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Saw one the other day... didn't have much of a chance to run it either because of the traffic unfortunately. Another day.

It will be a while before they do get modded 'cause yeah, most people wouldn't want to lose their warranty. The dillema of owning a brand new car..

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Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

Guys,

They wound the boost down on the turbo to prevent the power exceeding the XR8. They did this because otherwise no-one would buy the V8.

which is exactly why they governed the supercharged holden....

I had heard that there are quite a few Fords going back due to gearbox problems, not necessarily the turbo ones, but one doesn't trust the Australian manufacturers to over-engineer parts like the Japs. An RB25DET box is good for about 500hp, I don't know if we'll be able to say the same thing about the Fords.

While then engine may have heaps more power available it will be interesting to see how the drivetrain holds up to the task.

See'ya:burnout:

There has been radical changes with this car so I would be waiting for the 2nd series before I bought one, to make sure they get all the bugs out as you find with Holden & Ford the first of a new model has a few problems and they are generaly fixed in the second series.

rumour has it that there is a blue xr6 turbo in the ,taylors,keilor area ,that is wild.Huge fmic exhaust ,b.o.v.(id say ecu but not sure) droped with 19's .its been seen by a few ppl but i hav only saw it launchin from the lights and there was to much smoke to see it proply!I think there the best thing ford did ,And should take alot of interest and sales away from HSV

HSV's are soo dull looking..

For today for instance... there was a VT HSV across from me a few lanes and as i pulled off the kids at the side of the road were pointing to my car - they couldn't give two shits about the HSV. It was funny.

R34's are 1410kg, for the GT-T, but yeah, Ronin's figures are correct for the GTR.

What i'm interested in is how a 1410kg 206kw R34 GT-T would go against a 1750kg 240kw XR6-T....how'd u guys reckon that contest would end up?

Anyone lucky enough to have driven both? Any comments/thoughts on handling, braking, acceleration, etc, i for one, would find most interesting... :uh-huh:

cheers.

Originally posted by 2rismo

LOTS!

DOHC, 4.0l 6-pack with a restricted and underloaded turbo and motor...

BIG things will be made from this platform!!

A mate just received his after a delay with the sunroof and a crack in the windscreen which was replaced before delivery.

Click here to see the professional shots he had taken the other night.

AWESOME!

hey 2rismo, you know kula too huh?

He's coming this sunday on the dawn run :D

There was a manual at willowbank pulling meh times. MRE beat it twice. I think he has exhaust and maybe boost....in an auto R33 GTST.

1750 is pathetic. Cars are getting heavier instead of staying the same weight or getting lighter.

I think they are a top car, but so far its all a bit ho-hum.

I was spewing my car didn't beat it... finally got to line it up and buggered the start to the tune of a 3.5 sec 60ft :burnout: It's all Gary's fault :P

Nearly caught the Falc though, despite the horrendous launch. Still a VERY nice car and certainly one to be wary of if you see it on the street. Damn they look horn in that blue...

Originally posted by inark

which is exactly why they governed the supercharged holden....

I assume you mean the old 5 litre V8 not the Gen 3? The Supercharged V6 would not even come close to the Gen 3 under ANY circumstances. Exhaust and remapped computer gets 220-230 RWKW on a stock 225kw flywheel Gen 3 V8.

The Xr6 Turbo looks like the weapon of choice these days. Lots of interest but it would have been better if Ford put a stronger gearbox like the new XR8 is going to get. The computer will also need to be cracked the same way as the Gen 3 V8 ECU before any decent results are achieved. I hope it dosent take the 3 years it took for LS1 edit to come out!

My understanding is that without adding a supercharger the new DOHC Ford V8 does not have alot of aftermarket potential so all the focus will probably be on the XR6 Turbo and some great results should be achieved!

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