Considering Fg Xr8?

[Z2TT]

Hi Guys,

I coudln't find any section for XR8 fair enough being a Turbo forum so I decided to post here.

I currently drive a FG XR6 Turbo, goes well but I've always wondered the XR8 might be what I'd like more, perhaps as a second car

so I can have 2 FG's.

I have not test drove one but I'm wondering for any people who have, how do they stack up against the turbo? Do they pull harder on kickdown

and get off the line quicker?

I was always under thought that once you begin modding the turbo has it, but on KPM's website I see their Exhaust+Tune pack makes 270rwkw

has anybody who has driven both can give me some insight or a general run down?

Cheers.

[lrmcdowell]

turbo stock will get the V8 off the line and pulls harder. The v8 will do better up higher on the speed limits so once you hit like 140kph

[rbjet]

The turbo will quicker than the V8 in most cases. You'd really only buy the V8 for the noise.

[ms700]

or for boosting

[bionicxr6t05]

The 5.4 is a slug of an engine in standard form, buy a gs 5.0 and youl be happy

[ms700]

has anyone tt'd a 5.4 yet?

[Ace]

Mickus you supply the money and ill have a crack at Tt a 5.4 - didn't Dan from wa twin turbo. One in an fg

[rbjet]

Yep

[ratter]

My BA Pursuit ran 11.7 with no internal mods, so yes the Boss 5.4 can be made to go quick, but will cost more than getting the same power from the turbo 6 or S/C 5.0

[Mrs Jeturbo]

had a new black fg xr8 for a work car .. manual...(owned two turbos)

really nice to drive... love the sound... great car for looking good sounding nice and instant grunt...

the start isn't really very impressive from standard .. the little turbo on an fg gives more grunt on take off than after 3 seconds in an 8

but if u wanna go fast buy anorher turbo!

Edited 22/11/12 01:57 AM by Princess Fluffy