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08-03-2007, 11:13 PM
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How r yall..
atm im driving a low 14sec honda civic.. im looking to upgrade to a car that has potential to run mid 12s... my buget is 30k.. In mind atm i have Xr6t, Xr8 or LS1 powered commo.. Wich car do u guys think has the potential and keep me in my budget??? And what mods will i need?? Im also looking for auto box,
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08-03-2007, 11:18 PM
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Smash the Boost
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BF XR6T with ZF auto. Will run 14's stock. Spend some cash on edit and exhaust and CAI later and run 12's. 30k will get one with highish kays though i would imagine
Others will say buy a BA with the BTR but....nah
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08-03-2007, 11:25 PM
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Whats a BTR
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08-03-2007, 11:34 PM
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XR6T should be able to pick one up for low $20-25K. $5K worth of mods should see mid 12s ~300rwkw. 6 speed auto is preferable over 4 speed auto, stronger and nicer to drive.
Mods needed will be: CAPA Flash box ~$1000, injectors ~$500, intercooler ~$500 fuel pump ~$200 CAI with K&N filter ~$200 hiflow 3.5" or 4" cat ~$500 valve springs ~$500 fitting and tuning $???? (most of the rest of your money). Prices are all approximate, some may be cheaper, some may be dearer, depending on brand of components used. XR8s are a bit more expensive than XR6T so you'll have less money for mods. So I would scratch that off the list. You are probably in the wrong forum to find out much info about LS1s - try www.ls1.com.au |
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08-03-2007, 11:36 PM
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Starter Motor
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thanks...
all this with 6psi or will i need to use a boost controller to run more??
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08-03-2007, 11:45 PM
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Smash the Boost
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BTR is the older 4 speed auto
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08-03-2007, 11:54 PM
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BA MK1 XR8...
$24-28,000 Full Exhaust Oil Pump Gears (Safety item to stop stock ones from failing, no power gain) Underdrives BPR/G&D Cold Air Intake Custom tuned Edit Diff Gears If manual a Clutch upgrade. Mods Cost more than a XR6T to crack the 12's. ,About the same as a LS1 i would expect... But you get a soundtrack the other two couldn't dream of, not to mention the Buldge... |
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08-03-2007, 11:59 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hell yeah the sound is awsome I LOVE IT...
any know what or if the PD kit does anything??? Ive seen a few in mid 20s... I think of a an xr8 as a cruiser with a bit of poke... but im sure it can be made to go fast... Ive seen a few doin 15s... thats why it scares me to buy one... ive beaten a couple with my CIVIC wich is even scarier..
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09-03-2007, 12:05 AM
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Manual or auto in the xr8???
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09-03-2007, 12:09 AM
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XR6T would be the one to get. Get the 6spd auto or manual. The BTR and T5 can't handle much torque. Btw, that's one fast honda civc you have there.
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09-03-2007, 12:12 AM
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Starter Motor
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not fast enough:(....
dont realy wanna spend more money on it... And i also want bit more room, and A/C. And dont forget torque 
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09-03-2007, 12:15 AM
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at willowbank last night a BA xr6T ute ran an 11.5 beside me down the quarter
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09-03-2007, 12:17 AM
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dam now thats waht im talking about!!!
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09-03-2007, 12:19 AM
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XR6t.
you simply cannot go faster for less.
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09-03-2007, 12:40 AM
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The BA xr8 would be good for 14s stock. But If you really want to make a car go fast for cheap then your best bet is the xr6t. They are faster stock and cheaper to mod. The xr8 will cost abit extra and cost abit more for the same results but you will have a nicer sounding and better looking beast. get auto if your really keen on drag times
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09-03-2007, 12:42 AM
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XR6T for getting into 12s easy and cheap.
LS1 for getting into 12s, probably not quite as cheap but has the awesome note of a V8. XR8 if you want the bulge, the Ford badge and the note. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than the other two (or so I am led to believe).
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11-03-2007, 02:48 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I don't think you can go wrong with any of those cars. With your budget I'd probably buy a VX SS (~$15-20k last I checked) or VY SV8/SS (early to mid $20ks) and either go exhaust, cam & heads and mafless tune; or get a CAPA blower kit (e.g. Powerdyne 5psi for 4k will get you around 290rwkw -- http://www.capa.com.au/kits_holden_ls1.htm)
But yeah check out ls1.com.au too. They know a shite-load more than me. =] |
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11-03-2007, 02:57 PM
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XR6T with the new Auto box.
Nothing like it. |
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11-03-2007, 03:27 PM
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yep, go the T. 2k will see you in the 12's
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11-03-2007, 08:58 PM
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i love V8's, but for your budget, bang for ya buck would have to be a xr6 turbo !!!!
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02-05-2007, 12:23 AM
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Starter Motor
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What bout a xr8 with 3.9 diff gear and tune????
low 14s stock to low 13s???
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02-05-2007, 12:40 AM
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i'd say the LS1 would get you there cheaper than XR6T if you're prepared to go for a VX with its slightly older styling, but to me the current XR range is starting to look dated anyway .
LS1 would sound a ton better than an XR6T too of course you could also spend 4 grand on a nice old falcon and $26 000 on drive line and engine, now that'd get you there... |
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02-05-2007, 12:44 AM
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lol...
Whole purpose of this exersice is to get a newer car....
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02-05-2007, 12:49 AM
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3.23 rear ratio is real gay..
Im sure goin to 3.9 will make a huge difference in a stocker...
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02-05-2007, 12:49 AM
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Mmmmmm Typhoon...
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02-05-2007, 12:57 AM
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ive read online the herrod 3.9 gears turn the xr8 into a totaly different car under acceleration???
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02-05-2007, 01:09 AM
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$20 stickers on ur civic and it should do 12's :P
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02-05-2007, 01:13 AM
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Buy a XD-XE 351 and work the motor big time. Wont be hard to get 12`s seeing a nice XD will cost you 6-7-8k...then you got the rest of your money to go into it.
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02-05-2007, 01:15 AM
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