Rive_mk2 Member 61 Member For: 6y 1m 27d Posted 19/09/20 05:06 PM Share Posted 19/09/20 05:06 PM Hey guys.. I had a BF 07 xr6 turbo recently sold it.. had nothing but problems with it.. everyone reckons get a 4WD but I'm just not into them.. I guess I'm wondering what are the FGX like in regards to reliability and things alike. You see alot of fg turbos for 25k but another 5k would get you into the x model.. anyone know much about them? Also a bit off topic.. what are the fg xr8s like.. I feel they would be reliable.. not saying the barra isn't.. I didn't have problems with the engine it's self but alot of other things. Turbo line blocked and needed new turbo and ball joints blah blah blah.. any comments are welcome.. thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixman Donating Members 600 Member For: 20y 4m 6d Gender: Male Location: Hills District, NSW Posted 19/09/20 09:46 PM Share Posted 19/09/20 09:46 PM These cars are allready getting old and have usually had a pretty hard life. Only buy one if your prepated to do maintenance and start replacing worn out bits. In some ways a 2007 SS Late model camira may be a better option as the drivetrain/suspension is a bit more robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,998 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/09/20 11:30 PM Share Posted 19/09/20 11:30 PM driveline is only more robust because it's lacking in power through it that can actually cause it to lessen it's life FGX XR8 is a nice vehicle. Get one. Just doesn't have that turbocharger rush, but has a nicer sound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rive_mk2 Member 61 Member For: 6y 1m 27d Posted 20/09/20 05:20 AM Author Share Posted 20/09/20 05:20 AM Are they hard to get power out of the 8? Not looking to build a rocket but what can you do with them? What would you recommend on them? A cam and a tune or somethin.. how much are decent cams? I've always been under the idea that cams a re super expensive.. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,998 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/09/20 05:24 AM Share Posted 20/09/20 05:24 AM supercharge it with a smaller pulley and a 'cooler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rive_mk2 Member 61 Member For: 6y 1m 27d Posted 20/09/20 05:26 AM Author Share Posted 20/09/20 05:26 AM Alright onya Keith.. are you talking the 5.0 litre or the 5.4? The 5.0 is out of my price range.. 5.4 would still be a great reliable car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,998 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/09/20 05:31 AM Share Posted 20/09/20 05:31 AM There are no 5.4 FGX's (from the factory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rive_mk2 Member 61 Member For: 6y 1m 27d Posted 20/09/20 05:35 AM Author Share Posted 20/09/20 05:35 AM Yeah I know man all fgx are 5.0 supercharge but would you recommend the 5.4 fg xr8, like 2012 model or similar? Still get a good 270rwks or so out of it with reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,998 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/09/20 05:42 AM Share Posted 20/09/20 05:42 AM I wouldn't recommend a 5.4, personally... they sound good but don't make power easily or reliably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rive_mk2 Member 61 Member For: 6y 1m 27d Posted 20/09/20 05:48 AM Author Share Posted 20/09/20 05:48 AM Alright that's all I needed to hear. I'm just scared of gettin into a turbo again and it's a lemon like my 07 model.. but surely a much later fgx with a good dealer behind it should iron out a few heartbeats.. On another note you need a bit of recognition for your persistence on this forum. Whenever I post an inquiry you're always the first one to reply. Thanks for your time and knowledge on this post and other posts. I'm sure I'm talking for alot of other noobs aswell. Thanks Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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