Turbo or V8 into XY? - Page 2

nugget378 · 19-11-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TomXY

i dont really care, just wana see how many people thought it would be a good idea, and get an idea of how many people will hate me for it!

Sounds like you care what people think after all..

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StealthAu · 19-11-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY

: than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

Funny enough, I was going to suggest a turbo rotary. He said he wants different

Cooper69S · 20-11-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stockoau

Funny enough, I was going to suggest a turbo rotary. He said he wants different

haha - he can line up at the drags next to a mazda roadpacer. anyone remember the 13b powered holden kingswood sold by mazda in 1976 or thereabouts? hilarious.

T-BOOST · 20-11-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY

: than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

Just because someone might have a turbo doesn't mean the cars a ricer!
If thats the case the whole new Ford line up is just ricer cars is it???
Turbo Falcons (sedan/ute), Focus, Mondeo and Territory. Nearly every model has one.
The word ricer is so missused these days!

I do think you should go the V8. But it depends on what your going for.
If you want something differant go the turbo. The V8 will probably sell better when the day comes though.

gozza · 20-11-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY

: than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

rotaries are ricers? your mums a ricer - plenty of Rotaries street registered that would pass you like you were standing still -

Rice - I think not

FlipXW · 20-11-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gozza

rotaries are ricers? your mums a ricer - plenty of Rotaries street registered that would pass you like you were standing still -

Rice - I think not

I think he was refering to putting a Rotery in an XY would be rice. The key point was turbos dont belong in XY falcons.

4Vman · 20-11-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gozza

rotaries are ricers? your mums a ricer - plenty of Rotaries street registered that would pass you like you were standing still -

Rice - I think not

Nothing like jumping the gun hey....

Besides, rice is rice, (i.e rotary or T6 in an XY) weather it will cover the 1/4 in 8 seconds or 18 seconds... ITS STILL RICE.

Steffo · 20-11-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY

: than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

You're not necessarily ricer if you don't go Clevo or Windsor.

Modular V8, 460BB, 429, 428, 427, 390 etc. Lots of other Ford V8 good stuff.

||| · 19-11-2007, 08:58 AM

go the turbo. v8 xy's are so common now i tune them out unless its something different

Falc'man · 25-11-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by |||

go the turbo. v8 xy's are so common now i tune them out unless its something different

There is never enough XY V8s. I'm lucky to see one a week, how many do you see a day, 5, 10, More? Its still not enough.

mr302xd · 25-11-2007, 11:04 PM

OK. If anyone seen Fast and furious tokyo drift movie, and seen the mustang with the turbo motor in it, i think u would agree its just plain **g stupid!!

U JUST DONT DO IT!! ITS WRONG!!

Its like say would you put a 351 in a skyline (if possible).. u just dont!

Melchior3 · 27-11-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mr auxr8

OK. If anyone seen Fast and furious tokyo drift movie, and seen the mustang with the turbo motor in it, i think u would agree its just plain **g stupid!!

U JUST DONT DO IT!! ITS WRONG!!

Its like say would you put a 351 in a skyline (if possible).. u just dont!

If you watch the making of Fast and Furious, they actually used Ford big blocks in the Mustangs for those scenes, which just goes to show that a turbo RB won't cut it (and would be ghey)

I'd go for the worked 351 because you just can't beat that sound and as mentioned, you really can't have enoough V8 XYs.
BUT, I think a turbo 4L would be quite good also, but I'd only do that for a daily or frequent driver, V8 for cruising all the way.

Ozzyosko · 26-11-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

There is never enough XY V8s. I'm lucky to see one a week, how many do you see a day, 5, 10, More? Its still not enough.

Agreed.. Spotting an XY on the road is a fairly rare occasion for myself, and I gotta say I'd be pretty disappointed if passed by without hearing a V8 rumbling away.

Boosh Brus · 19-11-2007, 10:04 AM

Go a Big Block
Every ones XY has a 351 and a turbo 6 is a downgrade.

hrdcor · 19-11-2007, 10:08 AM

Do something different. The only reasons to go 8 are authenticity and noise. That being said, as much as I like the turbo six idea, the xy deserves better. Blown 427 FTW.

GTP owner · 19-11-2007, 10:47 AM

turbo 6, save the soundtrack for the slower cars, or play it on your stereo if you need to hear that kind of thing....i am now waiting to be hammered! A 6 is different, but the v8 sounds the bizz. I would not be basing my decision on other peoples thoughts - that is why they build their cars. You do your own thing, and that way you will be satisfied with the outcome. You are the one that will be driving it, not anyone else.

cuz · 19-11-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP owner

turbo 6, save the soundtrack for the slower cars, or play it on your stereo if you need to hear that kind of thing....i am now waiting to be hammered! A 6 is different, but the v8 sounds the bizz. I would not be basing my decision on other peoples thoughts - that is why they build their cars. You do your own thing, and that way you will be satisfied with the outcome. You are the one that will be driving it, not anyone else.

I agree with your idea of building it to suit what you want but I'm going with 4VMAN and saying that IMHO a XY should be home to a clevo.

vztrt · 19-11-2007, 11:40 AM

I'd say the I6T, but I'd look at the BA T. It would be very uniquie...but probably alot of money.

V3RSAC3 · 19-11-2007, 12:36 PM

Don't be a girl!! Turbocharge the V8!!

that's it, thread clossed!

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Riksta · 19-11-2007, 04:25 PM

V8 just for the sound

**Polyal** · 19-11-2007, 04:50 PM

TOMXY, did your parents forget you at kindy and your on the staff PC? Do us a favour and do the 6T and impress your friends.

TomXY · 19-11-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

TOMXY, did your parents forget you at kindy and your on the staff PC? Do us a favour and do the 6T and impress your friends.

ha..ha...............
nice comeback.

**Polyal** · 19-11-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TomXY

ha..ha...............
nice comeback.

To what? You know you want to do the 6T, so do it and get 500HP like you say you can. If it is an original 6 and you want it to stay that way you have little choice.

Ive got a 302, its not that quick but thats waaay down on my care list.

TomXY · 19-11-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Ive got a 302, its not that quick but thats waaay down on my care list.

so you care more that its loud enough and uses enough fuel to make people think its quick?

**Polyal** · 19-11-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TomXY

so you care more that its loud enough and uses enough fuel to make people think its quick?

LOL...see this is where you are wrong. I dont care what some thinks of my car. I know its quick and I dont flog it around trying to prove it.

I also dont care about fuel, or I would have brought a laser.

XCSEDAN · 19-11-2007, 04:55 PM

personally, i'd do a hot v8 (preferably supercharged), that is because, i find with turbo cars, the torque builds up to a point, holds, then drops off and generally they aren't as nice to drive (throttle response, crusabililty etc) where as a hot v8, the torque builds up in a more natural way (both NA and supercharged) because its a mechanical build up not nuematic (i dont think that's spelt right).

while a turbo 6 would be really nice to see under the bonnet, i just dont think it would be as nice to drive, but if you do go the turbo route, go a BA/BF motor. SO much nicer then all the older motors its not funny.

just my opinion mate so do what you want the most

banarcus · 19-11-2007, 04:56 PM

The younger generation and their need to not only have the last say, but also their yearning for affamation. Do what ever makes you happy mate, there's no need to worry what others will think of a XY that sounds a little 'different'

4Vman · 19-11-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by banarcus

The younger generation and their need to not only have the last say, but also their yearning for affamation. Do what ever makes you happy mate, there's no need to worry what others will think of a XY that sounds a little 'different'

Yes...i guess it depends on why he's building it, If he's building it for personal satisfaction then he should build whatever he wants, but if he's building it for acceptance and overwhelming "adulation from the majority of fans" i think the results of the poll tell the story...

xrfranjo · 19-11-2007, 05:02 PM

The heart is never wrong....... with a legend like that needs a legend ground rumbling V8... dont mix and match like some idiot in wollongong... i think it was a LJ torry with a 13b chook cooker in it.....

TomXY · 19-11-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xrfranjo

The heart is never wrong....... with a legend like that needs a legend ground rumbling V8... dont mix and match like some idiot in wollongong... i think it was a LJ torry with a 13b chook cooker in it.....

I dunno if your calling me a legend, or calling me an idiot.
I hope your not comparing a torquey 4L turbo with a rotor.

View Poll Results: What engine would you rather in an XY?
351, worked, 500hp	98	62.82%
turbo 4L OHC, 500hp	41	26.28%
other: please specify	17	10.90%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll