xr6t mods - Page 2 - Ford Forums

LoverBoy · 03-10-2003, 22:18

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Originally posted by Tbearz
but when the xr6t was being developed they had it at 270kw stock but it bit too much strian on the drive train so they put it back 240w, won't this decrease the longevity of the drivetrain?
i'm no car mod person so this may sound a bit stupid

I beleive that the XR6T was detuned to 240kW as Ford Aus did not want it shitting all over the XR8

KenOath · 03-10-2003, 22:54

OK, I now don't want a second hand XR8 or GT, I want a TURBO!!

Can't wait until FPV do one.

CDAA · 03-11-2003, 00:04

Holy hanna!!! - Still worried about the gearbox however..but for value that's fantastic.. A stage 1 kit for 320kW!

Ford Grunt · 03-11-2003, 20:03

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Originally posted by CDAA
Holy hanna!!! - Still worried about the gearbox however..but for value that's fantastic.. A stage 1 kit for 320kW!

agreed. i heard (or read) that Ford deliberly keep boost to what it is because the current gearbox couldnt handle much more boost.

But if its possible to up the boost & keep the stock box without straining the box into destruction than sh*t that is exciting.

Falchoon · 03-11-2003, 20:25

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Originally posted by Ford Grunt
agreed. i heard (or read) that Ford deliberly keep boost to what it is because the current gearbox couldnt handle much more boost.

But if its possible to up the boost & keep the stock box without straining the box into destruction than sh*t that is exciting.

It's still too early too tell. The gearbox might last a year or maybe 18 months or even two years and then finally die where as a stock gearbox should be good for at least ten years.

61sg · 03-11-2003, 20:56

series two= GT boxes and higher boost thats what id like to see.

Rollin · 03-12-2003, 01:15

hate to state the obvious, but any time you mod an engine to increase its power output it will put more strain on the drivetrain and decrease normal service life...just happens that some cars have a higher 'safety margin' than others...

GO THE XR6T YOU BLOODY BEAUTY 4 BLOWN LITRES RULE!!!!

i love my inline sixes!!

KAMIKAZE · 03-13-2003, 17:40

how much power do you speed demons want???
Im still getting used to 240KW even while still running in. I have sometimes forgotten this and pushed the turbo real hard. BAD BOY...lol
Biggest problem is that everyone stares at the xr6, especially in phantom and blueprint--still lifes hard!