ashxr Member 59 Member For: 20y 7m 25d Location: melbourne Posted 18/11/04 09:56 AM Share Posted 18/11/04 09:56 AM Does any one use their xrt's for work, Tradesman etc...I really cannot decide wether to upgrade to an xr6t or just go with the trusted bent eight, for pulling power!I carry around an extra 300kgs in weight every day!Does anyone carry this sort of weight in their t's?I know that the T obviously has a lot more potential for extra performance , but as much as I would like to, I really don't think that I would be able to justify spending the extra $$$ on the power mods!But, that said, if a T was more than suitable for the job, then the extra $$$ saved on the T could be spent on something like a phase 1 aps! Decisions decsions! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 4m 6d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 18/11/04 10:04 AM Share Posted 18/11/04 10:04 AM Yep mines a work ute (painter) I carry a fairbit of weight in it but not on a daily basis..... but when I do I have no problems at all. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-188558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6_ED Member 1,517 Member For: 22y 2m 24d Posted 18/11/04 10:15 AM Share Posted 18/11/04 10:15 AM ashxr..What you are looking for in a ute I am currently runT with phase II300 kilo worth of toolboxes and sparesI prefer to drive the T with the weight in the back ,especially since the Phase I then II...Without the weight in the back she tends to drift on acceleration quite easily Couldn't be more happier than a T as a workhorse..Almost makes going to work fun :lol: Just do it you wont regret it Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-188561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktheknife Xtreme Xalted Member Donating Members 3,112 Member For: 22y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: BrisVegas Posted 18/11/04 10:33 AM Share Posted 18/11/04 10:33 AM What do you need when you want to move a load?.. (Aside from Laxettes Claude)Yep...You got it...TORQUE.....What has the T got in plentiful and easy supply?...Right again........TORQUE......Now.....without starting another war, I also suggest that the Auto is best placed for pulling heavy loads. Lots of wear on clutch mechanisms with high torque and the physics of momentum when giving movement to heavy loads.*ducks and weaves whilst donning flame proof garb* Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-188576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 22y 27d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 18/11/04 10:38 AM Share Posted 18/11/04 10:38 AM Deano has a work ute "T". It has 334rwkw's and pulls 11.7 @ calder. I reckon that should take care of most loads. Geea. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-188578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 22y 2m 30d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 19/11/04 05:13 AM Share Posted 19/11/04 05:13 AM Deano has a work ute "T". It has 334rwkw's and pulls 11.7 @ calder. I reckon that should take care of most loads. Geea. :loc:<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Can't go wrong with that :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-188914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Donating Members 998 Member For: 21y 10m 15d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 19/11/04 08:14 AM Share Posted 19/11/04 08:14 AM What do you need when you want to move a load?.. (Aside from Laxettes Claude)Yep...You got it...TORQUE.....What has the T got in plentiful and easy supply?...Right again........TORQUE......Now.....without starting another war, I also suggest that the Auto is best placed for pulling heavy loads. Lots of wear on clutch mechanisms with high torque and the physics of momentum when giving movement to heavy loads.*ducks and weaves whilst donning flame proof garb*Had 7 utes in the last 16 years(4 Falcs).Your totally right Mack,auto and torque is the magic formula-auto XR6 for work=perfect Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-189036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrunks Member 665 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Location: Gold Coast Posted 20/11/04 05:01 AM Share Posted 20/11/04 05:01 AM But according to ford not good for towing, at least not rated as much as NA vehicles!!!Russ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-189263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 11m 20d Location: Birkdale Posted 20/11/04 08:18 AM Share Posted 20/11/04 08:18 AM I'd go the XR8, much better low speed pulling power. Pulls hard out of corners in taller gears, better than the T, just not as fast. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-189312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashxr Member 59 Member For: 20y 7m 25d Location: melbourne Posted 20/11/04 08:57 AM Author Share Posted 20/11/04 08:57 AM I'd go the XR8, much better low speed pulling power. Pulls hard out of corners in taller gears, better than the T, just not as fast.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah I think your right rednut, the T would be good but I think that the 8 is prob better option. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/14056-turbo-workhorses/#findComment-189321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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