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17-08-2006, 06:56 PM | #1 | ||
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I have had two ideas of late and both are very tempting.
I have the oppotunity to buy my Aunties EF xr8 and very cheap at that. It has been well serviced and completely unflogged. She bought it new and it has only 110,000 kms on the clock. If i bought this i would turn it into a street/strip car. Plans would be: - Visit C.A.P.A and whack on a S/C - Rebuild gearbox and get myself a stally - Rebuild and strengthen diff. - New computer, exhaust and tune That pretty much all i would need to make me very happy. I have also been toying with the idea of buying and xd and dropping in an AU motor and strapping on a turbo (from snort etc) (then possibly turning into straight LPG.) Considering the current fuel prices, the XD is starting to seem like a better idea but the thought of a EF s/c xr8 is awesome. I wont be build either of these for a while but i just thought i would get a few opinions and see what everyone else would do in my situation. Cheers, Matt.
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17-08-2006, 06:59 PM | #2 | ||
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EF XR8 all the way. And dont make any plans for it until youve driven it as it is for a few months, believe me you will probably find it more than enough as it is with the exception of whacking on an exhaust if you wanted to.
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17-08-2006, 07:00 PM | #3 | ||
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Go the EF.
Way better car than the XD in stock form. And we all know a blown V8 is always better than a turbo 6.
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17-08-2006, 07:01 PM | #4 | ||
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Id put a big cleveland stroker in the XD and blow the other two into the weeds,both in tuffness and on the strip.
But I am biased. |
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17-08-2006, 07:03 PM | #5 | ||
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I have been a fan of boosted x series for a while. And looking through the "Show us ya xd/f/e" thread, there are some damn fine machines in their.
Makes me want it more. But then there is the xr8.. It speaks for itself.
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17-08-2006, 07:04 PM | #6 | |||
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I totally agree... oh and give me the EL XR8 when u get the XD hahahah. Nah mate ummm the EL XR8 is mighty tempting but cmon nothing beats a tuff XD... well maybe a tuff XB... Are u going to keep ya AU? i reckon u should just spend more on ya AU lol |
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17-08-2006, 07:06 PM | #7 | ||
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Go for the EF. If nothing else you wont have the hassle of engineering certificates and getting it past the RTA. And mention the word 'turbo' to insurance companies and they freak out! especially an aftermarket fitting!.
Anyway a V8 sounds better
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17-08-2006, 07:10 PM | #8 | |||
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17-08-2006, 07:11 PM | #9 | ||
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How hard would it be to put an AU engine in an XD i would imagine it would be pretty darn expensive and hard to do, would be cheaper and less time comsuming getting the EL XR8
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17-08-2006, 07:12 PM | #10 | |||
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17-08-2006, 07:15 PM | #11 | |||
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17-08-2006, 07:17 PM | #12 | |||
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17-08-2006, 07:18 PM | #13 | ||
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One question have u driven ya anties EL XR8 before? if not take it for a spin if she will let u that will help ya make ur decision
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17-08-2006, 07:20 PM | #14 | ||
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I have reversed it out of the driveway and put it on the road. but thats it..
I agree that it would help. But the only problem is she lives in Sydney and i live in wagga.. So i have to ait untill next time im up that way.
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17-08-2006, 07:23 PM | #15 | ||
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A supercharged EL XR8 would be freaking awesome though, tough choice
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17-08-2006, 07:26 PM | #16 | ||
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Id put ur money into the AU, but i loves my AU so im baised.
If it was totally about the EL or XD? For pleasure XD, but for price, ease and mods? the EL!
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17-08-2006, 10:40 PM | #17 | ||
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V8 + boost = win.
Go the Ef. |
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17-08-2006, 10:45 PM | #18 | ||
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Go the EF
Nice car those mid yeared XRs (what am i saying) hell all the xrs in the range are nice cars. |
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17-08-2006, 10:58 PM | #19 | ||
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Go The EF
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17-08-2006, 11:02 PM | #20 | ||
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Why not get a XD, with a 351 and Twin Turbo it?
Nah I reckon the EF aswell. Blown V8= Instant tuffness. : |
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18-08-2006, 01:27 AM | #21 | ||
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I reckon the EF is far better. I reckon the XE was nicer than the XD anyway.
Plus the EF has a nicer interior, and interiors are totally important to me. |
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18-08-2006, 09:10 AM | #22 | ||
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for these people that think a wezzer with a supercharger will nail a turbo six on straight gas you would be wrong check this thread http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=60133
would be a hell of alot cheaper to run than a charged V8 and spank it on the 400 strip
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18-08-2006, 09:15 AM | #23 | ||
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Go the EF. Just for the comfort advantanges, they are nicer to drive. It will start off driving and wont turn into a massive build up where you may lose interest.
Cars that drive from the get go = win.
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18-08-2006, 10:34 AM | #24 | ||
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straight gas s/c xr8 you can go wrong
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18-08-2006, 10:56 AM | #25 | |||
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EF all the way
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18-08-2006, 03:36 PM | #26 | ||
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my vote is for the charged ef xr8
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19-08-2006, 10:31 AM | #27 | ||
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Well it would seem that the EF is the go then. I was really leading that way, just need a little push.
As soon as i posted this thread bt2f was right into me ripping me a new one about how v8 is the only way. So that really convinsed me (out of fear) that the EF would be best. Time now to have a bit of a chat to the Auntie and see what price i can get it for. Whatever is it i am going to make sure i get it some how. I love the thought of a low km unflogged xr8.
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19-08-2006, 12:43 PM | #28 | |||
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crazy-au, I've just put a supercharger on my EF XR8, in two words, do eeit.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=61132 Once a few things are sorted on it i'm starting on my XC which will run a stock 302 on gas for a cheap cruiser. I say do both supercharged EF and slowly do up the XD when the EF is finished as a cool cruiser.
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19-08-2006, 12:52 PM | #29 | |||
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1# What state are you in. 2# DId you need an engineering certificate for rego. 3# How much did your insurance premiums rise. ... ok that was three, I cant count
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19-08-2006, 01:55 PM | #30 | |||
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I had a look at tick5.0 dyno figures with his blower on his 5.0 he got 190kw and about 560nms I have more than that on my 351 clevo with straight gas N/A No offence but to get decent power out of a windsor 5.0 you better have a massive bank account :dr_Evil: The 6 with turbo in mild psi should be good for about 250rwkw
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