Apparently Ford had to detune the turbo Barra so they didn't produce more power than the V8
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yup they did.. thats why a stage 1 tune gives you so much with these cars
@davothegreat99903 жыл бұрын
Until the blower coyote 5.0 came onto the scene.
@jellybean19769283 жыл бұрын
What about the overboost power that Ford never officially spoke about until about 2016 when the SPRINT was released with something like 370KW on overboost? The standard XR6T always had the overboost available for about 12 SEC in each gear at the right temp, so was always SIGNIFICANTLY more powerful than the V8. Even the XR6 SPRINT had a higher NM rating than the XR8 SPRINT. You've gotta have the ZF Auto to get the best out of the XR6T motor. I've owned both and as much as the manual is rare in modern cars, the ZF is a far superior match to the Barra on boost.
@chinomeehan90613 жыл бұрын
My fg XR8 with the zf auto was always was in front when dragging the fg xr6 turbos took them awhile to catch up
@alexlast31412 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau stage one tunes also do a similarly large amount for Miami engine
@mikenolan30603 жыл бұрын
Bloody good comparison fella. Id take the XR8 if leaving it stock and the XR6 if chasing big power.
@kornstargaming72453 жыл бұрын
Xr6 turbo for power, Xr8 for character I reckon.
@lordhumungous79083 жыл бұрын
XR8 for sound. But that's just me.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
thanks mike! i think thats the way
@germanshepherdlover26133 жыл бұрын
Well said Mike and agreed
@mrbrad46373 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I have owned many XR8s and 1 x XR6 Turbo and as I keep my vehicles relatively stock bar intake and exhaust, I'd take the XR8 any day as I'm chasing a nice looking and sounding cruiser.. Sure the turbo kicks its ass but when doing the day to day drive to work etc, there is something special about the 8, it has character that the 6T is missing, to me driving the Turbo 6 feels just like I'm driving an everyday falcon until I plant my foot.. While day to day driving in my XR8s feels special everytime.. that bulge, that throaty idle and V8 growl while cruising around never ever gets old, I'm nearly 40 and have been driving Falcon V8s since the day they would insure me in one.... so about 16 years
@schtix3923 жыл бұрын
For some reason I’m stuck on the 8 in the ute and turbo in the sedan, just something about V8 Utes that feels so Aussie...
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i like that man.. id be happy to agree :) love a V8 ute
@bigcazza52603 жыл бұрын
ive got an s1 v8 au supercab (302 windsor) yes it feels more straya, no it isnt faster and yes the ute is stiffer than the wagon but probably not more than an IRS sedan
@stephenrogers9813 жыл бұрын
The 5.4 is easily one of the nicest sounding v8s.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
they are great :) love the boss
@skilgour44 Жыл бұрын
1. The XR6 Turbo and XR8 both came with 18" wheels from the factory (the honeycombs you showed and said were 17" wheels). The 19" wheels you showed for the XR8 (and said were 18" wheels) were a part of the Luxury Pack available as an option on both the XR6 Turbo and the XR8. 2. That XR8 does not have a stock exhaust.
@daxter4293 жыл бұрын
I had the same dilemma, but ultimately I wanted the noise of the v8, I’ve got a full exhaust and cai with 275rwk. Sounds fantastic, goes hard enough for street use. If I got a Barra i know I’d Just pour money into it to make power
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call eh.. i get that point with daily street driving vs losing your license.. i feel i need another V8 just to cruise in as im always speeding in the F6 to have anyfun
@queenslandballistics29873 жыл бұрын
And you even got em both in Octane Orange. 🍊😅
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
had to :)
@GRIPSHIFTMEDIA3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Johnny! More comparisons would be good 👌
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
they are difficult haha but fun to do..
@Dylmark3 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau a good old falcon vs ss one would be cool
@rhysemerton76613 жыл бұрын
Not only do I like all cars mate, but I just enjoy and can tell ur just a good bloke 🤙🏼 merry Christmas
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! you too!
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
The 5.4s are not a bad engine by any stretch, very underated considering it was basically only fords second generation of the modulars after the previous Boss 260. If I was to take any of the V8s i would take of the Miami/Coyote SC 5.0 v8s anyday. Over 300rwkw from factory with another 100rwkw from just a tune alone.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
oh 100% the miami is a beast of an engine.. i dont dislike the BOSS just i think the barra is better is all.. remember i used to own a Boss 260 ute before n loved it
@Juicyshadowz3 жыл бұрын
Ah the 260/ 290 are of no different generation of modular motors the only difference was 290 had better compression and cams for na but the modular motors had been around since 1990's with the 4.6
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
@@Juicyshadowz Thats tru but we never got them. We were still using the Windsor in the Au's and then eventually got the Boss 260 in the BA
@mockbattles3 жыл бұрын
I reckon a N-A V8 suits the Ute better and the turbo 6 for the sedan. Fully laden with passengers and cargo would be the fairest test too.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
thats a fair call eh mate! kinda agree.. but i love a ute with everything lol
@Dylmark3 жыл бұрын
Was hoping for a drag race at the end tbh 😅
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
haha so was i when i was filming lol
@charsiubau13 жыл бұрын
It looks like the XR8 will soon be eligible to export to Canada 2-3 years later! Looking forward
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yes 15 year rule in Canada
@ScarnonCunce3 жыл бұрын
For what you'll have to pay for it just get something closer to home mate
@jellybean19769283 жыл бұрын
@@ScarnonCunce Isn't there something highly desirable about having one of the only Aussie Falcons in North America? Keep in mind that although these were rust proofed fairly well for our climate they were not designed with salt exposure in mind, so keep it as a summer cruiser.
@charsiubau13 жыл бұрын
@@jellybean1976928 road salt makes me cringe
@jellybean19769283 жыл бұрын
@@charsiubau1 I've just purchased a Chrysler 300 SRT CORE here in Australia and upon reading the corrosion warranty I was gobsmacked; essentially rust must be an actual hole visible from outside the vehicle, and even then only 3 years!!! The Falcon has a far superior warranty. Either way, it should cover perforation on the entire body inside and out for minimum 12 years, very disappointing and doesn't convey confidence in their product.
@Oscar_Charlie_Delta3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review/comparison! Enjoyed it. Have a Merry Christmas ☃️🎅
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@mrbrad46373 жыл бұрын
I've owned a BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo, FG XR8 and now silhouette 2008 BFII XR8 and I'd take the XR8 everytime.. Yes the XR6 turbo is faster, but the XR8 with the 6 speed ZF is fast enough and that includes the 260.. the 4 speed makes the XR8 feel sluggish though.. Love the bonnet bulge and the sound, much more fun to cruise in, in my opinion as for issues, I've had valve guide tick and knocking noises when warm in all my Boss motors to some degree and so not so sure on the reliability of them. Had to get the heads rebuilt on the BA at only 48,000KM.. Also the ZF is prone to torque converter issues and heater exchange failures requiring a full rebuild... touch wood my current one is perfect and silky smooth... with all my costly issues you'd think I'd of stopped buying them, but I just can't seem to get enough of my XR8s especially the BFII for looks and ride quality
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call and points.. love a XR8 also.. i had the xr8 ute before.. loved it.
@mrbrad46373 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau what exhaust setup did you have on your XR8 ute? It sounds incredible..
@rustybogans25083 жыл бұрын
My 08 turbs ute if launched in 2nd(zf) can get under 6 consistently. Same mods turbo side intake xforce twin pipe exhaust (still not tuned, yes the engine lights on) up the turbs! Had one of the first xr6t in qld the mighty BAmk1 had my fg since brand new too. Love the barra good videos Ross 🤙
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
cheers Rusty! gotta love a Barra eh so much fun.. glad you enjoyed the video
@runslaTe3 жыл бұрын
good work as always //but Ill take the 290 for the sound factor ..twin 3 inch . cats cams etc
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
gotta love a cammed V8 fair call bro
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
@been there done that true the boss is very expensive to modify that was a factor to why i sold my ute for the F6 (not exactly cheap either tho lol)
@blakefish74173 жыл бұрын
Well sorry I’ve got the xr8 bonnet on my fg xr6 T Ute, along with the xr8 hard lid. I like your reviews man, just talking and the noise of the car. No music 👍
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! n i do admit them bonnets look good just always been a trigger for me on turbos haha thats just me tho
@blakefish74173 жыл бұрын
Man I was like that before I got one. “It’s not even an 8 “ Then I got one and then was thinking, this sets it off.
@hdtgroupa32833 жыл бұрын
I've got the V8 bonnets on both our BF & FG F6's :P
@rwd3233 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, when I was looking for a BF FPV I drove several, both F6 and GT, ended up with a GT-P. I can’t really explain why I chose the V8, there’s just something about them
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i gotta admit they look better than the F6.. best body design the BF FPV Range! the V8 is better i think for normal driving and cruising.. the FPV you have to really be sending it to have fun so its always a bit sketchy on the public roads
@mrbrad46373 жыл бұрын
You made the right choice and this is coming from someone who has owned many XR8s and 1 x XR6 Turbo.. the 8 puts a smile on my face everyday no matter how I'm driving.. the 6T looks and feels too much like a standard boring xr6 until I plant my foot. And the same feeling carries across to the F6 and GT/GTP for me
@chinomeehan90613 жыл бұрын
Yup same here I looked at 3 fg xr6t and ended up with the fg XR8 the sound of this thing was incredible I needed so bad
@darrylfletcher2760 Жыл бұрын
Flat changes would help the times. The V8 has the note the 6 has the speed. Equating a handicap as in class racing for boost the XR6T = 6.5L vs V8 5.4
@tturi22 ай бұрын
if it makes it a 6.5L that's at about 8 psi worth
@pete5083 жыл бұрын
Best review Johnny it's like heaven lol,to be honest I'd have either if given to me haha I wish,but if I had kids & was buying one I'd choose a sedan but... a turbo,ok take care you & your family have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Buddy, 2021 will be your best year yet.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Right on just like me know turbo sedan :) thanks mate like wise to your family!
@danielschmutz12823 жыл бұрын
I’ll have both thanks. Best of both worlds 😊
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
the dream brotha
@quincyoconnor97073 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Sounded like you launched the xr8 so much harder
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
just no lag.. felt a lot more ready to go off the line the XR8.. but the once the turbo hits boost its gone!
@Juzzanator3 ай бұрын
I’ve had both but I can’t say no to the sound of a v8 but when the boost kicks in on the turbo it does feel insane
@callumross4063 жыл бұрын
Nice video man
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
thank you m8
@lengerer3 жыл бұрын
Daaaaaaamn, that’s a tough choice. One of each it is then hehe
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
the best way haha
@seegee77283 жыл бұрын
Tough cars with the best paint colour. Love Octane Orange.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
up the octane :P
@justinst212511 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention the FG XR6 Turbo will over boost to 12 psi and put out up to 429hp when Atmospheric conditions are met. 270kw is only the minimum power. Read all about it on Wikipedia. Cheers.
@tturi22 ай бұрын
thats the sprint
@justinvh76613 ай бұрын
As a Boss 260 ute owner from new, never happy, now im getting the motor re built and first gear changed i may like it again
@Nbbmx3 жыл бұрын
I have a manual 2012 ve sv6 with the LFX motor, (the same motor they use in the v6 Cameros in the US) It has a tune with bolt ons, and produces 198 killowats at the wheels, and the 0-100 time on it is 5.8 seconds, I think the slow time for these cars is because of the turbo lag of the XR6 turbo and the sluggishness of the V8 in the XR8. I agree that the turbo is a better car purely because of tuning potential.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
im interested to try a SV6 havent given them a proper go yet.. issue with these cars is also im driving and they are manual haha.. so driver error def effects the time..
@Nbbmx3 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau well hit me up if you want to give mine a go
@MartinDoms3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate, thanks for posting. I'm trading a turbo six (BMW 335i) for a V8 soon, I miss that sound way too much. My beemer has way more performance potential for less money, but there's only so much horsepower you need on the road. After that it's all about style.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call eh.. sometimes especially on the street the slower better sounding car is more fun lol.. im a sucker for a good V8 also.. glad you enjoyed the video :)
@seegee77283 жыл бұрын
I drive an FGX ute as my daily which i love, but i'd take the XR8 out of this comparison.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
both amazing beasts
@mwitachacha75223 жыл бұрын
I'll take the xr6 Turbo for tuneability and give the xr8 the sound advantage with an exhaust.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
agreed
@hopeless5151Ай бұрын
Glad they finished the tests
@michaelscurr90463 жыл бұрын
Your right about the xr6 power delivery good review
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@samthestoryman37573 жыл бұрын
I love the sound and look of the v8, I just don’t know if I’d get bored with its power. Especially after having a 300rwkw ba, that off the mark power would be cool
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
thats what happened with me and my old XR8 ute.. just got bored with the speed n was difficult to gain power
@samthestoryman37573 жыл бұрын
It’s a hard one though, I’m now bored with my 300rwkw haha I refuse to go deeper because it will break. So I’m selling it for a better family wagon 😂😂. I’ll get something better in 10-15 years when the mortgage is crushed
@letouge3 жыл бұрын
the Xr8’s are nice but it’s much more effort to get more power out of the xr8 in comparison to the xr6t’s and it’s cheaper mods
@samthestoryman37573 жыл бұрын
@@letouge I haven’t heard that before, how much would you say it would cost to get decent power out of an xr8?
@letouge3 жыл бұрын
@@samthestoryman3757 anywhere between 8-10k depending on tunes; parts, supplier etc
@dasunalwis34893 жыл бұрын
XR6 turbo is good with power delivery.but that xr8 sound when you are at a traffic light though.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
gotta agree love that V8 launch sound
@AdamSWL3 жыл бұрын
Great video again! Would take the Turbo Barra ute myself, since I have had a couple of V8's and never a turbo six!
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Good choice! man i would love to see ya face the first time you hit boost in one haha
@AdamSWL3 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Yeah it would be like a kid on a rollercoaster for the first time! Merry Christmas to you and the fam John!
@torincatanzaro80953 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@StevenGrace3 жыл бұрын
I miss my octane XR6T ute. Traded for a Ranger in 2013. Practicality, the Ranger wins hands down, but man, I'm in the market for a turbo sedan in Octane now
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
would be worth nearly double now! i was lucky when i traded my ute i traded it for a F6.. so still had an aussie car thats been appreciating
@JD-eb7ek3 жыл бұрын
I’d just get a Holden v8 or a Ford xr6t
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call... i think you need to go to the miami v8 before you start chopping LS cars again.. boss is nice but just not crazy fast
@craigford34023 жыл бұрын
The turbo ute you can do more to a turbo engine with hp than a v8 engine.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yup its just a fact its easier to gain power
@lobsterwhisperer79323 жыл бұрын
Keep these Falcon videos coming, great stuff.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
More to come! cheers
@ThePenguin3603 жыл бұрын
Good Review mate! keep em coming!
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! more are on the way :)
@EnVyRe4per3 жыл бұрын
if i was to drag race or something i would take the barra but for a nice fun cruiser i would take the xr8
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call 100%
@epoch3873 жыл бұрын
Fuaaa those gear changes where sweet as 🥵
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
😎
@marshallampz19893 жыл бұрын
If anyone is thinking of putting one of these on an XR6 turbo .. Just don't Hahaha Great vid mate , my fav so far
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
🤣 glad you enjoyed it! Not a fan of XR8 bonnets on xr6 cars 🤦♂️
@michaelellams91053 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau So many do here in Bendigo Victoria looks wrong.
@openshot2 жыл бұрын
V8 sounds better imo. I would love to get a ute in canada new but noooo that would never happen. So I'm gonna try for a 8v manual mustang
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
Best option nowadays it seems
@lunch21023 жыл бұрын
Turbo Barra's with after market exhausts sound shit under normal driving conditions but at idle and under a heavy foot 🤤
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
heavy foot🔥🥵
@owendavies55653 жыл бұрын
I got a BF XR6 ute, daily driver. Can't beat it.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
great daily
@elrud59643 жыл бұрын
Great review, i was waiting for you to mention the difference between the IRS sedan and boat anchor solid leaf sprung ute. Dont forget you will be spending around 10k to get 350kw out of the xr6t so its not like they have free power. Once again great review keep it up. Im picking up a BA xr8 on the weekend:))))
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed it man! nice pick up still gotta love a XR8 :)
@shackleton2743 жыл бұрын
to think i got a demo 2011 xr6t sedan with the luxury pack for 37k back in the day.....dayum...that was good value
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! these cars are all on the upward trend now
@jellybean19769283 жыл бұрын
60K for an XR6 SPRINT was also a ludicrous bargain for a special run of 550 unique cars in the finale. I think the SPRINT should have been 80+ new, even then it'd be a steal.
@jamesfrench72993 жыл бұрын
You can hear those 1960s bore centres in the turbine chugger from outside. The V-Hate sounds the business with it's mean note.
@kylebethel72993 жыл бұрын
I'm a through and through Ford man and I truly wish we can get these in the usa... 😔
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
its so wrong they never were sold in the US
@jbsmotorsports2 жыл бұрын
They both had the same 18” snowflake wheels from factory, the 2nd wheels he showed are 19” lux pack wheels which were part of the luxury package upgrade (option)
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
Ok cheers for the info
@ir0nal3x973 жыл бұрын
Just for the record, 0-100 times are generally done on a proper track, so they will never have traction issues, and of course in the auto, where they can build up to 2.5k rpm or whatever the factory converter is
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
m8 its me with a camera on youtube lol i don't got no budget for the track.. real world test here
@timothysimmers2917 Жыл бұрын
@RossReviewsau I think he's just defending fords claims from factory 0-100, being that they usually never are correct on the public roads since they were timed on an actual track :)
@Mftv123 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy but if you want a newer (than 2002) V8 , you should go for a SS but if I had the choice between the SS or the XR6T, I would take the Ford. Great Video john 👍👌
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt be calling a pushrod a newer V8
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
@@Mftv12 I dont think there was a single engine or transmission in the entire Holden stable more advanced than Fords equivalent of the same era from the 90s omwards
@Mftv123 жыл бұрын
LS vs Boss
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
@@Mftv12 Yes the Holden prime era where they never made another motor and simply imported the cheapest things from their big brother in the states
@Mftv123 жыл бұрын
@@lukesm5747 that was still better than the boss, They are easier to get power out of and (in my opinion) sound better.
@jimmydahand2 жыл бұрын
Nice work man
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
cheers
@P2DAPIPE3 жыл бұрын
The xr8 sounds like a boss 🤙
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
haha you dont say m8
@justinmark47563 жыл бұрын
Hay mate should do a review on my fg xr8 because its no stock see the difference there is a few good places to get them turned in perth mine has been to Monsta Torque and extreme ford turning both grate with pcmtec for xr8
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
whats she making?? would be really keen to review a modified XR8! love em
@justinmark47563 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau 293kw at the wheels
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
@@justinmark4756 nice man send me a email or DM im interested
@johnfalzon3 жыл бұрын
The factory wheels you showed for the six are 18’s and the Xr8 is 19”
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yeh i wasn't 100% sure on the factory wheel designs.. just know the sizes
@johnfalzon3 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau great review though man. Really enjoyed the comparison.
@skilgour44 Жыл бұрын
Where are you getting these factory performance figures from? The poor launch of the XR8 is obviously going to give worse figures. The reality is that they are almost line ball from the factory (with the XR6T being slightly quicker). The projected prices are a fantasy too. You won't get a decent XR8 for under $30k and it was even higher one year ago when the video came out.
@TimSlee14 ай бұрын
6:34 Affordable power? Nah, not here in Australia. It's like 16k if you get a tuner shop to stick on an aftermarket turbo for a couple hundred KW of extra power. 😆
@georgemarijanovich3 ай бұрын
I have no idea why would any one want so much power in a Ute? There is no way Ute can handle as good as sedan. I think you should have used Automatics for the test.
@Pam52733 жыл бұрын
i would still take the fg xr6 turbo it justs has better power than the fg xr8 falcon but both cars are still nice cars . merry christmas ross. good review
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree both are amazing but the power delivery in the turbo 6 is just that much better.. merry christmas to you to Darren!
@josiahmanumua23813 жыл бұрын
should be both sedans, weights differences n handling is so much different.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
not much of a weight difference actually.. and i mentioned about handling
@Raith_053 жыл бұрын
I like a good v8 but Im still gonna have to go with the boosted barra
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
up the barra!
@chrisbackhouse57304 ай бұрын
What's the comparison in handling between the leaf-sprung solid axle and twin-blade? IFS rear?
@lvpo88663 жыл бұрын
6 in a row is the way to go
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
both is best
@carbonseals3 жыл бұрын
The XR8 sounds much better but I'd take the blown six...also tuning potential much better with the XR6
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
so much more potential in the Turbo 6
@JD-eb7ek3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but wouldn’t you rather a maloo for a v8 anyway and an xr6t for big power
@callanroper18373 жыл бұрын
All manual xr6t manuals have a lauch assist, put it in any gear (including reverse) with the clutch in and stomp the acceleration pedal and it will sit at 3500 rpm
@callanroper18373 жыл бұрын
F#$k did i mention its only in manual
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@MrTroytroy3 жыл бұрын
Just saw this video after watching you do 5.2secs in the Hyundai I30N. When the XR6T and XR8 were made they would have laughed at you that a bunch of years later a stock FWd Hyundai would bus gap these two icons. Strange times indeed.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
its true.. even my F6 cant do 0-100 in 5.1 seconds... (yet) lol but i would take the i30N on the freeway... modern cars are insanely quick
@MrTroytroy3 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau I think it’s also worth commenting on the tyres (brand, width and wear) on the more powerful FWD and RWD cars you review as they play such a big part in how they achieve their 0-100.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
@@MrTroytroy that is a good point man..
@aussieendurorider77972 жыл бұрын
I've got fg 290 with cams, exhaust, intake and tune. It's definitely no slug
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
When you do that of course you’ll open them up! Sounds mint
@volksdeutschewaffenss96703 жыл бұрын
i hope you mom can do some more reviews and travel to oz when covid is over , nothing like a lady driving a stickshift
@scottym52703 жыл бұрын
Hey mate. Would go for the v8. Prefer the raw sound
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
hard to beat the noise of a V8
@turbotheamericanstaffy3 жыл бұрын
Neither have aged well and look very dated. Especially interior. That said, The turbo is a better all round performer with much sharper acceleration, better handling and good fuel economy for a big car. 12 second car in the auto all day.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i reckon they look good haha.. each to their own tho n yeh turbo is just the better performance car
@boss302frostyfordfan23 жыл бұрын
Xr8 any day of the week for me. Just has more balls to me
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call still gotta love a V8
@blokebeershed76512 жыл бұрын
3:20 the wheels on that blue falcon were 18 inch wheels
@meganjay302 жыл бұрын
I'd chose the turbo engine and the sedan but would get the diff bushes replaced with powerflex brushes ..
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
if you had the ute no need for diff bushes ;)
@ezeegtxl3 жыл бұрын
Do a review on a vz r8✊🏼
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
iv got one lined up
@samthestoryman37573 жыл бұрын
Just rewatched this and noticed your recent G6e turbo smoked both these two 🧐 strange
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
ZF vs manual 😅 that’s why
@zorankarabeleski3923 жыл бұрын
F6 typhoon better faster than BA BF FPV GT F6 FG better faster than BOSS 335 XR6 Turbo better faster than XR8 Sprint 6 better faster than Sprint8 HSV needs massive 6.2 SC V8 to beat the Turbo Falcons. I own an FG XR6 Turbo 2010.They are the pick of the Ford group.The smaller Garrett 3576R Turbo spools 30% faster than bigger Garrett 3582R Turbo minimising turbo lag giving it better accelaration of the mark and coming out of corners.
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
But the 3576 cant be pushed as hard when tuning. The 30% spool becomes irrelevant when tuning anyway because the 30% is from the turbo and the low boost pressure. You can only get up to 300rwkw on 98 whereas something like an FGX Xr8 starts at about 310rwkw and goes to 400kw with just a tune alone on pump 98 still.
@zorankarabeleski3923 жыл бұрын
@@lukesm5747 3576 will do 320 at the wheels which is 416 kw at the engine.You don't need massive power for the car to be quick.it has to put the power quickly with low psi boost at lower revs.The SC FGX needs a bigger supercharger pulley to extract big power which more revs are needed with a bigger pulley costing bigger dollars
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
@@zorankarabeleski392 3576 will only reach 320rwkw on e85 and at that point the turbo will be highly strung at which it wont last long. That is the same power the stock FGX Xr8s make from factory. Getting a Sc miami into the 400rwkw range is far cheaper than a barra and just as reliable.
@dodgechallenger99293 жыл бұрын
Id take xr6 turbo over the v8 i live there v8's but the barras are sick
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
up the BARRA!
@Alanst1xx3 жыл бұрын
The turbo sounds way better but only put 2 people in ...not very useful
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yup 100% the struggles of a ute
@kev17171gaming3 жыл бұрын
should do FG X XR8 vs FG X XR6 turbo/ FG X XR6 Sprint
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i think that might be happening for 2021
@jasonstranthon75713 жыл бұрын
Why use a ute ? its probably like 300kg's lighter just from the tray, motor probably adds another 20+ in savings.......
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
because small youtuber lol so gotta get what im given
@mick6661003 жыл бұрын
Xr6T all the way for power still like the rumble of a v8 though
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
totally agree
@nauseous39253 жыл бұрын
turbo ute, good choice!
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
love a good ute
@dreamchrusher35433 жыл бұрын
Why would you not put a XR8 bonnet on the XR6 ? I think they look awesome to me. 👌
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
they "can" look good but idk just feels wrong to me lol
@danielreynolds64983 жыл бұрын
I own two Barra’s both utes. So I’d have to say Barra Ute
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
up the barra!
@xeftones2 жыл бұрын
I'd pick the Barra for sure. If I was getting a V8 I'd go for a LS3
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
Good call I reckon
@Youngie420233 жыл бұрын
Turbo sedan! I might be abit biased though 🤔
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
me too :p
@potaka793 жыл бұрын
I thought this was going to be a stock comparison? Ok it's hard to find a XR6 turbo with no modifications but I'm sure you wouldn't have to look very hard to find a XR8 with some equally small modifications.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
exhaust and intake.. is reasonably minor very hard to find cars that are 100% equal (small youtuber)
@lukesm57473 жыл бұрын
The Xr8 has a 20kw power advantage anyway, another 5 or 6kw for the barra wont change anything.
@wilo3163 жыл бұрын
I’ve had both & I prefer XR8 something about a V8
@TomislavToskovich3 жыл бұрын
You might have probably heard... "Once a V8 driver, Always a V8 driver."
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
fair call m8.. gotta love a V8 i hope one day to have both haha
@harveym57163 жыл бұрын
Is the clutch on the XR8 heavy?
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
no very easy
@dilanforestieri42023 жыл бұрын
have an ss and an xr6t. xr is quicker but the ss is a better daily
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i think thats spot on man
@alstound2 жыл бұрын
Those times are pretty slow. These things should get to 100 in the low and mid-5s.
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
i might have to re attempt the times
@john.f.remedy.2373 жыл бұрын
I wish barras were available in the states...
@mikenolan30603 жыл бұрын
if you send me cash ill send you Barra motors.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
they can be imported starting to see it happen more often