turbo or v8

[snappy]

In motor magazine few months ago the topic was ford axing the v8 again.

Rod Barret said that they wanted to know if the people where attached to the power of the v8 or the v8 itself .
So basically if the turbo outsells the v8 by a large margin this will probly happen again.

[snappy]

In motor magazine few months ago the topic was ford axing the v8 again.

Rod Barret said that they wanted to know if the people where attached to the power of the v8 or the v8 itself .
So basically if the turbo outsells the v8 by a large margin this will probly happen again.

[BIGJB]

As long as its a FORD thats all that really matters.
Mind you I do really miss the torque of the old windsor.

[Peuty]

Whilst I'm sure the power of a turbo six is awesome, the noise that comes from my V8 is what I'm in it for. Plus a few mods here and there gets the ol' Windsor up and running pretty well too.

[BIGJB]

Originally Posted by Peuty

Whilst I'm sure the power of a turbo six is awesome, the noise that comes from my V8 is what I'm in it for. Plus a few mods here and there gets the ol' Windsor up and running pretty well too.

If the Ghia sounded like yours mate I wouldn't need a stereo.

[Ives]

Power. Whether it's a 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16. Inline, V, Boxer, W, Rotary, Turbo, N/A, Supercharged... It's the result that matters.

[PepeLePew]

Having finally driven the FG turbo yesterday, its the noise....the FG T is grunty as, but the V8 has character. In a world where we're governed 50-60km/h speed limits, the V8 would entertain me consistently, except maybe at the lights ;)

[DBourne]

i think it's the noise, it's raw, brutal, primal and sadistic.

also right foot deep into the floor pan of an 8 feels liek you've just slapped an angry bull in the face and now you're about to go on the ride of a lifetime!

[Dauphin]

I want the sound of a V8, the power of a V8 but the fuel economy of a six (don't we all). Turbos seem to give us the right power and fuel economy but the sound is not a V8.

What makes a V8 sound like a V8? That grunty snort... is it simply the size of the engine matched with 8 cylinders and larger exaust? Does the V angles have anything to do with it?

They run at generally lower revs as well, is that right? So you hear the "details" more.

[Ives]

But some V8s sound like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wexZH...eature=related

European V8 over American/Australian V8 for me anyday of the week. The only American/Australian-like V8 sound I like is Mercedes' 6.2L V8... but then they're Euro.

I heard a C63 AMG driving past the other day. It made a GTHO sounded like a wannabe.

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by Ives

But some V8s sound like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wexZH...eature=related

European V8 over American/Australian V8 for me anyday of the week. The only American/Australian-like V8 sound I like is Mercedes' 6.2L V8... but then they're Euro.

I heard a C63 AMG driving past the other day. It made a GTHO sounded like a wannabe.

I'm sorry, but whilst that Ferrari does sound good, it doesn't sound ANYWHERE NEAR as brutal as an angry Clevo, or even a mild 304 Holden motor for that matter.

[FTE72]

Originally Posted by Peuty

I'm sorry, but whilst that Ferrari does sound good, it doesn't sound ANYWHERE NEAR as brutal as an angry Clevo, or even a mild 304 Holden motor for that matter.

You are spot on there.
I love Ferrari's lambo's,Merc's all that stuff, But they will never,ever beat the sound of a Cleveland at 7500 RPM :jab: NASCAR is aural heaven.
A bunch of Ferrari,s racing around a track together is actually quite an unpleasent sound.IMO
As for the thread topic, well its the sound!

[TUF_302]

I love the sound, and the lazy style performance, i voted for the engine it self, but over all i just love v8s!!

[Redrum]

The V8 has an awesome note, great rumble and solid feel, but saying all that, I am buying another Turbo.

[KenLee]

I don't know what the hoo-haa about V8. A lot of people here treat is like it's the best engine in the world. Australian/American V8 is way overrated.

It's like a school bully that talk trash, sound scary... then along comes someone smaller than him, quiet spoken kid... punch the bully in the mouth. Bully = KTFO.

[TZENU]

Im half n half...... Id take a T over an XR8 but nothing beats a carby feed V8


EDIT: I love the sound of a B7 RS4 though :evil3:

[schnoods]

V8 power.

Best sound by far, carby- no overhead cams, its like music. Sure speed is a different thing all together, some people like having a car with "personality".

It's like a school bully that talk trash, sound scary... then along comes someone smaller than him, quiet spoken kid...

Sounds like Schwarzenegger up against Liberace if you ask me, he might win but he still is g..

[MITCHAY]

I just want performance. Be it 4, 6, or 8 cylinders and regardless of brand.

[Ives]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I just want performance. Be it 4, 6, or 8 cylinders and regardless of brand.

... even Kia or SsangYong?

[vanman_75]

both ,but unless its in a bike i dont go for the pansy fart of a 4

[70caprigt3k]

Don't care about the configuration, how the air gets into the engine, what kind of transmission it has or what badges are on it as long as its quick and isn't a rotary.

[Aeron]

My XR6T had more power than my VE SS but I like the way the V8 delivers the power more than the turbo 6. The is instant where as with the turbo you have to wait for it to spool.

[snappy]

modraters can we delete or merge this with my thread v8 vs turbo thread it is identicle just worded different and was and accident to post more than once . thank you. sorry for increasing the work load

[snappy]

or triple post not sure what i did

[rodderz]

Added a poll for you mate. Let me know if you want the options changed

[Darkr]

Definitely the motor itself.

My thinking is, awesome low end torque and sound, but the power isn't that crash hot.

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by Darkr

Definitely the motor itself.

My thinking is, awesome low end torque and sound, but the power isn't that crash hot.

So true ... i think that it's just the fact that the V8 grunt gets people and it sounds better ...

But myself if i was to look at the market for a new car i'd dfinatly have to test drive both the XR8 and XR6T to get a feel for each and make a decision on that, do i want grunt or power .. i dunno, like i dunno where this post is going hahaha

[XABEBAGT]

It really depends on what you are looking for.
There is nothing like the sound of a V8. You can't get the gutteral roar that you get from a V8 from a T6. The T6 might be a bit quicker than a GT but on the street it doesn't really matter. Taking off from the lights is not like taking off on a drag strip. Someone usually jumps and the difference between a T6 and a GT is micro under these circumstances. I love my V8's. I love driving them and I love cruising with the window down just listening to them. There are many cars out there that will beat most V8's off the line but who really cares. I just let them all go (mostly). My vote is for the V8.
Cheers
Keith

[boo81]

Originally Posted by XABEBAGT

There is nothing like the sound of a V8. You can't get the gutteral roar that you get from a V8 from a T6. The T6 might be a bit quicker than a GT but on the street it doesn't really matter

Amen to that...

[ADSXR8]

Originally Posted by XABEBAGT

My vote is for the V8.

Are you sure? Going by your signature you my may be a little bias!

Love your work.