hey guys just about to sell my 2litre turbo and move into a real car.

I was going to try and get a 2003 xr6t or xr8 with about 50,000ks and in good nick for about 25.

witht the turbo I would probably get the nizpro stage 1 kit and exhaust, cooler upgrade

with the xr8 I would probably do the CAPA powerdyne $3,995 supercharger upgrade

would it be similar power? what would be quicker?

and what would retain its value the most?

I know this is a xr6 turbo site so I can expect to hear some favored oppinions.

T will be quicker

Resale will be poor for either

Get the T

go the T easer and cheaper to mod and they handle better with out all that weight over the front end.

As an xr8 owner you can guess my answer!

As far as handling... stiffer springs up front will fix any real probs, maybe drop it an inch or two aswell. The fact is these cars are both better suited to out right speed than taking corners like an R34 GTR skyeline. But really, I love the big donk up front over the wheels. It feels solid as. All this stuff about the xr6t handling better... well I had a T spin out in front of me taking an intersection not overly fast, in fact I know my xr8 would of be fine.

It does have a bit of weight to shift but the engine weight definately keeps those front tyres on the road.

The xr8 goes hard, looks tough, sounds sweet and although im still just enjoying stock power levels, I can tell you that with a big high tech engine it has PLENTY of petential. And as far as cost vs kw...Pfft.

Im stickin with the 8! Its so far been relatively bullet proof dare I say it!

But in all honestly they are both beautiful cars, The XR8 just happened to push my buttons when taking it for the test drive. The first time you floor it at around cruzin speeds, and it kicks back , I was sold!

XR8=SLUG

Is there a forum dedicated to XR8?

Is there a forum dedicated to XR6T?

well you have asked the question at www.fordxr6turbo.com.... What you think we gonna say

XR6T weighs 100kg less, that's 0.2 to 0.3s off ya quarter mile already.

The XR8 is a fine car.

The XR6T is just an amazingly practical, do everything, fun, non stop grin inducing minor classic.

See!

Regards,

aa

ps just remember to get one with the Premium Brakes. (or with the after market version thereof)

Edited 16/02/07 10:49 AM16/02/07 10:49 AM by aiboart

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