Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 7m 2d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 04/04/06 06:46 AM Share Posted 04/04/06 06:46 AM Hmmm....different from what I've heard ie Ford are not increasing engine output but will be concentrating on a lighter shell for better performance and economy.The reason for downsizing the turbo is because the current one is way beyond what they required and has left too much scope for aftermarket high power mods. Ford see this as a benefit on one hand (because it is good for marketing) BUT it is bad because of the extra breakages (read bad publicity) and warranty claims it brings with it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 04/04/06 07:06 AM Share Posted 04/04/06 07:06 AM They should concentrate their efforts on hiring staff and buying machinery which will assemble a vehicle within closer tolerances!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 8m 4d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 04/04/06 07:11 AM Share Posted 04/04/06 07:11 AM you should all know not to listen to chinese whispers.... its always ends in dissapointment!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyc Member 141 Member For: 22y 7m 2d Posted 05/04/06 12:46 AM Share Posted 05/04/06 12:46 AM you should all know not to listen to chinese whispers.... its always ends in dissapointment!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>b**ch on the pension - suck my ... yess....I forget what movie that was from... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 10m 23d Location: Birkdale Posted 05/04/06 06:25 AM Share Posted 05/04/06 06:25 AM The only good thing from using a smaller turbo is that all the current dinner plate sized ones we have will be worth more to those looking for a 5 y/o Turbo for drag racing or modding! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Member 52 Member For: 21y 7m 1d Location: Berwick,Melbourne Posted 05/04/06 08:23 AM Share Posted 05/04/06 08:23 AM 2008 works out well for me - 4yr CHP ends then. YAY!!!!!!!!!Can not wait to get into a typhoon Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twr7cx Member 37 Member For: 19y 1m 11d Location: Hobart, Tasmania Posted 05/04/06 10:15 PM Share Posted 05/04/06 10:15 PM Wouldn't reducing the size of the turbo increase low down torque but probably reduce peak power? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-367762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassEm Member 12 Member For: 19y 11m 3d Location: VIC Posted 08/04/06 09:34 AM Share Posted 08/04/06 09:34 AM Was talking today with someone that knows a thing or two about the future development of the FalconWould you like to devulge your source, or is it merely speculation?I would hazard that its pure speculation. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-368617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlnt6 Donating Members 350 Member For: 20y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 08/04/06 01:50 PM Author Share Posted 08/04/06 01:50 PM Would you like to devulge your source, or is it merely speculation?I would hazard that its pure speculation.He works for Prodrive in the Engineering department, and is involved with test and evaluation of proposed vehicle updates, prototypes and test mules. Nuff said.Robin. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24509-new-falcon-orion-platform-2008/page/2/#findComment-368674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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