XT fells livelier than the T off the line with light use of the loud pedal. I reckon this is due to the reduced compression of the T before the turbo comes into action. But as soon as the boost is accessed, the difference is astounding.

Regards

zeke

PS I'm really sh*tty about a local dealer advertising the N/a XR6 @ $36,990 and saying "drive the best sports car of 2003". The N/a is a fine car, but the T won that accolade - just another case of trying to hoodwink the punters!

[Zeke]

Just reread the other posts - I was reading Hp and thinking Kw! Doh! Sorry for my slack speedreading.

So the increase isn't as much as I thought you were saying. Still curious how it was achieved, though.

zeke

(and this wasn't just an excuse to score my 100th post!)

[HellionXR6T]

SilverHawk (RedHawk) and I give s**t to each other all the time, it's all good. He's always talking about 'woodies' getting larger, hahaha. :D I think you might have mis read the meaning behind it.

Just as well you corrected yourself dude, was ready to come in with guns blazing. Patronizing is not a good thing in my eyes....lol. :lol: Really BAD Monday morning and I'm in the foulest of moods. Need to go for another spirited drive tonight to make things feel better

Roughly 175kw@RW (233HP@RW) and that is 'fair dinkum' Was in the passenger side with Steve at the time the N/A achieved this result.

Not much has been done to the car apart from making her breathe a hell of a lot better along with mods to the computer. That's it! It's all she needs done to become a beast with larger teeth. The Barra is one fine powerhouse.

And as I've said, if you're interested in modding up the Barra 182? Ask Steve.

[JR.]

Hello ED...etc.

I don't post much here (those who read all the forums around will know I mostly post at that OTHER forum), but I do watch what's going on and it's good to see that someone is finally starting to develop the N/A.

As an N/A owner myself, it's interesting to see you getting roughly 175rwkw with the SSS, as one of the guys from the Newcastle branch of the FPV-Tickford club got 147rwkw in a standard SSS N/A XR6 at the club dyno day on Scott's Dyno last Saturday.

I certainly wouldn't be complaining about a near 30kw improvement at the rear wheels from what I'm presuming is just a full exhaust sytem and a piggyback chip?

I realise this was done as a development car to test the viability of the package, but presuming it's all okay, will this be something we'll be able to get here in Sydney (and other states for that matter), or will it be only from Steve at Redcliffe D&P ????

[HellionXR6T]

It will only be something available at Redcliffe Dyno & Performance but it cannot hurt contacting Steve and see what he suggests as he gets cars in from across the border all of the time. It is a cheap alternative to the T so why not, well it was for us.

BTW, Jason, who did all that "Blueprint" colour coded stuff on your XR6? That is soooo cool. Mmmmmm, Phantom! Now you have got me going.

That looks sh*t hot dude.

[Merlin]

Hi ED - interested to here of your results

I have a cat-back herrods system and am very pleased with the result. I have yet to have it dynoed however.

so spill - what were the mods??? I cant believe such a huge increase (what approx 230kw at flywheel) with just exhaust. I know that if I get extracters to complement the cat-back I would be making near the 200kw (flywheel) mark. So where do the extra ponies come from???

[xr8sam]

Would be interested to see pics of your setup Merlin, did you get the stainless or mild steel??

[Merlin]

I got mild steel (stainless too expensive) - will get pics by thursday

[HellionXR6T]

Merlin,

computer

2.5" exhaust

Pacemaker headers

really not much more than that.

(Yet to be fitted)...Splitfire air filter.

That's it! Would I lie?

[Guest DEVO]

Had a bit of a chat with the supplier of my system in regards to extractors. I would be interested in peoples thoughts on these comments. Basically, he was recommending another product(besides pacemakers) as he said they have slightly shorter primaries and will result in more low end torque, where pacemakers are better for high end power. My opinion is that better low down torque will be better to get near 1700kg of car moving. Out of interest, the other product(name escapes me at this point) was cheaper, but still looked Sh@t hot compared to the standard manifold. B)