Can't beat the sound of a V8

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Woz

Correct. Said Ford belongs to Laminge.

I've heard this rumor as well. Is it a fact that this has happened. Is there hard evidence, or are you guys just full of it. I suspect you guys are full of it.

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I've heard this rumor as well. Is it a fact that this has happened. Is there hard evidence, or are you guys just full of it. I suspect you guys are full of it.

It is true, Unless Geoff & Gary have a reason to lie. sleep:

[xr8man83]

300 gts coupe have you lost your marbles man?? there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????

[rodderz]

V8's will always be the best music to a mans ears

But I have to admit, a Ford 6 sounds very nice. A modded F6 would have to be one of the best 6 notes going around and has huge tuning potential, enough to forget about the v8 note once you're driving one

[XAGSV8]

Originally Posted by xr8man83

there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????

I agree. :

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by xr8man83

300 gts coupe have you lost your marbles man?? there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????

I agree.

I love the sound of old carbie V8s.

The V8 VL Calais we brought sounds better then a lot of the newer V8s, around where I live. IMO

Then theres the green XR Fairmont that often cruises, and sends shivers up my spine, because of the sound of the Windsor under the bonnet.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by blackout

Bit extra to pay for the sound though, don't ya think?

For the price difference, the Typhoon justifies the loss of the V8 noise, and most Typhoon owners will back that up

Once you add 19 inch wheels which are standard on a GT to an F6, you are basically line ball on price.

[GlennBA]

i drove a gt-p the other day and i really think the boss engine sounds soft..
now a 5.6L windsor.. much better

[aimzes]

yes the boss (and LS1) definatly need aftermarket exhausts fitted to sound respectable imo.

[WILDTRAKPX2]

The Boss comes out of factory deliberately made to sound quiet. Sucks, but that's the way it is now with stringent noise pollution restrictions. I was a little disappointed when the car was new, but after I replaced the factory exhaust with a set of extractors and a sports exhaust, I haven't stopped smiling. The growl is absolutely magnificent.

[WASP]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

The Sound of a Boss 5.4L with a Full Zorst and CAI pulling 6200Rpm is to die for mate!

Don't I know it. Amen to that.:Reverend:

If I was buying a new FPV today however it would be an F6 auto. I guess that's why I'm waiting for the next model_2:

[GT-P BOSS]

Nothing sound's like a V8 on a runway.

[Redrum]

Drove my neighbours GT today. Despite that fact my T is quicker I still looked back at his GT and thought wouldn't mind one of them!! :thebirds:

[jeffchalker]

Originally Posted by CDAA

Don't I know it. Amen to that.:Reverend:

If I was buying a new FPV today however it would be an F6 auto. I guess that's why I'm waiting for the next model_2:

The grass always appears greener on the other side of the fence
The King is not dead like motoring magazines will have you believe:king:
The FPV Flagship is still GT-P "Grand Tourer - Premium"

[FGX-351]

carby 5.8s do sound awesome but nothin beats the sound of the mighty daewoo 0.8 : :

[chich]

Nothing like the sound of a Ford V8.. magic. In order of preferance Clevo, Windsor and Boss. I'll never forget the sound of my old neighbours heavily worked 351 XY GT blasting up the street - that was one angry mofo of an engine.

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

i drove a gt-p the other day and i really think the boss engine sounds soft..
now a 5.6L windsor.. much better

There wouldn't be any personal preference with you towards a T series though would there Glenn? _2:

[Tiapan]

Originally Posted by Outbackjack

I will gladly forego the extra push of the turbo 6 for the sound of the V8 (BF XR8) When my V8 has done 100,000 ks and is still hauling ***, I wonder what the turbo 6 will be doing?????

OWNED!!

[Tiapan]

what is better a solid cammer 393 clevo or a hydro roller 393 clevo??
in terms of sound....

all you typhoon verse GT fellas why not put em together and put 2 tyhpoon hairdryers an a gt?? oooohhhhhyyeahhh!!!

[Ultimate]

v8 love that sound cant beat it. Just turbo your gt to get some speed and your turbo sound sman you have a winner

[AC]

Originally Posted by Falcon_Phill

Not on the subject of 8's, it seems there are more problems with the new fords than old ones. I read new posts everyday about someones new BA or something not working, starting, guages screwing up etc etc.

Amen to that, Im still waiting for the XC to keel over and die... Sooner or Later...

Originally Posted by Tiapan

all you typhoon verse GT fellas why not put em together and put 2 tyhpoon hairdryers an a gt?? oooohhhhhyyeahhh!!!

V12 TT :dr_Evil:

Would scare the SH1T out of the Holden brigade

[tex]

My XR8 with Genie Tri Y's, mandrel pipework and single straight thru muffler combined with CAI sounds like a proper motor. Beats like a jungle drum at the bottom of a canyon...............

Every Turbo Falc (2 x stock 1's) Ive driven and heard go by has sounded like a YELLOW CAB, with either a leaky exhaust manifold or a hole in the muffler. Not the most endearing sound Ive ever heard.BMW M3 6 sounds like a good'n, but so it should given it 'ill rev 2000 rpm more. And costs $155000.

Gen 3's sound like crap, stock they're like a wind mill / high powered vaccum cleaner. Stock Boss motors sound 1000 time better than stock Chev oops - Holden.

While I'm sure a good sound is in the ear of the listener..... I've personally not heard a TUFF sounding turbo. Flack jacket at the ready. Boxing gloves donned.

[DDXR6T]

I do indeed love the sound of a late model V8, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. But i also love the sound of an angry boosted 6. A mercury Phoon went into the KFC across from my work, and upon leaving the the car-park, he gave it a good bootful ... pure perfection.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by tex

Gen 3's sound like crap, stock they're like a wind mill / high powered vaccum cleaner. Stock Boss motors sound 1000 time better than stock Chev oops - Holden..

I would also say that the XF V8s sound better then the VL 304s aswell, oops there was no such thing as a XF V8. lol

That was a joke guys.

[nobbystang]

Got to drive my little bros VH SLE he bought a couple of months ago as a sunday driver. Has got a COME Stage 2 308 and pretty sure standard auto but was awesome, windows down doing 100k on quiet country road. definately nothing like the rumble of a sweet V8. Would have considered the XR8 except for the extra insurance, is ridiculous

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by nobbystang

Got to drive my little bros VH SLE he bought a couple of months ago as a sunday driver. Has got a COME Stage 2 308 and pretty sure standard auto but was awesome, windows down doing 100k on quiet country road. definately nothing like the rumble of a sweet V8. Would have considered the XR8 except for the extra insurance, is ridiculous

Yeah thats the stuff.

The day we picked up the Calais was awesome, listening to that sweet sound of the 5 Litre under the bonnet.

For me to drive it would cost $3000 for insurance, because its a V8, thats f'ning ridculous.

[WINDSR]

Originally Posted by Shockwave XR8

Yes, the Boss note is pure magic.

......... but not as nice as a Windsor :