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Old 30-08-2011, 10:28 AM   #61
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Default Re: What will be FG2 Upgrade??

Nice thread mine!

Here's more recent thread with more up to date info
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...highlight=FG+2

Though the only thing I see wrong with your post is that there is no current FG XR8 - the boss engine never made it past June '10 (I think) because of emissions requirements. I don't know that there'd be a XR8 again as I think Ford/FPV are pushing the GS as the low end V8 entry.
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Old 30-08-2011, 10:40 AM   #62
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Nice thread mine!

Here's more recent thread with more up to date info
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...highlight=FG+2

Though the only thing I see wrong with your post is that there is no current FG XR8 - the boss engine never made it past June '10 (I think) because of emissions requirements. I don't know that there'd be a XR8 again as I think Ford/FPV are pushing the GS as the low end V8 entry.
Really wow shows how much I've been paying attention to FG's. I've sworn never to buy a newer model Ford again so really haven't been paying attention.

So looks like the XR8 might not be so bad to hold onto after all.
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Old 30-08-2011, 08:36 PM   #63
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Default Re: What will be FG2 Upgrade??

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Well saying BA to BF there were a lot of changes.

6 Speed Auto's and Manuals became Standard.
The XR8 and XR6T Received bigger brake upgrades.
The XR8 got better chain tensioners, different spark plugs and oil filter.
The air intake was redesigned on the XR8 don't know about other models.
Of course the major cosmetic changes the interiors on the FPVs looked tonnes better than the BA and the Bodykits were so much more aggresive.
Traction control went into the utes as standard in the BF.

Can't remember the others but I'd certainly prefer a series 2 over the one. Oh aren't the current FG XR8's Boss 290's and the new ones will be coyote?
6 speed manual was available on BA II, TC wasn't until FG for utes.

XR8 should be sometime next year.
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Old 30-08-2011, 08:58 PM   #64
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6 speed manual was available on BA II, TC wasn't until FG for utes.

XR8 should be sometime next year.
My BFII XR6 Ute has TC...
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Old 30-08-2011, 09:50 PM   #65
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My BFII XR6 Ute has TC...
I meant DSC, sorry.
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Old 31-08-2011, 12:16 AM   #66
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I thought the 6 speed in baII was an optional extra not standard
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Old 31-08-2011, 12:31 AM   #67
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I thought the 6 speed in baII was an optional extra not standard
Only standard in the XR6T/XR8 models. Don't think it was an option on the NA models.
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