What do you prefer ?

[Ford-Lover1991]

What do you prefer overall

5.0L Windsor V8
Or
5.4L Barra V8





I personally prefer the Windsor V8.... Its bulletproof & yes it has a much longer history over the Barra series V8

Select your choice & comment below

[Ford-Lover1991]

Honestly.... The new Barra V8.... Is appauling as said by many people & reviewers say similar words

Its just not a "Traditional" V8

The way it delievers its so called power, it hesitates a tad
Its not the best of quality either in my opinion

[LeadFoot81]

The 5.6L Windsor in the T3 T-Series may not have been a BOSS by name, but it's definitely a BOSS by reputation.

[Ford-Lover1991]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

The 5.6L Windsor in the T3 T-Series may not have been a BOSS by name, but it's definitely a BOSS by reputation.

That maybe so

If i want good movement i just unleash my 97' rolls that has about 270kw / 370hp at the flywheel and a little over 680nm of torque.... Stock standard :P

And considering it weighs about 2300kg it moves pretty quick from 0-100... In about 6.26 seconds i got the other day and that was about 3/4 throttle
I think i could pull 5- 5.5 seconds out of her if i give her all what she is eager to pump out

[Ford-Lover1991]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

The 5.6L Windsor in the T3 T-Series may not have been a BOSS by name, but it's definitely a BOSS by reputation.

My rolls could easily outdo a HSV (**** Heap Molden) .... I reckon anyway

And that would be embarrasing for the guy driving

[Ford-Lover1991]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

The 5.6L Windsor in the T3 T-Series may not have been a BOSS by name, but it's definitely a BOSS by reputation.

I really dont know how fast my mums EF Fairmont would be with the motor, trans, & all te other goodies and weight would be around 1700kg ..... Hehe i wonder

Any guesses LeadFoot81 ?

[jaydee]

Neither, cleveland.

[mik]

You beat me Jaydee, i was going to ask what happened to the clevo option.

[MethodX]

If the Ckeveland is so great... why did Ford US get rid of it?

[Ford-Lover1991]

@ Jaydee, Mik, & MethodX

I created this post for the Barra or Windsor choice

So if you are going to try adding things... Well you cant it clearly states what the post is aimed at.... Keep it that way


Thanks

"W I N D S O R" or "B A R R A"

NO OTHERS ...

[pottery beige]

start a poll to justify your own insecurities..

lols

[JutroXR8]

Miami over any V8 put into a falcon!

[XR6Runner]

Originally Posted by Ford-Lover1991

My rolls could easily outdo a HSV (**** Heap Molden) .... I reckon anyway

And that would be embarrasing for the guy driving

Are there any hsv's doing 0-100 slower than 9 seconds, because unless you're rolls is modified, its only good for 9's and 10's

[Ford-Lover1991]

Originally Posted by XR6Runner

Are there any hsv's doing 0-100 slower than 9 seconds, because unless you're rolls is modified, its only good for 9's and 10's

No not really.... Its the Turbo version but its all stock & timed yes it gets the time frame i said

Even the standard model is good for 7-8 seconds

[mik]

if we must answer one or the other, i would be happy with either really, regardless what some "reviewers" say , there`s plenty on ff happy with the barra.

[302 XC]

Originally Posted by Ford-Lover1991

My rolls could easily outdo a HSV (**** Heap Molden) .... I reckon anyway

And that would be embarrasing for the guy driving

Maybe throw the invitation out then if your rolls is so great
The only real way anything is quicker or slower is a timed event,and im sure there would be many a holden or ford V8 ,or even turbo 6 owner who would gladly embarees the rolls, run after run after run

Throw the invite out see what happens ............

[Professor Farnsworth]

my Camira used to pull mid 5's to 100 in my paddock, that was at 5/8ths throttle, but i'd smashed the drivers door glass out previously so it was pretty light

seriously though, it's not the first time we've had this conversation Ford-Lover1991, you need to stop speaking so rudely to everyone simply because they disagree with your worldly notions.

also on this post:

Originally Posted by Ford-Lover1991

Honestly.... The new Barra V8.... Is appauling as said by many people & reviewers say similar words

Its just not a "Traditional" V8

The way it delievers its so called power, it hesitates a tad
Its not the best of quality either in my opinion

i don't even know where to start.. i can't recall seeing ANYONE say the barra 220/230 is appalling in my 8 years of being on here. In fact, it's a fantastic motor, and.... "hesitates a tad"... what?! The 3V is FULL of low end torque, and with a proper intake/exhaust/tune will flog many, many cars off the line. The 3V is not a traditional v8 in what sense? 8 Cylinders, fuel injection.. which part are we diverting on here? Is it because it doesn't have pushrods, and carbys? I love the Barra 220/230 and aside from the early chain tensioners/phasers issue and needing regular spark plug changes, it is also a very tough motor.

-your friendly Windsor lover.

[Peuty]

Why ask the question if you don't like the answers?

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by Ford-Lover1991

That maybe so

If i want good movement i just unleash my 97' rolls that has about 270kw / 370hp at the flywheel and a little over 680nm of torque.... Stock standard :P

And considering it weighs about 2300kg it moves pretty quick from 0-100... In about 6.26 seconds i got the other day and that was about 3/4 throttle
I think i could pull 5- 5.5 seconds out of her if i give her all what she is eager to pump out

On a side note ....... You could always prove to those who don't believe the times you stipulate .... come on down to the AFF DRAG NATS and would love to see a Roller down the 1/4!!!!! Put your name down and see what it can really do???? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11390670