08 FG XR6 Turbo Ongoing Pinging Issue

[Franga]

I wonder if there have been multiple instances of this happening. Dodgy AF.

[mrdatsun21]

Cheers for the sympathy guys. Bought it through a ford dealer here in Perth back in 2010. Car had 30000 on it when. The car started life somewhere over east so I can only assume it had the motor changed over there before making it's way over here for some unsuspecting person aka me! The dealer is no longer in business so I can't even go and speak to them.

So now I'm looking at options. I don't really want to go a fully built motor, so it would be either a FG XR6 turbo long motor. Or if I could find one for decent price an FG F6, but I'd rather not spend a packet on an engine though. So I'll start doing some research and see what I can come across. If anyone knows of an engine either XR6T or F6 around let me know.

Spewing though cos I see everyone else with similar mods with fantastic power and torque. I was hoping after spending all this cash I'd be in the same boat.

[JETURBO]

Not much help now but a simple RAA check at purchase time will check for things like this and could well of been noted and at least explored. Not all motor checking services do this but the good ones will and cross reference against stock capacities for these reasons 

[sixman]

Now that Gunna has canned his project, wonder if he will sell his built engine?

[MattyP]

My last comment is gone

But if na block and turbo heads id go water meth or e85

Itll stop pinging

Personally I really want a high comp motor

Because ethanol

[mrdatsun21]

Ethanol is awesome and I'd love to but it's just to out of reach at the moment. Its a good 30-40 minute drive to the nearest servo. One day though.

Is there anyway to tell the difference between the NA head and the turbo head without pulling it apart?

[mrdatsun21]

What do you guys think about these??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381543129996?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Puffwagon]

If I was in your situation and considering spending $6k or so I would get the equivalent of one of the spool forged rebuild kits. Google it for details.

Your machinist will be able to get the parts cheaper than other advertised "kits".

With all of the inevitable extras it would still only come to $4k tops if you can r&r the engine and assemble it yourself.

Although I don't have first hand experience with them, there are some success stories on this website for a reputable engine builder/s if you can't do it yourself.

That's just me though and you obviously need to consider your individual situation.

All the best mate.