Beat An Xr6t Auto Very Easily.

[tmac450]

You've got to admit, V8s do make a good sound, that fades off into the distance behind a T.

[turbotrana]

Yes V8s used to make a great sound (when there were no turbos around). But that's not much good when you are left in the dust by something that barely makes a noise.

You see so many noisy V8 that make more DB than HP and look stupid at WOT cause the movement to noise ratio is way out of wack.

A turbo just goes whosh and its off.

[Inducted_Breeze]

well,here goes,without offending everyone on this site can I first say I have been a ford man all my life, have owned some serious 351s and have wanted a xr6turbo since they first came out. well last week the missus finally caved in and I got a 03 citric acid auto and I honestly cant see what all the fuss is about, sure if your out on the open road and overtake its not too bad I spose but in standard form I dont reckon there that crash hot. so wher do I go from here, flashtuned, injectors, bigger intercooler, or do I go back to my roots and get an xr8. like I said im not here to piss anyone off im sure with a bit of work I could get it hopping but I just expected more,especially for the fuel it drinks (guzzles)

Fair enough,

as others have said follow the line of a custom or generic tune and you will be impressed. The thing we love about these cars most is the POTENTIAL that can be had.

Also not meaning to offend you or anyone here, but jump into a stock BF MK2 ZF6 as they are streaks ahead of the BA1 4spd T's IMHO...

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[tmac450]

Also, you'll find that those used to V8's are used to their cars making alot of noise and fan fair when they're given what for. Noise and vibration often equates to perceived pace.

The Ts are so smooth and efortless in their execution, they just don't feel a quick as they are. My tip is to take a look at speedo every now and then. The time it takes to get to insane speeds (in private roads) is astonishing.

[waytooslow]

yes, I totally agree with the statement about noise and vibration feeling like speed, im not saying v8s are better than turbos, ive wanted a turbo for years now, I just think their may be something wrong with mine, I have test drove a few others a while back and you could feel the accelaration pushing you back in the seat. I run it only on 98 octane, bought a k&n panel filter first day, maybe its just me getting used to driving auto. anyway what should a stock xr6t make at the wheels because the only way to check if its the car or my imagination would be to put it on a dyno right. also does the flashtune make fuel economy better or worse

[Guest dico2020]

my rx7 was the fastest 14second car in the world

[hanra]

Noise and vibration often equates to perceived pace.

I agree with that one!! that's why my mate in his 383ci HQ Monaro with the exhaust dumped at the diff gives the perception of speed. He dosnt agree though.....

[Dagabond]

It's the throb from the V8....all the blood rushes from your brain to ya woody giving a false perception of G forces acting on your body making you think your goin faster....

[ratter]

Although not an XR8, here's my car when it was stock against the wifes when it was stock XR6 T

[waytooslow]

well,there you go, I wasn't trying to start the whole 6vs 8 thing,I was just after some advice on why my turbo feels sluggish and I hope ive found the answer,by lubing the solenoid.I'll be giving that a go first thing tommorrow, if that works I'll think I'll be like everyone else and go after more power!!