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24-08-2011, 11:51 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Gday!
I need some advice. After writing off my precious Nissan S15  I'm looking for a new car. The Fords look unreal but I can't decide between an FPV GS or an XR6T (FG series). I want a quick car but at the best price. So the way I see it is:XR6T: 30k purchase plus 7k mods = $37k / 300 RWKW FPV GS: 45k purchase plus 1k tune & 2k exhaust = $47k 350RWKW Which one should I go with???? They're both awesome value but I don't know which way to go. |
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24-08-2011, 11:55 AM
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Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
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Turbo
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24-08-2011, 11:59 AM
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Pethy FG XR8 Ute
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Perth N.O.R
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V8 Ftw, you wont get that note from a 6
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24-08-2011, 12:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2011
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V8
Psi and a v8 is pure win with lots of potential |
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24-08-2011, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Adelaide's Southern Subs
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SO many threads on this i started one myself, look in the turbo section of the forum
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24-08-2011, 12:10 PM
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Go the GS mate.
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24-08-2011, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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V8, add twin turbo
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24-08-2011, 12:46 PM
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HIS THUNDER 2004 BA XR8 Blueprint Mods: Quad Exhaust, Hi-Flow Air filter, BFtiming chain tensioners, Billet Oil pump gears stage 2 shift kit, riding on G6ET 18's HERS FLASH BA MKII XR6 Turbo Phantom Purple Typhoon front end Parking your ford after a long day of being Awesome
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24-08-2011, 12:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Just get the GS. More than enough power, intoxicating hypnotic rumble, you'll be the envy of other drivers on the road including the turbo boys and the bonnet bulge is the cheapest p***s extension money can buy.
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24-08-2011, 01:03 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Yea just to clarify I'm definately not interested in the Boss 5.4L (not that it's bad or anything), I'm only looking at the Miami 5.0 supercharged. And BTW I'll just be looking for secondhand, definately can't afford brand new!
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24-08-2011, 01:09 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Supercharged V8 FTW!
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24-08-2011, 01:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Just depends.. the turbo is an absolute weapon, but has no character
V8 will rumble at idle, cruising speed or when your boot is in it. It'll always be a hoot.. Turbo will be insanely fun when booting it, but just boring when your idiling, cruising along. The 8 will obviously use more juice, so if fuel is a concern maybe the 6T is the way to go. You can't go wrong with either one though.
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24-08-2011, 01:23 PM
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Starter Motor
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24-08-2011, 01:26 PM
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24-08-2011, 01:29 PM
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Fossil fuel consumer
 
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as mentioned, this has been done so many times it's not funny. Use the search feature and you'll find many, many threads on the V8 vs I6T debate.
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Advice wanted! Turbo or V8?
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