Matts_XR6T New Member 9 Member For: 7y 8d Posted 15/04/17 08:56 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 08:56 AM Hi guys, Ive had my ba mk2 turbo ute for about a week. its my first big car, im 19. people have been telling me how dangerous the utes are and they skid easy. Ive floored it a few times from a stop and it hasnt skid. not that I want it to. im just wondering if mine is down on power? or if people exaggerate these cars. I love the car, its a big change from my 1990 camry lol. if it helps it has a saas bov fitted and pod filter. 6 speed manual also. Thank you, Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,403 Member For: 14y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/04/17 09:18 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 09:18 AM welcome could be anything, where are you located we can point you in the right direction to get a pro to give it a once over. could be a turbo on its way out, blocked cat, list goes on. a dyno check up will show things too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,302 Member For: 16y 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/04/17 09:21 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 09:21 AM Well, of course they skid easy if you're trying to. It's the wet weather and boost combination you need to be careful of even with stock power. If you clutch kick it at high enough rpm, they can be very dangerous (read: fun if you control it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts_XR6T New Member 9 Member For: 7y 8d Posted 15/04/17 09:22 AM Author Share Posted 15/04/17 09:22 AM thanks, im in perth, wa. the car is definatley fast, after about 2500-3000 revs. seems to be lacking low down pick up also I realise that's of turbos are thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,127 Member For: 9y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 15/04/17 10:31 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 10:31 AM If I bought a turbo ford and it felt lazy the first thing I would check is that the turbo and exhaust manifold fasteners are tight. They can come loose and make the turbo slow to spool but it'll still make power eventually. Getting a full inspection from the right shop won't cost much and will let you get the jump on possible repairs or maintenance before it gets out of hand. Better get some pics of the beast aye 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 11y 3m 26d Gender: Not Telling Posted 15/04/17 10:51 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 10:51 AM (edited) come by mine and I'll take it for a spin and diagnose the 'will not skid' issue. xr6 turbos are not exaggerated, stock they are slow as hell though I will admit LOL. one mate rode in my old BF (360rwkw) when it wasn't running 100% and thought it was slow. Was funny as when I took em for a spin before selling it with it running sweet cause he was suddenly screaming at me to stop accelerating. in this case it was the pipework to the throttle body coming loose (aftermarket) the revs where it makes power sound about right. simply hold the clutch in and floor it and let the clutch out suddenly. job done. probably have to jump on the brakes a little though if your engine is stock though. in my stock BA that's long gone I always did skids on the brake but in the BF that I just sold I didn't have to use the brakes hehehe Edited 15/04/17 10:54 AM by skidxr6t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,403 Member For: 14y 3m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/04/17 11:13 AM Share Posted 15/04/17 11:13 AM 1 hour ago, Matts_XR6T said: thanks, im in perth, wa. the car is definatley fast, after about 2500-3000 revs. seems to be lacking low down pick up you answered you own question then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts_XR6T New Member 9 Member For: 7y 8d Posted 15/04/17 11:30 AM Author Share Posted 15/04/17 11:30 AM thanks alot guys, ill get some pics up asap I really like the look P:). skidxr6t, id be happy to let you skid it , if you show me how lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 18y 7m Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 15/04/17 12:02 PM Share Posted 15/04/17 12:02 PM (edited) Where abouts in Perth are you? Also replace that abortion of an intake/filter setup with a stock airbox with an F6 Snorkel (or an F6 airbox) as a start. Edited 15/04/17 12:03 PM by Ralph Wiggum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts_XR6T New Member 9 Member For: 7y 8d Posted 15/04/17 12:15 PM Author Share Posted 15/04/17 12:15 PM im in Balga/balcatta. thanks the brand on the filter didnt look great. ill look into a new filter do falcon owners ever meet in perth ?, its something id be interested in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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