turbo or v8 - Page 3

Ives · 25-07-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Had a V8 was reliable and had plenty of fun, but for a real rush with massive torque Turbo 6 is my choice.
Twin Turbo LS2 OR Boss V8 would be even better...

Saw a black twin turbo GT-P on the latest Street Ford magazine. QIKGTP. I also saw that car during AFF Dyno day. I wonder how that car is going.

Reading from the magazine though.. I feel the car is way way under-tyred.

nugget378 · 25-07-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ives

TRD Hilux. So the giggle is on you.

How so?
I have a new V6 lux and they are the most unreliable heap ever made,should have kept the old one,wont buy another one again.

Do you have any pics of it?as they say it does'nt exist without a picture...

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Originally Posted by Ives

I wonder if anyone here in Australia has a Veyron yet? I'll ring up Packer.

Bet you got him on speed dial too aye..
why not join the veyronforums.com since Ford's are so far beneath you..

nugget378 · 25-07-2008, 06:32 PM

what does it for me is over 400rwkw of carb fed V8,sounds better at 8000rpm than any poxy ferrari,in saying that IF I was to buy a new model ford it would be a T6..

snappy · 25-07-2008, 06:43 PM

judging by the votes the v8 is still in demand .Thank god for that . I thought this may be the case .
when its comes down to there is plenty or power and the foundations are there for something really special that no 4pot , turbo 6 would touch. Also the sound must count for alot otherwise no one would ride ride a harley Davidson.

Ives · 25-07-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

How so?
I have a new V6 lux and they are the most unreliable heap ever made,should have kept the old one,wont buy another one again.

Do you have any pics of it?as they say it does'nt exist without a picture...

Bet you got him on speed dial too aye..
why not join the veyronforums.com since Ford's are so far beneath you..

No, I dont have Kerry packer on speed dial.

veyronforums.com? you mean supercarclub.com.au?

Do I have pics of the TRD Hilux? no. Who take pictures of his/her work car?
Mate, I know what I have, my friends know what I have and I dont need to be a show off. I dont need to prove anything to anyone.

BPXR6T · 25-07-2008, 06:46 PM

I've owned both XR8 and XR6T back to back and the XR6T wins hands down in every way. I even like the sound of it more than the boss.

nugget378 · 25-07-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ives

I know what I have and I dont need to be a show off. I dont need to prove anything to anyone.

You dont need to prove anything,you just feel the need to name drop,and drag out cars you or 99% of us here will never afford just to further your belittling of V8's and ford's in general..

Ives · 25-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Well if it would make you feel better. I like the XR6T (automatically I also like the F6). V8 Fords?.. I like the Shelby Mustangs... old AND new. Oh and I like the Ford GT.

**ebxr8240** · 25-07-2008, 07:07 PM

Wander what it would be like to have a turbo V8 ??

MITCHAY · 25-07-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

You dont need to prove anything,you just feel the need to name drop,and drag out cars you or 99% of us here will never afford just to further your belittling of V8's and ford's in general..

I believe he was responding to the person who said a turbo 6 was 2 cylinders short of a real engine and simply came up with the clever reply that his XR8 was short of a whole engine.

HEMI POWER · 25-07-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I believe he was responding to the person who said a turbo 6 was 2 cylinders short of a real engine and simply came up with the clever reply that his XR8 was short of a whole engine.

Thats what i thought he said too.

flappist · 25-07-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by snappy84

judging by the votes the v8 is still in demand .Thank god for that . I thought this may be the case .
when its comes down to there is plenty or power and the foundations are there for something really special that no 4pot , turbo 6 would touch. Also the sound must count for alot otherwise no one would ride ride a harley Davidson.

Ah yes but it is far easier and cheaper to vote with your keyboard than vote with your wallet.........

burnz · 25-07-2008, 07:48 PM

V8 wins hand's down !!!

hay i'm from the dark side, what did you expect a six.. LOL

xls3v · 25-07-2008, 07:53 PM

mate had a xr6t sedan and i loved it
got my self a xls with the 3v and i love that too

i got the 3v cause i wanted a v8 if i wanted a faster car i would have gone and got a xr6t ute

with just a edit the turbos fly

MAGPIE · 25-07-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I believe he was responding to the person who said a turbo 6 was 2 cylinders short of a real engine and simply came up with the clever reply that his XR8 was short of a whole engine.

and who could blame him, it is the single most riduculous and overused retort on this forum

sleep:

closely followed by.... "but your four pot turbo can't carry fives blokes in comfort, tow a boat half away across Australia whilst maintaining 100% of it's performance ability"

As for T6 and V8, who cares.... buy what suits and appeals at the time, six months later you might change your mind, I usually do.

nugget378 · 25-07-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I believe he was responding to the person who said a turbo 6 was 2 cylinders short of a real engine and simply came up with the clever reply that his XR8 was short of a whole engine.

So respond to a stupid post with one just as dumb,and round and round we go...

Piotr · 25-07-2008, 09:11 PM

Judd GV5 = FTW

MITCHAY · 25-07-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

So respond to a stupid post with one just as dumb,and round and round we go...

Yet you never took the original post with regards to cylinder count to task, rather the person who was creative enough to put them in their place

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TurboUteris · 25-07-2008, 09:26 PM

Without reading.

IMO,its like blonde's v's brunette's.Comes down to personal preference.

I would love the best of both,turbo V8!

Cheers.

SpoolMan · 25-07-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ives

Saw a black twin turbo GT-P on the latest Street Ford magazine. QIKGTP. I also saw that car during AFF Dyno day. I wonder how that car is going.

Reading from the magazine though.. I feel the car is way way under-tyred.

I have driven Twin turbo Boss and LS1 Monaro with twins, last Month at Autotech went for a ride in there new Twin Turbo LS2 R8 Clubsport what a car and so refined for a after market kit, its one from the red team I would own..

nugget378 · 26-07-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Yet you never took the original post with regards to cylinder count to task, rather the person who was creative enough to put them in their place

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the original post was silly but not personal..
Ives has a history of trolling these types of threads,and there are quite a few sick to death of it..

Laminge · 26-07-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ives

. I dont need to prove anything to anyone.

Im glad to hear so does that mean that you will stop posting crap left right and centre, optionally I will make that decision for you.

burnz · 26-07-2008, 02:45 PM

what attract's me to a V8.
well the power for one.
and the sound. (just wish the LS1 would sound like a 304)
so i'd tip both.
where are the T6 guy throwing their two bob's worth. (sorry bad bait)

schnoods · 26-07-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ebxr8240

Wander what it would be like to have a turbo V8 ??

Geez I bet you cant stop smiling.

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I have been in a V8 turbo diesel Landcruiser, thats a different kettle of fish as most RV's on site are flogged out anyways, still a nice surprise compared to a V8 GXL cruiser I drove before for a while.

I'd like to have a crack with the Landcruiser LC200, 4.5litre twin turbo diesel, 195kw/650nm, would be a great work hourse/wagon traveller.

If only Diesel was still $1.60....

**TUF_302** · 26-07-2008, 04:21 PM

I love the sound, and the lazy style performance, i voted for the engine it self, but over all i just love v8s!!

**Silver Ghia** · 26-07-2008, 04:55 PM

If you read the latest AMC magazine (#38) there is a good article on FG FPV V8 vs. VE HSV. Basically FPV have actually tuned the V8 suspension to enhance the correct muscle car driving style, which when cornering, requires shifting the weight to the rear and power oversteer by applying the right amount of power to balance the weight up the front.

This actually creates FUN which the other models (with maybe more performance which you really dont need on our 100 kph roads) actually lack, and AMC say that only FPV delivers this level of involvement in a current rear drive car in the price range. Similar to the driver involvement that Porsche 911's and Ferrari's require.

This article certainly inspires me to buy a GT as a muscle car over a HSV or even a F6.

zak88 · 26-07-2008, 05:24 PM

v8. i find acceleration is more to my liking and the sound is of a better tone. I put my money where my mouth is and I like it so much I bought one today.

OZQUAD44 · 26-07-2008, 05:36 PM

I can't comment on a Turbo 6 so I won't.

After about 16 years of driving around in NA sixes from my last V8. (351 CLEVO), its been a real eye opener on how good modern eights are. (290 BOSS)

Great sound, Supprisingly good fuel economy, awsome power, and real character. It is good to see that Ford finally saw the light and bought them back.

I guess V8 cars are like the Harleys of the bike world. Apparently; not the fastest or the best handling things out there, but tough as nails and as a package unbeatable.

Write off V8s at your own peril Ford.

Falc'man · 27-07-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vanman_75

a smaller capacity 8 to reel in the economy with a turbo please ,is that an oxy moron lol

That's a possibility in 2010.

Yeah, +1 for the bent 8.

vztrt · 27-07-2008, 01:45 AM

The 8 for me. I just dont care about the T6. I like the 8, and that will make me happy owning one. I tried getting a T6 but my heart wasn't in it.

Saying that I will unfortunatly only be able to afford an XR8 as I bought a house and I'm paying the blasted thing off on my own. So no GT in my driveway which is dissapointing :(

View Poll Results: What attracts you to a V8?
The power of the V8	38	23.17%
The V8 motor itself	126	76.83%
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