E-Series.. Turbo 6 or Worked 8

TickfordXR · 23-10-2007, 10:15 PM

Hey guys after much procrastinating.. im selling my EB XR6..

Im after something fresh.. I originally wanted an R33 Gts-t skyline.... but after many test drives of skylines with 320rwhp i just wasnt satisfied... I just dont think i can convert from the good old aussie falcon...

Ive got about 20k to spend... what do you guys reckon i should do...

just after some advice..

thanks,

Brad.

Gohan · 23-10-2007, 10:22 PM

if i had 20k to spend i would go for an BNR32 GTR kinda old now most of the old version of the RB26DETT would need a rebuild and thats not cheap!

but i would consider an BA XR6T i dont know how much that would set u back mate but those are ideas that came in2 my head

347_XR8 · 23-10-2007, 10:24 PM

R33 = Jap Taxi
Try a Ceffy/Laurel/ Old school Soarer with a 1jz.

Or go a stroker

TickfordXR · 23-10-2007, 10:30 PM

haha thanks for the quick replies guys... but in the title i did say..

E-Series.. Turbo 6 or Worked 8...

347_XR8 · 23-10-2007, 10:34 PM

Worked 8

andrewts · 23-10-2007, 10:39 PM

Haha, as if it needs discussion, Worked 8 for sure.

fritzz · 23-10-2007, 10:39 PM

turbo 6 for sure

Jason[98.EL] · 23-10-2007, 10:42 PM

worked 8 for me as well

23-10-2007, 10:48 PM

its debatable could spent 20k on a i6 and drivetrain and put out 600+hp or you could go for a blown stroker.. it comes down to personal liking

Gohan · 23-10-2007, 10:48 PM

its TickfordXRs choice though weather he wants turbo or a Monster V8

i would go Turbo Sixa

[Tonko] · 23-10-2007, 10:50 PM

I'd go for a worked 8, but unfortuntly not an E-series.
Clevo all the way...

private9 · 23-10-2007, 11:08 PM

Turbo 6... when you're off the pedal they're quiet, idle smoothly, have the same fuel economy as any other Falcon 6 and you have that awesome midrange when you want it.

Mind you, nothing beats the sound of a decent 8!

FRDXR6 · 24-10-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

Turbo 6... when you're off the pedal they're quiet, idle smoothly, have the same fuel economy as any other Falcon 6 and you have that awesome midrange when you want it.

Mind you, nothing beats the sound of a decent 8!

Most sensible post in this thread!

I guess it depends on what you plan on using the car for?

Daily Driver = Turbo 6 - smooth, quiet and economical when driven sedately but turns into a monster when needed.

Weekender = Blown 8 - tuff, sounds awesome but chews fuel...

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Originally Posted by sphell

VX SS 5.7lt, or save up another 5k and get yourself a VX R8 Clubsport or a XR6 Turbo. Your average R33 wouldn't stand a chance against any of these cars.

Also a good point, a 6spd LS1 would be awesome.

**TUF_302** · 24-10-2007, 06:14 PM

Small deposit on a XY GT-HO??

TickfordXR · 24-10-2007, 10:25 PM

Hey thanks for all the comments guys..

Yeah haha id love a GT-HO but you know...

Well I think im gonna stick with the turbo 6 idea.. as i didnt mention i want it to be a daily driver aswell.. but when i want the poke i now it will be there without have to tow a gas station behind me

TickfordXR · 23-10-2007, 11:08 PM

Well i guess theres always the option of keeping me EB XR6 it has an AU XR6 engine... but the body is getting old and moving on....

What would cost for a full body make over... like all dents and rust out and repsray...

Then a turbo kit and ECU... would that fit in the budget of 15k - 20k?

sphell · 24-10-2007, 01:50 AM

VX SS 5.7lt, or save up another 5k and get yourself a VX R8 Clubsport or a XR6 Turbo. Your average R33 wouldn't stand a chance against any of these cars.

MotherNatureVer2 · 24-10-2007, 10:38 AM

Another vote for the 8. Nothing better

DBourne · 24-10-2007, 11:03 AM

turbo 6 would be fun yes.. but just think of the insanely huge grin you'll get each morning as u plomp your ar5e into your car, turn the key and 8 cylinders of firey hell awaken and just taunt you to stomp your right foot down...

DEVL-XR · 24-10-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

turbo 6 would be fun yes.. but just think of the insanely huge grin you'll get each morning as u plomp your ar5e into your car, turn the key and 8 cylinders of firey hell awaken and just taunt you to stomp your right foot down...

Hell yeah!!!

Worked 8 craps all over a turbo 6, just think of the mussle, the roar....nothing better!! :evil3:

wicksy · 24-10-2007, 11:18 AM

how bout a turbo worked 8

ea_5_spd · 24-10-2007, 11:23 AM

depends on taste!! both r good in different aspects!

i like 6's so id go a turbo

but i wouldnt mind a tuff 8 either

Kryton · 24-10-2007, 12:00 PM

SUPERCHARGED 8.
there is no other choice.

cuz · 24-10-2007, 10:27 PM

Turbo'd 8 ????

BPXR6T · 24-10-2007, 10:47 PM

Might pay to think of insurance issues etc up front. Aside from that it all depends on what you like. BOV's or big cams and a lumpy idle. My Turbo EF feels and sounds a bit too much like a taxi to me, that is until I open it up.

I seriously considered going the cammed LS1 route, and probably still will. Afterall lets face it. What's better, an LS1 or windsor...

TickfordXR · 24-10-2007, 11:13 PM

Sooo does that mean your going to sell your EF hehe

BPXR6T · 25-10-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TickfordXR

Sooo does that mean your going to sell your EF hehe

The EF has to come apart to get through rego again because of a stuff up with vicroads. I'm still deciding if I'll put it all back together again or just leave it naturally aspirated. If I want another turbo the skyline route has crossed my mind, no hassles with engineers and insurance is relatively easy.

FRDXR6 · 25-10-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBarrel

The EF has to come apart to get through rego again because of a stuff up with vicroads. I'm still deciding if I'll put it all back together again or just leave it naturally aspirated. If I want another turbo the skyline route has crossed my mind, no hassles with engineers and insurance is relatively easy.

Please tell me your not considering an R33?

Make it an R34 or BNR32 GTR both cheap these days!

Or if you want a 4 door still get a JZX100 Chaser (1JZ-GTE VVTI, auto or manuall) or Aristo (2JZ-GTE, auto). That would be my choices.

zebu · 25-10-2007, 05:58 PM

in order of awesomeness according to me
worked 8
worked 6
forced 8
forced 6

nothing alerts the fuzz like the smell of a turbo and we need that sort of attention like a hole in the head

also dicking about with getting it engineered for a turbo so its all nice and legit vs worked 6/8 looking like a stock box when you open the bonnet.

if you do it right, nobody is sure you have done anything at all

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BPXR6T · 25-10-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FRDXR6

Please tell me your not considering an R33?

Make it an R34 or BNR32 GTR both cheap these days!

Or if you want a 4 door still get a JZX100 Chaser (1JZ-GTE VVTI, auto or manuall) or Aristo (2JZ-GTE, auto). That would be my choices.

This thread got me thinking over night. There are a number of nice little R32's around for between 10-15K at the moment, a couple with GTR body kits and sunroofs. I'm a bit bored with my XR8 so might offload it when I'm back in Melbourne to fund a new project. An R32 is looking good. I can get my EF back to stock for use as a beater and maybe even transplant some of the bits like the bigger turbo and FMIC to the R32. Add a nice set of wheels to the equation and for under 20K I've got a solid performer that looks good and is a tonne of fun. Zero cop trouble too.

Sounds like a formula that might work for you TickfordXR.