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04-04-2006, 06:22 PM
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Hey everyone. New to the forums. On my P's still, been driving a BA XR6, a telstra company car actually, for the past year, but now the lease is running up. Annnyway, I need a car of my own. Long story short, ive wanted an XF since i was very little. So thats what im looking for, only thing is I dont know anything about them? Carby or EFI? 4.1L? 3.3L? What year model to dodge?
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04-04-2006, 07:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Welcome Pict
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04-04-2006, 07:45 PM
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Supercharged Mang-mobile
Join Date: Jul 2005
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gday, i have a series 1 4.1l carby, it chews a little bit but they are as tough as nails and fun to drive, stay clear of 3.3 lol
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09/00 VX HSV XU6 Build #0001 of 0171 http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....09#post5571209 -- Best E/T: |14.982 @92.12mph | R/T:0.013 | 60' 2.213| 330: 6.283 | 1/8: 9.624 @ 73.17mph | 1000: 12.529 | 25Deg, N/A Hum, 1010mb | Willowbank Raceway 7/12/16 Tickford EL Falcon XR6 RIP  -- Factory Manual -- Best E/T: |14.991 @ 92.71mph | R/T: 0.607 | 60': 2.215 | 660': 9.665 |13Deg, 86%H, 1024mb, 184RA @ Willowbank Raceway |
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04-04-2006, 07:55 PM
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XRR83D
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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Yeah you can have alot of fun in a 4.1 with headwork and a cam with a big carby. Boy do I miss carbies! I'd stay away from the 3.3 personally. Welcome to the forum.
Phil
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04-04-2006, 08:08 PM
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Now drifting a falcon
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany Western Australia
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Yes my other car if a xf ute, ran like a dream it was the 4.1, but it is a very big step back from what your driving now. you sure you want to go back that far. im on my p's aswell and i changed to a ed v8 and i wouldnt go back, maybe if the motor was worked and the car was awesome, but yhe good luck with what you get.
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04-04-2006, 08:44 PM
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Cheers guys. They chew eh...
So the 3.3 is crap. What year was EFI introduced? Advantages and disadvantages of EFI? |
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04-04-2006, 09:08 PM
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After driving an XR6 for 12 months you will freak out if you get a car with a carby. My advice is buy the best you can afford fuel injected.
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04-04-2006, 09:13 PM
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Hahaha... EA's are blergh.. I want a EFI XF.
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04-04-2006, 09:18 PM
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Dedicated to Safety....
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Only problem with EFI XF's is that when they start leaking oil, for some reason they run like shiat.
Make sure you find a clean one, NO OIL LEAKS!~ Welcome to the Forum, please make sure your Tray Table is in the upright position and your sealbelt fastened. We are preparing for liftoff !! Cheers,
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04-04-2006, 09:26 PM
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Adam.
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there a good car for what there worth, but as others have said a huge step back from a ba xr6.. i'd be looking at least a ef xr?
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2004 BA XR8, Winter White, Manual, 20's, Bluepower Custom Tune, Difilippo Extractors, etc - 241.4rwkw Build Thread SOLD  2007 BF Mk2 Winter White E-Gas Wagon, 6 Seater. 2002 AU3 XR6, Liquid Silver, Manual, Sunroof, LPG, Rebel Kit, BA GTP's, Momo Steering Wheel & Gear Knob. |
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04-04-2006, 09:32 PM
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I dont really want to spend any money tho'.
If i can pick up a decent-ish XF for $1500 or less im cheering. So you would recommend the carby model? |
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04-04-2006, 10:24 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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just about anything you buy for $1500 is not going to be decent. it will be rough in most areas. there are exceptions, but you will need to keep your eyes open. i would suggest saving up a bit more and getting something better. the difference between a $1500 xf and a $2500 xf will be huge.
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04-04-2006, 10:28 PM
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Now drifting a falcon
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Albany Western Australia
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i picked up a 94 ed v8 for $4000 look around you will find beter stuff for the extra dosh
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04-04-2006, 10:35 PM
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BASS ON BOARD!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Tweed Heads NSW
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Hey Pict, do you work for Telstra or is the old mans lease car?
I used to work for the big T and I was about to salary sacrifice a BA XR6 Turbo 6 Speed in phantom with sunroom and leather......only 20 bucks more then what I’m paying on my current EL! But I left and now work for Austar! (Fast ford and free Austar, what more could you want!)
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04-04-2006, 10:47 PM
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Yeah was my mums salary sacrifice.
An 86 XF Ute with 200000k's, new tyres, and a month of rego left. No rust. That could be had for about $1500.. Bargain? or not? |
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04-04-2006, 11:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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get the guy to chuck in the next 6 months rego
and welcome! 
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05-04-2006, 12:28 AM
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Supercharged Mang-mobile
Join Date: Jul 2005
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we used to have an unleaded efi s pack and from what i remember they are alot more trouble then the carby version, ive read they are abit slower too. i picked mine up for $600 no rego with something like 188000kms on it so cheap ones that are in good nick are out there
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09/00 VX HSV XU6 Build #0001 of 0171 http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....09#post5571209 -- Best E/T: |14.982 @92.12mph | R/T:0.013 | 60' 2.213| 330: 6.283 | 1/8: 9.624 @ 73.17mph | 1000: 12.529 | 25Deg, N/A Hum, 1010mb | Willowbank Raceway 7/12/16 Tickford EL Falcon XR6 RIP -- Factory Manual -- Best E/T: |14.991 @ 92.71mph | R/T: 0.607 | 60': 2.215 | 660': 9.665 |13Deg, 86%H, 1024mb, 184RA @ Willowbank Raceway |
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05-04-2006, 12:43 AM
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TROGDOR!! The Burninator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Geelong
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i grabbed my 87 efi xf s-pac for 2500, 12 months reg, no rust, 185000ks, rwc and almost bog stock. had cruise control fitted, lowered and tint. duel fuel and was a 5 spd. costs me 20 bucks a week to run and ive spent 500 bucks on reg and what ever two services cost in the 12 months ive had it. cant go past it. and welcome!
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