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.

[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.

[Sam_Boss260]

yep, the feel of the motor and the roar of the boss when it comes alive.

[tex]

The warble, the sole, the side to side rock and role.

The fact they are not a taxi engine with boost also makes them attractive to me.

As a pimply teenager / P plate driver I always said one day I;ll own an 8.

Now that Ive had a five of them, my ambition was warranted given the experience of ownership.

I would not personally go for a turbo six, if they (the 8's) become unavailable 'new' from Ford Aus, then I'll just stick to second hand versions.

[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.

[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.

[Ives]

Turbo 6.

[GTP owner]

oooh the sound cannot be beaten!

[Powdered Toast Man]

Gotta say for the V8 itself, mainly the sound. I also love the low down torque of a good V8, outright power isn't as important.

But I'd be happy with a Turbo 6 or 4 as long as it's got good low down torque characteristics.

[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 ;)

[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...

[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.

[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!

[tetgreg888]

Cant make a decision so I`ll have to save for one of each
As said before you cant beat the sound of a nice V8

[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.

[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.

[Biggav]

would have to be the V8 regardless for me.

drove a friends F6 3-4mths ago and loved it with a passion (only got into second gear so who knows how much more it would of rocked when using the other 4 gears haha) but have allways dreamt of owning a V8 and finally got it in a G220 Fairy.

not looking back now.

[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.

[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:

[leadfoot]

Originally Posted by Powdered Toast Man

Gotta say for the V8 itself, mainly the sound. I also love the low down torque of a good V8, outright power isn't as important.

But I'd be happy with a Turbo 6 or 4 as long as it's got good low down torque characteristics.

I have to agree..any decent 6 or even some 4s will flog my old EF XR8 - but they dont sound anywhere near as good..Then again, I would not knock back turbo BA/BF..

[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.

[xr8 007]

Road tested both cars before making a decision. The BA XR6 Turbo and BA XR8. I thought both cars were great but just totally fell in love with the V8. Love the Rumble, Loved the presence and feel on the road. I do understand you can mod up a turbo cheaper and make it go quicker. But anything beyond 220kw is enough anyways. So I decided and bought the BA XR8. Never looked back and have never doubted that decision.

[schnoods]

V8 for sure.

Though I am at the stage where I am sick of EFI all together, the price of making them go better is just phenomanal.

The turbo 6's can be made to sound better than factory, but cant even compare to a V8 on noise.