EB XR8: What to look for?

**Polyal** · 12-02-2006, 09:44 PM

Hey guys...

I am after an upgrade and ive been looking at some XR8's.

EF's dont do much for me and EL's are out of my price range, so it looks like a s2 EB XR8 is the go as I definatley want/need a manual.

What should I be looking for? And how much do you think is a good price?

Ive heard the old weezer is a pretty tough unit, but its a ford so there has to be something.

I am having a look at one tomorrow or tuesday, so ill tell you what I think.

Are they that much slower than a stock I6 with a T5. I guess they will have the LSD in its favour.

Your help will be much appreciated...cheers guys!

mcflux · 12-02-2006, 10:25 PM

Extractors + exhaust system will cost more than an equivalent I6 setup, but that'll help the 5.0 breathe out a bit better.

As for breathing in, consider the following items:

65mm or larger t/b
70mm or larger MAF housing (or aftermarket MAF)
Explorer intake manifold upper & lower (or aftermarket)

These will make a windsor breathe better and put a 5.0 ahead of a warm six.

After that it gets pricey (heads, cam, etc)

-Dave-

mcflux · 12-02-2006, 10:30 PM

I should mention that the larger t/b and MAF probably won't add to the total kws produced, as the HO intake manifold has a 55mm inlet from the t/b. But they might fatten the power curve. But when you combine these with a better intake manifold, they'll all compliment each other and add to the total power figure.

Mine feels like this. I mean, it feels more responsive with normal/spirited driving with a 65mm t/b and a 70mm MAF, but not quicker at WOT compared to the stock components. The exhaust system I have felt like it freed up some power though.

Windsor. A great motor, hobbled with crap factory ancillaries!

InitialD · 12-02-2006, 10:31 PM

Money in the boot

svo347 · 12-02-2006, 10:44 PM

Look for the dreaded cracked firewall or clutch pedal pivot

Kenaz · 13-02-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Are they that much slower than a stock I6 with a T5.

They're only slower than the XR6s. And the difference was minimal. Only like a 10th or two over the 1/4.

**Polyal** · 13-02-2006, 12:42 PM

cool thanks guys...I dont think I can make the trip up today but hopefully tomorrow I can have a look at one.

As for mods, the ones Ghia 5L pointed out seem to be the popular choice, exhaust is a must, thats why im going 8 nistead of 6. As for cams I dont know if ill go that far, ill be looking at superchargering as another way.

mcflux · 13-02-2006, 07:05 PM

Think of the EB-EL Windsor as being like Andy Kipple from Little Britain.

It seems hobbled and handicapped at first, but deep down it really wants to go absolutely nutbar :P

"Andy, how'd you get up in that tree?"
"I fell"

LUXO_8 · 13-02-2006, 07:09 PM

al, are you thinking of getting that custom painted EB XR8 opposite the north geelong station? looks to be done very well

good luck with everything mate,

if i had my time over, i would have done heads, intake and exhaust a loooooong time ago.

you've got a pm too btw...

**Polyal** · 13-02-2006, 07:10 PM

^^lol

Well i went for a drive to preston today...got there by 3.30 and the place was shut!!! The lady said it would be around to 4...NOT impressed!

What i am looking for is a EB s2 SXR8. Has to be manual, and a sunroof is a BIG plus. Oh and so is Black, and I dnot want Red..lol

So if anyone has any links chuck them up.

Cheers guys

**Polyal** · 13-02-2006, 07:13 PM

wayne..I was looking at a RS2000 escort but it didn't work out.

Are you 100% sure that one you are talking about (the pinkish one) is an XR8?

If it was a manual I would have brought it by now. If its cheap enough perhaps I could be swayed to an auto. Ill have a look at it tomorrow.

LUXO_8 · 13-02-2006, 07:15 PM

well, i havent been and actually looked at it but ive checked it out through the fence whilst waiting at the intersection there......its got an EB XR8 Garnish, and is a V8......so...

GTENVY · 13-02-2006, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polyal

^^lol

Well i went for a drive to preston today...got there by 3.30 and the place was shut!!! The lady said it would be around to 4...NOT impressed!

What i am looking for is a EB s2 SXR8. Has to be manual, and a sunroof is a BIG plus. Oh and so is Black, and I dnot want Red..lol

So if anyone has any links chuck them up.

Cheers guys

$6500.00 and you can have mine before the sprint racing season starts.

**Polyal** · 13-02-2006, 10:04 PM

GTENVY..you have a PM....I want that car!

As long as it comes with everything in ya sig of course