Is it worth tuning my XR6?

[tomygun_123]

Hi guys,

I've been thinking lately of getting my N/A XR6 tuned however it has done a substantial amount of K's; 170. The car is still in great condition and still has some grunt minus the rear diff bush knock, lol.

I was wondering whether it was worth getting it tuned or wait a while until i make some bank and just purcahse an XR6T or Foon and put my money into that.

In your opinions will i see gains in my current car?

Thanks guys.

[tomygun_123]

So you think it would be wise to possibly transfer mods from the current car to the next?

[Jack960]

Originally Posted by tomygun_123

So you think it would be wise to possibly transfer mods from the current car to the next?

Take off the n/a mods and put them on the turbo. You won't have to buy them again and mods have very little re sell value.

[tomygun_123]

I'm liking this idea, i never knew you could transfer tunes to different vehicles, interesting!

[Belial]

Originally Posted by tomygun_123

I'm liking this idea, i never knew you could transfer tunes to different vehicles, interesting!

You wouldn't transfer the tune (Different engine and wear) but the tuner (XCAL3) can be reused on the next car.
Depending on model the CAI can be reused etc...

[tomygun_123]

Originally Posted by Belial

You wouldn't transfer the tune (Different engine and wear) but the tuner (XCAL3) can be reused on the next car.
Depending on model the CAI can be reused etc...

Yeah i recently purchased a CAI, just need to make some time on the weekend to slap it in. Okay thanks for that, i'm just not very cluey about the whole tuning business.

[FPVGT500]

Personally I would get the XR6T i had an NA and spent some money on it and its not all that worth it, your going to end up shelling out some coin for minimal difference. hope ive helped

[Bluepower]

Originally Posted by tomygun_123

Yeah i recently purchased a CAI, just need to make some time on the weekend to slap it in. Okay thanks for that, i'm just not very cluey about the whole tuning business.

Tomygun,

the best thing to do in my opinion is drive a simillar car that has been modified by us so you can ascertain whether or not the mods are for you.

PM us with the car details, and we'll see if we can track down a simillar car for you to check out.

FPVGT500 makes a very good point with the XR6T, however many people dont leave those stock for too long, people are always wanting more!!

[ryan2991]

Worth it 100%!

[tomygun_123]

Originally Posted by Bluepower

Tomygun,

the best thing to do in my opinion is drive a simillar car that has been modified by us so you can ascertain whether or not the mods are for you.

PM us with the car details, and we'll see if we can track down a simillar car for you to check out.

FPVGT500 makes a very good point with the XR6T, however many people dont leave those stock for too long, people are always wanting more!!

Thanks mate, that seems like a great offer. But i'll be down in Camberwell in a couple of days, i might drop by after work.

[tomygun_123]

Originally Posted by ryan2991

Worth it 100%!

How'd you find your BF go after the tune and exhaust mate?

[BradenDoe]

Curious to on both the OP's and tommygun123's opinions on the CAI? Im contemplating pulling the trigger on a bpr cai.

[XRCIST]

Chris found nearly 10 rwkw out of mine and that was going from an already enhanced generic tune, i had full bolt ons aswell. After giving it a good carbon clean and some more tuning it picked up a further 8rwkw. With the diff gears it was a little ripper, great fun to drive!!

[millzy555]

This has been done plenty of times. Read the build threads where it states what each component yileds in terms of rwkw. Pretty much everyone has modified one part or all of them before.

[tomygun_123]

Originally Posted by millzy555

This has been done plenty of times. Read the build threads where it states what each component yileds in terms of rwkw. Pretty much everyone has modified one part or all of them before.

I don't understand?
I'm not looking for raw figures of power, i guess i'm more after a general opinion about money vs km vs overall gains.

[tomygun_123]

Originally Posted by BradenDoe

Curious to on both the OP's and tommygun123's opinions on the CAI? Im contemplating pulling the trigger on a bpr cai.

I've got a growler mate so i wouldn't be able to tell you about BPR's box, i've heard great things though on the forums.

[Belial]

Originally Posted by BradenDoe

Curious to on both the OP's and tommygun123's opinions on the CAI? Im contemplating pulling the trigger on a bpr cai.

They can seem expensive and if you have a stockish car may be a little overkill but most people keep modding their car over time and the investment in the BPR CAI pays off down the track.

Plus the glorious sound of the intake noise is AWESOME!

[millzy555]

Originally Posted by tomygun_123

I don't understand?
I'm not looking for raw figures of power, i guess i'm more after a general opinion about money vs km vs overall gains.

All the info is there, price for the kw's gained. BPR intake isnt going to net u heaps of kw's like a v8 (i managed 21rwkw with one alone). Type "bang for buck" in the search and trawl away

[tomygun_123]

Thanks guys, i 'm just waiting for a spare avo so i can drop in.

[Jack960]

It's worth it mate. I have the bpr CAI, difilippo extracters and cat then a catback exhaust. Not tuned yet, its next on my list. It's 10x better to drive now, the sound, response and fuel consumption was 13.5l/100 down to 12l/100.

Theres also no better place to get work done, I drive for an hour nd a half to get there. They know Fords

Good luck

[tomygun_123]

Thanks guys, everyone is so helpful!