FGeorge Member 79 Member For: 3y 7m 18d Posted 31/05/21 12:31 AM Share Posted 31/05/21 12:31 AM I didn't want to waste my first post on something that's become boring by how many times it's been asked. I think I've got a good question for everyone here. I want to know how we can build an xr6t to have true reliability and power. 1. No budget constraints but cost is important; same quality and benefits for less money is preferable 3. Goal is to have a certain power level (say at 300,350,400 rwkw) 4. Goal is to trust that you won't be breaking your next weakest link any time soon 4.a. Be conservative, I'd rather play it safe and over-engineer it than have a "she'll be right" attitude. Aim for bulletproof. 5. Car is an FG1 xr6t So for example: at 300rwkw, you need xyz valve springs and oil pump, transmission cooler upgrade, etc at 400rwkw you should also have bla bla bla done Bonus question, what's your preferred power level and set-up for daily driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,143 Member For: 16y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 31/05/21 12:58 AM Share Posted 31/05/21 12:58 AM have a read of this thread: https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91528-modding-your-fg-xr6g6e-turbo-take-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGeorge Member 79 Member For: 3y 7m 18d Posted 31/05/21 12:59 AM Author Share Posted 31/05/21 12:59 AM Awesome, thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYME Member 313 Member For: 3y 10m 24d Posted 31/05/21 07:59 AM Share Posted 31/05/21 07:59 AM My power level for daily driving is 400rwkw which atm is my lowest state of tune and tbh if I'm being realistic even that's to much/plenty can rarely use it now in these damn nanny states..... but one thing I'd like to mention Barra is awesome engine we all know that, ZF with some money added into it is awesome for good power but tbh the falcons drivelines suck back past the transmission, anything above 350 rwkw and you gotta invest coin into improving it so you can still enjoy the car IMS diff hat is a must in any modded falcon! Such a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Trust me bro... Gold Donating Members 16,060 Member For: 9y 11m 20d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 31/05/21 10:21 AM Share Posted 31/05/21 10:21 AM 9 hours ago, FGeorge said: she'll be right I agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 673 Member For: 5y 6m 19d Posted 31/05/21 07:35 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 07:35 PM @TRYME agreed. @FGeorge The barra conforms to the standard rules of the universe regarding the relationship between reliability, power/speed, and cost. The sweet spot is 350-400rwkw from a value for money perspective, but even then, you should do driveline and proper fuel system, as well as the standard mods required to get you to that power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat007 Member 236 Member For: 6y 4m 14d Posted 31/05/21 07:54 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 07:54 PM I would say the sweet spot is 300/350rwkw with 98/E85. Any more than this and you start to need things like a bigger turbo (unless you're running one of the larger BA/F6 3582's? Is that the right number?), possibly a bigger downpipe/dump and cat back system. 300/350rwkw (98/E85) really only requires: In tank fuel pump Injectors Intercooler High flow cat Valve springs Tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 673 Member For: 5y 6m 19d Posted 31/05/21 09:33 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 09:33 PM 300rwkw isn't fast, that's the problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat007 Member 236 Member For: 6y 4m 14d Posted 31/05/21 09:39 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 09:39 PM 'Fast' wasn't part of the brief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 673 Member For: 5y 6m 19d Posted 31/05/21 10:08 PM Share Posted 31/05/21 10:08 PM Come on mate, you're arguing semantics here. "Power and reliability" is literally in the title. There's no point in doing any modifications if its not making the car faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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