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Rive_mk2

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  1. Is there anything to be aware of when looking at early model Fg? Like 08 models.. Particularly ute.. like anything they didn’t trouble shoot until later models, years 11-14? Cheers.
  2. Gotcha. I don’t mean to ramble on, but say if you just went aftermarket heat exchanger that would surely prevent the milkshake from happening? Heard the oem ones are just cheap junk from China. Surely putting a good one it would significantly minimise any harm. I used to have a BF turbo and flogged it around a bit and didn’t have any problems with overheating the trans. I don’t know, I just guess Im pretty poor otherwise I’d have zero dramas getting the fan etc. what tuner do you recommend in Adelaide? Was thinking of going to Heinrich but up in the air with the idea.
  3. What about if I just swapped out the oem heat exchanger and put a pwr one in? Any no no with that?
  4. Yeah that’s a good point, I live in Adelaide but possibly may move to the Sunshine Coast at some point this year.
  5. Just daily the car man, nothing crazy. Got quoted the 740 today supplied and fitted, I’d be looking at 7-900 for one with a fan then would have to pay for labour after that, that’s why I was wondering. And the zf doesn’t come stock with a fan, only trying to avoid the milkshake, not doing to get a fan lol so you think it wouldn’t be a silly decision to go without fan? Thanks man.
  6. Hey guys, just looking to get some input on what people’s thoughts are on the necessity of a fan on external trans cooler? Would they be still worth doing without the fan? And do a good job of keeping the trans cool? I’m not looking to push heaps of power, like 330rwks, would one without a fan still be a good option? Just got quoted 740 fitted and supplied for a derale trans cooler.. any info would be good. Obviously a fan would be ideal but they’re quite expensive, plus I’d have to pay to get it fitted.. thanks.
  7. Yeah that makes sense mate, thanks. The tuner is the one that has to set em up etc at the end of the day.. I’ve just seen people say if you’re not chasing heaps of power and probably won’t down the track, no point using a 1000cc injector no where near its duty cycle, but would be better using a smaller injector and use more percentage of its cycle if that makes sense? Also, If I’m only looking at around the 300rwkw mark give or take, is there any point in doing the dump pipe? Or would be fine just putting in a high flow cat? A high flow pump, injectors, high flow cat and a tune should put the power up a bit? Thanks mate.
  8. Hey guys, will be getting a Fg xr6 turbo ute in the near future and just wondering what size injectors to go with? The mods I want to do are obviously injectors, fuel pump, dump pipe and high flow cat with a tune. I see everyone tends to go with 1000cc injectors, but I’m not chasing heaps of power so would 650cc injectors be a silly idea or not really? just wondering what people’s thoughts are or if there’s anyone that’s not running 1000cc.. Thanks.
  9. Hey guys, just wondering what the reliability is like with an Fg tray ute. I did have a BA one tonne ute a while ago and I thought it was fine.. gearbox started to slip a bit.. does anyone have an insider review of the Fg one tonne obviously with the ZF 6 speed is a good gear box.. I wouldn’t be putting heavy loads on it, I’m just more comfortable in a ute I feel and like the idea of an Fg.. anything to watch out for? Thanks.
  10. Yeah nice.. I haven’t really looked at the G6 and was quite surprised how fair priced they are.. seen one the other day 2011 model with 111,000ks and he wanted $23,500.. xr6 turbo would have been up around 30.. the trim and interior looks nice I think aswell... thanks everyone for their replies.
  11. What are They like non lsd? Are they alright if you don’t try and spin the tyres all the time or they struggle with the power once you up the boost a bit?
  12. Would you recommend a G6? Obviously it’s a luxury line vehicle but no off issues other than the common diff bushes etc?
  13. I’m looking at getting a G6E Turbo.. they’re reasonably priced for the 09-11 models.. I’m just wondering what year if there is any to stay always from.. 09 model and a few years up is relatively close to the B series and are there and trouble shooting issues coming into the F series? If that makes sense lol I don’t want anything crazy but I think a G6 with and exhaust injectors and a tune would be a great daily.. 260-280rwks is all I’m really looking for.. a G6 should be rather reliable running that sort of power I’d imagine? I had an 07 BF xr6 turbo and that thing was a nightmare.. though I loved it I sold it.. anyone had a G6 or got one? What’s your experience like so far? Thanks.
  14. Rive_mk2

    FGX

    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.
  15. Rive_mk2

    FGX

    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?
  16. Rive_mk2

    FGX

    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?
  17. Rive_mk2

    FGX

    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.
  18. Rive_mk2

    FGX

    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.
  19. Yeah alright thanks man.. this car has been nothing but problems.. I want to sell it and get a corolla lol would honestly get more thrills out of the corolla.. this car is a piece of sh*t tbh.. looks mint as I <3 Bananas.. very good looking example but as soon as you try to get the car performing it's just a heap of sh*t lemon Would I be ok driving it under boost?
  20. Yeah it does you're right.. if I go sequential mode and give boost in first and a bit in second as I come into third it Goes to sleep. My examoles before was rolling on boost ib third.. how much for springs one would say? 4 or so hundere.. are they hard to fit?
  21. It'll go from 4,000+ rpm to barely an idle.. I have to pull over and turn car off then start again then it drives fine until again 3rd gear 4k rpm just doesn't like it and shuts down and now thrown a code. Spooky
  22. How much would valve springs be? It's just thrown a check engine light after I showed my friend what it's doing.. would valve spring fault show on scan tool and would it cut out in 1st and second pulls not just 3rd? Thanks again
  23. Yeah that's what I thought. Wouldn't be fuel pump or anything?
  24. Hey guys.. I have an 07 BF mk11 xr6 turbo it's stock but with dyno tune and no cat.. when I hit boost in 1st and second it's fine but when I'm in 3rd gear at 4000+rpm the car just looses all power and starts to really idle rough and comes good again once cars turned off and on.. what possibilities could this harbour?
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