TURBO I6 or V8? - Page 7

82XD393.3v · 12-02-2006, 09:41 PM

Im going the V8 its a huge step forward in V8s in Australia with quad cams,multi valves and plenty of alloy
Brings the Aussie/Yank V8s into the 21st centry
But have respect for the performance of the 6 with turbo

Ryan · 12-02-2006, 09:47 PM

I said it before and i'll say it again, V8 all the way, not just with the Fords but in general.

I've seen a few people say in this thread that the 5.4L BOSS wont get anywhere near the power of the 4.0L Turbo, not entirely true, the BOSS 5.4L make 20 more KW then the Turbos in stock form. lol

I've never been in a Turbo so I dont know for sure but I have been in a BA XR8 and my brothers been in a BA XR6T and even he said he would take the V8 anyday.

nb_351 · 12-02-2006, 10:56 PM

how close is this... should do a poll on the commondore thread... v8 or 6? imagine the percentage... except the fully hectic vl turbos... lol... id say approx 80 or so towards the bent 8... but cant beat the sound of a blown ford 8... eg gary myers stang, and so on... dont need a blower though, anyone else heard the trick mansweto xw??? the motor thats now in theior capri and running 8s i think... could push the street trim xw to 9.5s though... naturally aspirated... is there any info on them on this here site? that xw is my dream car... hmm...

XRQTOR · 12-02-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nb_351

how close is this... should do a poll on the commondore thread... v8 or 6? imagine the percentage... except the fully hectic vl turbos... lol... id say approx 80 or so towards the bent 8... but cant beat the sound of a blown ford 8... eg gary myers stang, and so on... dont need a blower though, anyone else heard the trick mansweto xw??? the motor thats now in theior capri and running 8s i think... could push the street trim xw to 9.5s though... naturally aspirated... is there any info on them on this here site? that xw is my dream car... hmm...

Yep a blown 8 sounds awsome.

fiery · 13-02-2006, 12:44 AM

After having this type of discussion Saturday night I am led to believe that the turbo 6 is the best option......
Am in the process of looking for a newer car, I have 2 things that are a must about this newer car......1. Phantom Purple (yes the colour is the most important issue); 2. BA (dont know why, just cos the colour factor really)..
other than that I had no idea if it is to be a 6 (standard, turbo whatever) or an 8..... then comes the even more technical problem.. auto or manual...

Again, all I care about is the colour.. but was gently persuaded the Turbo is the MUST HAVE with the thing... lol

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24CIT · 13-02-2006, 01:43 AM

gimme boooooost!!! turbo i6 any day!!

ED Classic · 13-02-2006, 02:34 AM

I voted Turbo I6 without reading the last 10 pages.

If the V8 was alloy and didnt sacrifice handling I would much rather the sound.

gww64 · 14-02-2006, 08:47 AM

Dammit. The hairdryers are back in front

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Tiapan · 14-02-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollin

got to be a turbo 6!

nothing like lining someone up (esp when they dont know you have a turbo ;) ) letting them get the jump off the launch, then next thing they know its like an F16 opening the taps and you blaze the rear tyres past them in second gear....

oh and ya cant do that in a v8 huh?
the only diffrence is the v8 has its front wheels in the sky!

Redrum · 14-02-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ED Classic

I voted Turbo I6 without reading the last 10 pages.

If the V8 was alloy and didnt sacrifice handling I would much rather the sound.

Good point. First thing I noticed when I traded my XR8 in for XR6T, was it handled a million times better. Tis awesome driving a T and knowing you are not getting slowed by a 5.4 litre anchor.

ridefox · 14-02-2006, 12:33 PM

u cant beat the sound an the instant power off the line of the v8

WILDTRAKPX2 · 14-02-2006, 01:07 PM

V8 for sure!

sven · 15-02-2006, 11:11 PM

V8 definately... ontop of that nothing gets my juices flowing better than the roar of a supercharged V8 :hihi:

Project Bluepri · 16-02-2006, 12:34 AM

Go The TURBO!!!

***BOMBER*** · 18-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Love the V8, but i have recently purchased a XF Falcon which i am hoping to turbo, so i am kinda on the fence at the moment

mathew egan · 18-02-2006, 04:27 PM

why not both a turboed v8 lol ,sound and torque

Redrum · 24-02-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ridefox

u cant beat the sound an the instant power off the line of the v8

Instant Power. Dont you mean after you have 3000rpm on the dial......... the 5.4 has no low down torque stock, it sucks. My turbo I dont need to gear down to overtake, my BA XR manual I did........

coyote · 24-04-2006, 10:58 PM

Now how am i supposed to vote on this one

I can not go past the sound of the V8 (Heart choice)

The I6 turbo turns in better without the extra weight on the steer (head choice)

The best car i have driven on a race track was a NA 4cyl (pure adrenelen)

1600cc turbo in the capri with the weight taken out one of the best parts of my driving week. (seat of pants vote)

AnthonyQLD · 24-04-2006, 11:18 PM

Its close between the I6 and the V8

BPXR6T · 24-04-2006, 11:24 PM

Drove both the XR6T and XR8. Loved the turbo, but cancelled the order and swapped to an XR8. Can't beat the V8 sound...

SB4 · 25-04-2006, 01:22 AM

Last year i drove my mates manual BA XR8 from Eden to Melbourne, which has exhaust/extractors/cai.. what a drive it was! Can't wait to buy one myself. I voted V8 ofcourse.

Jeeepers · 25-04-2006, 12:26 PM

Can't beat an 8 for note. But I love the turbo 6, power and economy, got it all

Aussie_Geo · 25-04-2006, 12:49 PM

Well I admit to being biased

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But all this talk about sound, and yes I love the V8's, just listening to the start of the Clipsall 500 in pit straight gave me a hard on.

Try a custom 4 inch system with resonator on a modded typhoon...... on full boost she does not just sound good will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Although you V8 boys will only hear it for a second or two as I wave goodbye on the way past

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Honestly, I have to agree, the blue oval has both camps well and truely covered and we all win.....

cheers

Peter

coyote · 25-04-2006, 07:05 PM

Candy ????

Is it short for something or am i looking too deep at this

Did a search and have scanned through the entire post still I don't get it

AU-MUSTD · 25-04-2006, 09:10 PM

MMMM I love candy. Just remeber you can always turbo a v8 but you can never v8 a turbo 6.

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GT-P BOSS · 26-04-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Glad to see the thread is still going

I think you have hit a nerve in all of us that we love our cars.

Love the sound of a V8

bwhinnen · 26-04-2006, 12:37 PM

V8 for me too, love the sound. Can't say a bad word about the 6T either though, but the 8 is my cup-o-tea. so to speak.

bscampbell · 26-04-2006, 03:24 PM

Haven't driven a V8, so I can't give my 2c!
Unless someone is willing to change that of course!

romaniac · 26-04-2006, 03:33 PM

a v8......with a supercharger

xfalconz · 27-04-2006, 03:28 AM

You cant beat the sound of a decent v8 exhaust note whether it be a windsor, cleveland or boss.
The sounds to enjoy with the XR6T are a bit more subtle, the turbo spinning and the wastegate fluttering but definitely just as good.
The V8 sounds good inside and out of the car but the fun with the turbo is in the driving experience and the different noises depending on how hard its driven.

View Poll Results: What type of Engine do you prefer?
4.0L Turbo I6	461	47.67%
5.4L V8	467	48.29%
Neither, I'm a 4cyl fan	11	1.14%
Candy	28	2.90%
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