Turbo V-6

SVTdriver · Feb 16, 2004

You're right it isn't a falcon. They are very nice cars. But I tend to think that it's a little bit more expensive than I want to pay for a car

RiceEating5.0 · Feb 16, 2004

That 4.0 I6 is making that 320hp at a measly 6psi of boost i've heard. This was done so it wouldn't produce more power than the more expensive Xr-8 5.4 v8 model. I've heard it is capable of 400 easily.

Anyone heard of the new FPV Turbo I6? 380hp, and the tq to match. All from a turbo I6. Not bad at all.

Still, gimme my v8 when it comes to mustangs. Traditional Mustang performance=v8, nothing else. I would however like to see that turbo I6 in the upcoming Futura....maybe SVT futura??? mmmm.

GelatiCruiser · Feb 16, 2004

SuperStang83 said:
Mustang buyers want a V8!!

spanky442 · Feb 16, 2004

GelatiCruiser said:

98CobraClone · Feb 16, 2004

I'm sure that if Ford would S/C a V6 they'd only put 5-6 lbs. in it. They scream pretty good with 11 #, and it's comparable to V8's.......but the sound doesn't compare at all to a good throaty rumble of a V8

Route666 · Feb 16, 2004

SVTdriver said:
You're right it isn't a falcon. They are very nice cars. But I tend to think that it's a little bit more expensive than I want to pay for a car

Yeh it's pretty good, but I was joking about the Cobra not being a Falcon, in a sports sense anyway. I agree, it is more than I'd want to pay too, but it is good quality, it is worth it, even if not in the $/hp/lb department.

SVTdriver · Feb 16, 2004

I'm sure they are good quality vehicles. And although I've always been a mustang fan. If it was available here I might even consider buying one.

Boss351 · Feb 16, 2004

Why not a V12 with 4 turbos?

Route666 · Feb 16, 2004

SVTdriver said:
I'm sure they are good quality vehicles. And although I've always been a mustang fan. If it was available here I might even consider buying one.

Sorry to continue this OT discussion, but I just have to say, while the turbo 6 falcon works out to 33 grand US, the stang cobras that we can buy here (converted to rhd by ford, upgraded lights, etc) is bloody 90 grand! Which means if Ford US imported Falcons, converted to lhd, it would probably be a 50-60 grand (US) car, or more.

SadbutTrue · Feb 16, 2004

How much are Holden Monaros in your country... they are 35k here... that would be the best example of what it would cost to import the Falcon..

Islander03GT · Feb 16, 2004

not to mention the fact that that 4.0 I-6 turbo motor probably isnt US Emissions certified.

SVTdriver · Feb 16, 2004

Route666 said:
Sorry to continue this OT discussion, but I just have to say, while the turbo 6 falcon works out to 33 grand US, the stang cobras that we can buy here (converted to rhd by ford, upgraded lights, etc) is bloody 90 grand! Which means if Ford US imported Falcons, converted to lhd, it would probably be a 50-60 grand (US) car, or more.

I hear ya. I'm not entirely sure that it can't be done cheaper though.

KidTwist51 · Feb 16, 2004

A forced-induction V6 thread... no offense to the person that didn't bother to think before asking that question, but how was this even allowed to take up space in this forum?

-Chris

Route666 · Feb 17, 2004

Islander03GT said:
not to mention the fact that that 4.0 I-6 turbo motor probably isnt US Emissions certified.

Yeh that's probably correct, although you'd be surprised, the 290kW BOSS motors in the 1950kg cars get 11 - 14 k/L (25.9 - 33 mpg) and the 6 and turbo 6 do better (only slightly for turbo 6).

Route666 · Feb 17, 2004

SadbutTrue said:
How much are Holden Monaros in your country... they are 35k here... that would be the best example of what it would cost to import the Falcon..

$59 950+

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=12001

I beleive holden is set up to manufacture lhd chassis' though.

spanky442 · Feb 17, 2004

KidTwist51 said:
A forced-induction V6 thread... no offense to the person that didn't bother to think before asking that question, but how was this even allowed to take up space in this forum?

-Chris

Hey, I got tired of reading about a sub $20K GT and IRS. That seems to be the only discussion around here. So, I figured why not throw some more silly topics in here.

KidTwist51 · Feb 17, 2004

spanky442 said:
Hey, I got tired of reading about a sub $20K GT and IRS. That seems to be the only discussion around here. So, I figured why not throw some more silly topics in here.

Alright, good point, haha. I was a little irritable when I wrote that, I owe you a beer.

-Chris

oogtdude · Feb 17, 2004

turbo v6..yea ok....where did you newbs come from? the honda forums?....the v6 is for low income buyers...dont you think a turbo will bring price up?...whats the sense in a v6 turbo..when there v8 is there flagship?....DOH

Ray III · Feb 17, 2004

60 degree V6 engines are a good design with much greater strength than a V8 engine. Each piston has its own crank throw, with more iron between cylinders and seven main bearings. The crank throws are offset by 120 degrees in groups of three, which means the engine is internally balanced. No wonder these motors are used for high specific outputs at high speeds, like the 3 liter 320 horsepower twin turbo that was previously built by Mitsubishi.

Still, while the V8 design is no better than a weak four-cylinder with double pistons, you can't argue with the sound and displacement and smoothness of power production.

Route666 · Feb 17, 2004

Hey, I've forgotten, so please enlighten me, how is it that straight 6s are better than V? Are they better balanced? I seem to remember it is something like that.

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