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thinking of selling the r33 and getting a BA xr8 in the new year.

im just after a newer car, with somewhat power and a nice cruiser. il probably just put a nice deep full exhaust on it and keep it fairly standard. And manual ofcourse.

what do u guys think of the BA xr8? or xr6t?

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yeah great family cars :ermm:

I actually had trouble judging the front of the XR8 with the bonnet bulge...maybe cause Im a short ass but thats all I had trouble with, other than that was nice.

Depends on what you want to do with it... definitely do not agree that xr6t> xr8 from a mod viewpoint.. for 5k u can get the twin turbo kits for the xr8's which bump power to 440ish.. the xr6's are faster stock.. but the xr8's sound a hell of alot better

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i was looking at an XR6T a few months back... they are alright, build quality is poor, and be prepared for things to shit themselves... but the car was pretty quick for a stocker... 5k and youll have more than 300kw easy! rims and suspension and your onto a winner.... they are just weight disadvantaged

XR6T is a great cruiser with decent power, ive had mine 2 years & have never had a drama ( warranty FTW ) :rolleyes: . Mine has 250 odd rwkw with minor mods ( reflash, intercooler upgrade ). Traded it yesterday on a New VE SS, been ages since ive owned a V8! Good time to pick up a XR6T. The new falcon is due in March/April so the market will be flooded with trade ins.

Depends on what you want to do with it... definitely do not agree that xr6t> xr8 from a mod viewpoint.. for 5k u can get the twin turbo kits for the xr8's which bump power to 440ish.. the xr6's are faster stock.. but the xr8's sound a hell of alot better

twin turbo kit 4 5k... come with el cheapo ebay turbos and PCV piping?

value for money power wise on a XR8 u have the Powerdyne kit,

$4000 blower kit

$1500-2000 exhaust

$750 flash tuner

(not 2 mention all the other nasties suprises ul run in2 along the way) <-- clutch

=$6250-6750 for roundabout 270kw@rears

http://www.capa.com.au/kits_ford_ba_xr8.htm

but aint XR6T's making that sort of power wid jus:

$500 exhaust

$750 flash tuner

$500 FMIC

$100 pod

$20 boost controller on 12PSI

Total =$1870

and u can do all that quiet easyily with minimal tools in your back yard.... and pull off once again just as quick

but some would say the roar of a V8 is worth the coin (like me) but ford V8's sound shit compared to holdens so XR6T it is!

if u do end up with a BA or higher jus keep a tow truck card in the centre console becuase they have a problem with there diffs....

and stay away from the 5speed its rubbish!

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