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BOSSXR8 doesnt that make sense then cause wouldnt it reflect bad on the GT if the F6 could outperform it on the straight line so obviously ford would have to slightly detune or decrease its power abilities incase the F6 steps all over the GT.
Well whatever the excuse or reason might be im sure it can be much quicker on the straight line in stock trim.
They shouldn't have detuned the F6, they should have made the GT faster instead. As much as I hate to say it, its getting its arse handed to it in a straight line against the LS2. The 6 speed manual was a positive step that made it a tenth or so quicker but it should have had some extra power to go with it, but I guess the auto is on its limits already so we won't see power upgrades till the six speed auto is ready.
I dont think really its the power they have to increase. Ford should look at weight which is major factor for the GT a 1800kg+ vehicle isnt exactly a performance vehicle. I think really a car with 290kw should do any where between 13.5 and 13.7 stock as a rock. I dont understand how it can just dip in the 13sec barrier or just be in the 14 sec mark. Well with the LS2 making an appearance the boss will surely have some troubles keeping up but as you have mentioned BossXr8 maybe a 6spd box can do abit of wonders but will have to wait and see whats installed for us.
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96 EF Falcon GLI 4.0L, 4spd Automatic, Pacemakers Extractors, 2½ Redback Exhaust, K & N Filter, K-MAC Springs, GT Gas Shocks And System
Dubbed The KNG!
CAUSING PANIC IN MY AUTOMATIC
I havnt read the whole thread but how much is the Typhoon or whats it worth ??? What price for a second hand one ????? would you be paying ???
$65K- ish new, depending on options and discounts ( not much ) Only been released for a few months, a second hand one in WA was going for around $55K i think..
go to fpv.com.au and find out, then add on roads. :)
I dont think really its the power they have to increase. Ford should look at weight which is major factor for the GT a 1800kg+ vehicle isnt exactly a performance vehicle. I think really a car with 290kw should do any where between 13.5 and 13.7 stock as a rock. I dont understand how it can just dip in the 13sec barrier or just be in the 14 sec mark. Well with the LS2 making an appearance the boss will surely have some troubles keeping up but as you have mentioned BossXr8 maybe a 6spd box can do abit of wonders but will have to wait and see whats installed for us.
Traction is one problem with the manuals, they are regarded as being harder to launch than the Holdens, and the smaller power band doesn't help either. It needs a more even spread of power right through the rev range to get the weight moving faster sooner.
BOSSXR8 speaking of traction i remember in MOTOR mag i think it was when they compared the GTHO VS BA GT the gtho takes the ba gt off the line and as its pulling away slowly the ba gt is still laying rubber but on the quarter the ba gt takes the win.
As we all know and other members have mentioned to get these top guns moving they would have to be bit more revvier, take off that extra weight and possibly cut down on those little extra luxury features which could get it moving off the mark alot faster and would help improve those quarter mile times.
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96 EF Falcon GLI 4.0L, 4spd Automatic, Pacemakers Extractors, 2½ Redback Exhaust, K & N Filter, K-MAC Springs, GT Gas Shocks And System
Dubbed The KNG!
CAUSING PANIC IN MY AUTOMATIC
I don't believe in getting rid of some of the luxury features to save weight, thats the cheap way out. They need to look at making various parts out of alloy like dash support panels, suspension bits etc. The problem is things like this probably won't come until the Orion in 2007. Its so much easier to design these things into a clean sheet design than an old one.
are you an employee of ford/fpv? Just wondering the merrit in your statement. 65-70k is a lot of moula to outlay on a "trust me". could you please explain a little further on your position.
ps. this is not a dig at you. i would just like more info.
Spoke to FPV today and they said they are hoping to release the official fix date by the end of the week but in reality end users won't see the fix for about another 2.
What price for a second hand one ????? would you be paying ???
Re: The Typhoon Clutch Fix
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