BCR01 Member 152 Member For: 14y 5m 23d Posted 06/09/10 02:54 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 02:54 AM Saw a 50th XR6T ute at the dealer the other day, and it appers that the intercooler has plastic tanks, like the modern radiators. is this correct? Bet you its hard to get a mirror finish on black plastic! I know that it probably is ok, but looks sooo cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 2m 15d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 06/09/10 04:44 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 04:44 AM End tanks only, not the whole thing. I agree on the appearance being affected. Have to paint it all black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 16y 19d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 06/09/10 04:44 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 04:44 AM Yep, from a certain build date the turbos have plastic end tanks. Not sure about the F6 ive not seen a new build lately. Looks poo but rdiators hold more Pressure so the coolers should be upto the task. Just cant work out why they would spend money on the design change though. Save money? or to make sure customers have to change the cooler if they want to up the boost. You can bet they pop like the piping with anything over standard boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIRO F6 Member 1,817 Member For: 16y 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 06/09/10 05:47 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 05:47 AM I think the latter James.Most likely so they cannot have more boost through them then a cost reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty XR6T Donating Members 516 Member For: 14y 10m 8d Gender: Male Posted 06/09/10 06:42 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 06:42 AM I just bought the missus an 2010 Focus XR5T and that runs plastic end tanks, personally I think it looks so cheap, but her car runs up to around 16PSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunna Donating Members 813 Member For: 18y 5m 14d Posted 06/09/10 11:44 AM Share Posted 06/09/10 11:44 AM I think the latter James.Most likely so they cannot have more boost through them then a cost reduction.Apparantly they were DV tested to 20 odd psi (haven't seen the report, just the rumour mill)This is quite simply an example of cost reduction - happens almost constantly. I can line up my June 08 FG next to my mates' Dec 09 and a fresh one off the line at 3:30 this afternoon and pick the differences. Some are very subtle, some not so much. However, it is ensured that the build quality of the car is not compromised, and all durability critical parts are re-tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR01 Member 152 Member For: 14y 5m 23d Posted 06/09/10 11:58 PM Author Share Posted 06/09/10 11:58 PM I think it would be a cost reduction. The cost of tooling up for plastic tanks is exspensive, but then they would cost allmost nothing to make. Oh well wonder if I can fit an early FG one to mine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunna Donating Members 813 Member For: 18y 5m 14d Posted 07/09/10 01:50 AM Share Posted 07/09/10 01:50 AM I think it would be a cost reduction. The cost of tooling up for plastic tanks is exspensive, but then they would cost allmost nothing to make. Oh well wonder if I can fit an early FG one to mine??Yep exactly mate. You'll be able to fit a earlier cooler without a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR01 Member 152 Member For: 14y 5m 23d Posted 07/09/10 02:26 AM Author Share Posted 07/09/10 02:26 AM Yep exactly mate. You'll be able to fit a earlier cooler without a problem Well my car is getting built next month, maybe you can put one in down the line. You'll know my ute its the white one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricks_Xr6t Member 101 Member For: 16y 22d Gender: Male Location: Karratha,W.A. Posted 08/09/10 01:41 PM Share Posted 08/09/10 01:41 PM got a "proper" lol,FG XR6T itercooler if anyone is serious in swapping them over $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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