I6 mods - more grunt coming!
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Good to see aftermarket places catering for Ford 6's.
My brother has a Crow cam in his XF and it lifted the performance dramatically.
No doubt the IL6 kicks the Holden V6 arse when it comes to power and torque and with mods this trend just continues.
I think the developement of the XR6 has suffered because it was getting to close to the V8 in performance terms so lets hope that they will lift the power up on the IL6 now there is a new V8 coming.
How many years has the base 6 been rated at 157kw? I think it is from the EF on isn't it.
My brother has a Crow cam in his XF and it lifted the performance dramatically.
No doubt the IL6 kicks the Holden V6 arse when it comes to power and torque and with mods this trend just continues.
I think the developement of the XR6 has suffered because it was getting to close to the V8 in performance terms so lets hope that they will lift the power up on the IL6 now there is a new V8 coming.
How many years has the base 6 been rated at 157kw? I think it is from the EF on isn't it.
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I thought the VCT I6 rated at 175Kw? I maybe wrong.
I agree, its very good that the Ford I6 is getting the recognition that it deserves.
The early holden 6's have always had a large choice of performace parts, its about time the ford 6 got the same deal.
Paul
I agree, its very good that the Ford I6 is getting the recognition that it deserves.
The early holden 6's have always had a large choice of performace parts, its about time the ford 6 got the same deal.
Paul
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Check out www.fordinfo.com
go to the specifications page, it has a lot of info about the falcon from all the way back to the XK.
Paul
go to the specifications page, it has a lot of info about the falcon from all the way back to the XK.
Paul
The power ratings for the XR6's (factory ratings)
EB - 139kW (motor same as rest of falcon range)
ED - 161kW (compared to 165 for the XR8)
EF-EL 164kW(The EF-EL is a little heavier then the ED from what I have found out - Comp ratio a little higher then ED, EF - onwards had different intake too)
AU - 164kW (Comp ratio nudged up again compared to EF-EL)
EB - 139kW (motor same as rest of falcon range)
ED - 161kW (compared to 165 for the XR8)
EF-EL 164kW(The EF-EL is a little heavier then the ED from what I have found out - Comp ratio a little higher then ED, EF - onwards had different intake too)
AU - 164kW (Comp ratio nudged up again compared to EF-EL)
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Yeah development of the IL6 hasn't progressed much. I think ford are going to get the balls rolling real soon, most importantly the base engine (i hope) will see the 165kw mark real soon.
Yeah the EB2 had 161kw, at the time it kicked the local 8's, was the fastest aussie sedan for 30k.
Yeah the EB2 had 161kw, at the time it kicked the local 8's, was the fastest aussie sedan for 30k.
Thats true EF_Falcon! with the V8's not really going anywhere back then (which is finally changingEF_Falcon_GuY said:Yeah development of the IL6 hasn't progressed much. I think ford are going to get the balls rolling real soon, most importantly the base engine (i hope) will see the 165kw mark real soon.
Yeah the EB2 had 161kw, at the time it kicked the local 8's, was the fastest aussie sedan for 30k.
) I suppose it prevented Ford from developing the 6, and it would've been quite easy to overtake the power numbers developed by the 8.I think we'll see some impressive 6's in showrooms soon, here's hoping anyway.
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Yeah it's sort of a hierarchy effect that now the V8 has got more power the six's can be unleashed "yeaaah".
That'll show those Magna VRX drivers and Camry drivers who's boss of the six's.
Going of the topic, it's no wonder the early V8's from ford appear to have lack of grunt. I mean i was looking at a guys EF XR8 and the headers on those thiings are a joke, it seems ford delibrately made it restrictive, looked like they crimpped the headers to reduce power.
I remember back in those days when every one said the holden 8's in the VR VS were better. Mainly due to there 150kg advantage.
Seems childs play to get extra kw from those EB - EL V8's.
That'll show those Magna VRX drivers and Camry drivers who's boss of the six's.
Going of the topic, it's no wonder the early V8's from ford appear to have lack of grunt. I mean i was looking at a guys EF XR8 and the headers on those thiings are a joke, it seems ford delibrately made it restrictive, looked like they crimpped the headers to reduce power.
I remember back in those days when every one said the holden 8's in the VR VS were better. Mainly due to there 150kg advantage.
Seems childs play to get extra kw from those EB - EL V8's.
I can definitely relate to what your saying mate. An uncle of mine has driven down from Bris, he's got an 5.0L EF Fairmont Ghia, ofcourse I had to get a driveEF_Falcon_GuY said:
, off the line its good, feels pretty torquey, but up top, there's nothing, the AU 6 feels stronger
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eb_5litre,
I'm saying this as a complement of the ford V8's they can be spiced up dead easy to get a decent kw increase. With the right combination of bolt on mods seeing 195kw is really not that hard, now a wagon with 195kw is not definitly not a family wagon. With that power i reckon even your miss's will lightem up around the corner. :CraZ: :CraZ: :CraZ:
With that exhaust setup you showed me on the weekend, i've dreaded that mine can't do that. That is a nice sounding wagon you got there mate.
Jem,
Thats why they got conservative figures of 165kw out of the V8 which is only 7kw more than the 6. Ahh but the sound with a decent exhaust is music to the ears.
I'm saying this as a complement of the ford V8's they can be spiced up dead easy to get a decent kw increase. With the right combination of bolt on mods seeing 195kw is really not that hard, now a wagon with 195kw is not definitly not a family wagon. With that power i reckon even your miss's will lightem up around the corner. :CraZ: :CraZ: :CraZ:
With that exhaust setup you showed me on the weekend, i've dreaded that mine can't do that. That is a nice sounding wagon you got there mate.
Jem,
Thats why they got conservative figures of 165kw out of the V8 which is only 7kw more than the 6. Ahh but the sound with a decent exhaust is music to the ears.
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Thats cool LOL just that she was saying to you that she can take a corner with out lighting them up, so i though she wouldn't do that party trick. Ahh well guess me was wrong .
So whats the next upgrade for the beast.
.So whats the next upgrade for the beast.
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Tis true, the early 8's were shamefully strangled. Shame Ford Shame!!! :fmad: With the exception of the ED Sprint :thumbup:
Power does come very easily to the 8's though, decent headers and exhaust will free 10-15% more herbs, and intake mods and Unichip tuning will add more of the same. Looking to get 160kW+ at the wheels after my next round of intake mods!! :read: :evil:
That should even things up a bit with those pesky LS1 owners..
Power does come very easily to the 8's though, decent headers and exhaust will free 10-15% more herbs, and intake mods and Unichip tuning will add more of the same. Looking to get 160kW+ at the wheels after my next round of intake mods!! :read: :evil:
That should even things up a bit with those pesky LS1 owners..
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What would be the est power output for the stage 2 and 3?Venom S said:From the Crow cams web site, EA-AU OHC 6cyl. page
I emailed Ray today about this Stage 3 kit, and got this reply...
Be interesting to see the dyno results out of Herrod when this is finished. :thumbup:
j-type,
the stage 2 kit will produce 120 kw at the rear wheels with the same exhaust and cam set up that was done on the test which was a EF Fairmont. I was thinking of going with the package, but it will cost $1700, and that is because I have already got a 2.5" exhaust....
the stage 2 kit will produce 120 kw at the rear wheels with the same exhaust and cam set up that was done on the test which was a EF Fairmont. I was thinking of going with the package, but it will cost $1700, and that is because I have already got a 2.5" exhaust....
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