iSkiiTz Member 6 Member For: 14y 10m 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/06/10 12:36 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 12:36 PM Hey guys,Im in the market shortly for a 6 Turbo shortly but undecided whether to go for a Ba or Bf.My mate has said the BF has a ball bearing turbo in contrast to the BA. Is this true?whats the difference in turbos?and which one is better in general?Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 21/06/10 01:51 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 01:51 PM Turbos are the same I thought?Main differences if you choose BF made after 06/06:better gearbox quality (autos especially)Two knock sensors instead of oneF6 valve springs and rods - saves $$$ if moddingSomething on the engine cam wise I think - someone fill this in!More modern tail lights, lol. Angry face instead of evil happy face too! >:D (BA) as vs D:< (BF). ASCII art rules.What else guys? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1017952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP_HSV HOON Member 1,636 Member For: 15y 1m 8d Gender: Male Location: W.A Posted 21/06/10 02:07 PM Share Posted 21/06/10 02:07 PM Turbos are the same Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1017956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 15y 5m 9d Gender: Male Posted 22/06/10 10:11 AM Share Posted 22/06/10 10:11 AM On 21/06/2010 at 1:51 PM, -SteveR- said: Turbos are the same I thought?Main differences if you choose BF made after 06/06:better gearbox quality (autos especially)Two knock sensors instead of oneF6 valve springs and rods - saves $$$ if moddingSomething on the engine cam wise I think - someone fill this in!More modern tail lights, lol. Angry face instead of evil happy face too! >:D (BA) as vs D:< (BF). ASCII art rules.What else guys?What's different in the manual? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1018256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 15y 5m 9d Gender: Male Posted 22/06/10 10:15 AM Share Posted 22/06/10 10:15 AM Sorry, just realised. I have a BA Typhoon, just thought they all came with the 6spd. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1018259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 22/06/10 04:43 PM Share Posted 22/06/10 04:43 PM Yeah, to clarify for you OP, don't get the 5 speed manual glass box. Snap!The 4 speed auto can be beefed up heaps, for a price. 6 speed ZF auto handles up to high 300's rwkw - depending on luck and treatment. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1018379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 22/06/10 09:51 PM Share Posted 22/06/10 09:51 PM Ba 5 speed man and 4 speed auto Dual Variable cam timing 240kw 450nmBa MKII 6 speed man and 4 speed autoBf 6 speed manual. 6 speed auto Dual INDEPENDENT Variable Cam timing = more factory torque extra 30 or so NM from memory 245kwBigger front and rear brakes from territoryafter 06/06 same engine as the F6 TyphoonAll B series falcons whether FPV or Falcon have exactly the same turbo Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1018391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 22/06/10 11:44 PM Share Posted 22/06/10 11:44 PM Wow so only BFs get independent VCT? That's the cam difference I was thinking of.I forgot all about the power difference too! Cheers RHR Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/68913-ba-vs-bf/#findComment-1018419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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