Turbo or V8 into XY?

[Peuty]

I cant believe this TomXY character.

He asks us for his opinion; he gets it, then whinges that we don't agree with something he has obviously already decided on, which makes the poll he posted invalid.

Do what you want mate, we obviously aren't going to sway you...

[kremmen]

Do what you want, 500 hp XY is a sweet car either way.

just don't EVER do it to a coupe!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by kremmen

Do what you want, 500 hp XY is a sweet car either way.

just don't EVER do it to a coupe!

I must say though, if I had a genuine 6 cylinder GS model then I would consider turbo just for the sake of having a matching numbers car.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by TomXY

i dont really care, just wana see how many people thought it would be a good idea, and get an idea of how many people will hate me for it!

Sounds like you care what people think after all.. :

[StealthAu]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

If you're even considering anything other than a cleveland or windsor in an XY : than you might as well go the whole "ricer" route and include a Rotary in your equation...
oh.. and some Kenwood stickers too... :Reverend:

Funny enough, I was going to suggest a turbo rotary. He said he wants different

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

I'm wondering if those suggesting a turbo 351 have ever been in a stout n/a Clevo.
Why turbo something that already makes more power than can be used on the street ?

Your talking to the know it all/xbox generation dont forget,HP to them is what they see quoted in magazines,as if you could find it on the ground like pebbles.

[Jase]

Late model T v V8 is hard call.

Your going to have to look at the cost and a few other things also.

to drop a '51 in you could drive away for like 4k + depending what you do. Get a nice exhaust set up and a gilmer drive if you want some **** and you will have a mad cruiser. Potential of future forced induction is optional.

A i6T will be closer to 10K+ easy. Let alone a 500hp engine
But would go pretty hard, be a bit different


One of the main reasons I went for a V8 is because I was not planning to keep my car for a very long time. If i had the money and time and was looking to keep it then i would reconsider something like a BA/F turbo motor.



Im guessing your pretty young, and money/expertise is not in abundance, and I would say for your case a V8 woudl proberly be the better option. Its proven and all the parts are readily available, and rego is easy. Also you just cant beat the sound of a 8

[Bucknaked]

It's your car, you should do what you think is the best.

[TEaaron]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Well all things being equal it should be a pretty close race...LOL


Ah VL lover, well we are obviously not going to sway you. Just do the turbo if you want, but everyone will say "should have gone an 8".

Agreed with the above aswell, there is only so much you need for a daily.

There's more to a car than just hp. The 4L turbo would produce the 500hp at a lower rpm (depending on cam and how much boost) therefore more torque. Not to mention less weight.

No I'm not a VL lover I'm just not single minded and can respect a car for what it is not hate it because people bag the people who drive it.

Fast is fast.
Performance is performance


Sound and looks are just opinions.

I'm not saying the 351 clevo is **** i'm just sick of people thinking somthing is crap because it's different.

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by Peuty

I cant believe this TomXY character.

He asks us for his opinion; he gets it, then whinges that we don't agree with something he has obviously already decided on, which makes the poll he posted invalid.

Do what you want mate, we obviously aren't going to sway you...

I cant believe you waisted your time writing that?

im asking for opinions and ideas, i havent decided on anything, i just like arguing with people who think they know everything...

I've already been swayed towards V8 a little bit, so why dont you say something useful?

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by Jase

Late model T v V8 is hard call.

Your going to have to look at the cost and a few other things also.

to drop a '51 in you could drive away for like 4k + depending what you do. Get a nice exhaust set up and a gilmer drive if you want some **** and you will have a mad cruiser. Potential of future forced induction is optional.

A i6T will be closer to 10K+ easy. Let alone a 500hp engine
But would go pretty hard, be a bit different


One of the main reasons I went for a V8 is because I was not planning to keep my car for a very long time. If i had the money and time and was looking to keep it then i would reconsider something like a BA/F turbo motor.



Im guessing your pretty young, and money/expertise is not in abundance, and I would say for your case a V8 woudl proberly be the better option. Its proven and all the parts are readily available, and rego is easy. Also you just cant beat the sound of a 8

thanks Jase, this is a response i was looking for!

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by nugget378

Your talking to the know it all/xbox generation dont forget,HP to them is what they see quoted in magazines,as if you could find it on the ground like pebbles.

Not all of us are like that : lol.
Go the 351 mate, a slightly worked 351 will have more than enough power than you will ever need for a street car. It will sound great and you will get far more praises.

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by TomXY

, i just like arguing with people who think they know everything...

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who intentionally posts controversial or contrary messages in an on-line community such as an on-line discussion forum or group with the intention of baiting users into an argumentative response.[1]

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who intentionally posts controversial or contrary messages in an on-line community such as an on-line discussion forum or group with the intention of baiting users into an argumentative response.[1]

is that the definition of 4V Man?

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by TomXY

is that the definition of 4V Man?

LOL, no.. but you're not doing your cause much good by freely admitting your thread was purely for the purpose of causing arguement....

[TomXY]

lol, well i wouldnt of got as many responses, without providing a challenge towards certain individuals.

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by TomXY

This is the first time i have ever tried to strip paint, i am actually only 16, so i am trying to do most of the work myself for the first time.

Tom, while i commend you on having an optimistic project, try and remember this is a forum of adults, not a schoolyard, if you want to bait people leave it there.

I don't want this thread turning out like the other one.

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Tom, while i commend you on having an optimistic project, try and remember this is a forum of adults, not a schoolyard, if you want to bait people leave it there.

I don't want this thread turning out like the other one.

?? what other one?

[R0BD0G]

Originally Posted by DaveO_SP

This thread is giving me flashbacks of this:




How about putting a 427 big block crate motor from the US into it?

this car was a crime

[TomXY]

Originally Posted by Kermit 73

this car was a crime

thats just retarded. its a bit different then a 4.0L though.

[Stefan]

I voted Other


500 Volt Electric motor with solar panels on the Roof.

By the time you get around to building a 351 of turbo six we will have run out of petrol.

[schnoods]

I think the poll speaks for itself indeed.

The 351 chalked up more votes than the turbo 6 and "other" options in the poll.

Just a personal opinion, a XY weighs 3003 lbs (1365 kilograms) so it isn't the heaviest car, but it could do with the low down torque 5.8 litres can produce, with the right gearing you would drive past the surge of a turbo 6 and be infront when it comes on boost.

500hp is one thing but whether it is usable is another.

[freak6]

i voted 351 clevo that what im about to do.
if you want something different go for the ba xr6turbo motor.
nothing beats the sound and feel of a tuff clevo powered XY.

[XAGSV8]

351 belongs in an XY. In the end it is your car so do what you like with it. If you turbo it though be prepaired to live with comments like in this thread. That's not having a go at you, it is just friendly advice.

[TomXY]

apparently its not that hard to get 1000nm out of a turbo xflow? how many 351's have that much?

[Qwikcorty]

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Originally Posted by TomXY

apparently its not that hard to get 1000nm out of a turbo xflow?. how many 351's have that much?

wow

[SiKoRa_eL_97]

Do what u want man go for the turbo 6 would be mad to see it but listen carefully... DONT GO 19 INCH CHROMES PLEASE!!!!

[TEaaron]

Originally Posted by TomXY

apparently its not that hard to get 1000nm out of a turbo xflow? how many 351's have that much?

Yep there's a guy on this forum making 1320nm from 15psi out of his turbo Xflow.

Can't remember his name it was an XF though

[Bent8]

Originally Posted by DaveO_SP

This thread is giving me flashbacks of this:




How about putting a 427 big block crate motor from the US into it?

OH GOD NO!!!...that's not right, is that a Jap 6 in the the bay of an iconic Mustang??!!!...that's not right at all!!!..I can't stand it!!...arghhhhh!!!

(regains composure) Okay, my advice, just drop a 302 or 351 in there, because in the long run, an N/A setup is more reliable and cheaper to run/maintain. A big block will make easy power and mountains of torque from idle but I don't know if it'll fit in an XY...

It doesn't matter if the turbo 6 has 1000hp, doesn't matter if the turbo beats you off the line and thru the gears...it just doesn't sound natural with all the whizzing and hissing noise's and the fancy shmancy blow off valve, it's just not right coming from a classic XY or any other car for that matter...

It's all about the soul you see, when you hear an eight go past you on the street, the last thing you're thinking about is how much power is has or how fast it goes...it's that angry "get out of my way, I mean business!!" sound that counts for everything my friend. ;)

It's the V8 shreik, the roar, the crackle, the rumble, the emotion...this is what makes the car my friend, once you have this, you know you've got it made...do you see my point??

Why do you think we have V8 Supercars?...because V8's sell, V8's have the noise, they have it all and then some.

Okay that's enough, you get the idea, 5.8L is your friend :evil3:

[5.4 GT]

Well said Bent8 I agree with everything you've said about the V8s.

Originally Posted by Bent8

Okay, my advice, just drop a 302 or 351 in there, because in the long run, an N/A setup is more reliable and cheaper to run/maintain. A big block will make easy power and mountains of torque from idle but I don't know if it'll fit in an XY...

This must fit in an XY if they made it fit in this XW.

Originally Posted by XCSEDAN

This is where I had the 427 idea from (if you didn't want to make it just another 351 or 302).