The manual part

@@Fuaarrkk why would you have a performance car yet not change your own gears

@@bus5683 because the sports shift 6 speed ZF with paddle-shift options gives you the best of both worlds, plus the auto will kill it on the quarter (they shift far quicker than you can in a manual). You can program a launch control in the computer. When you want to go manual you either use the paddle-shift or just throw it into manual mode and it is a simple sequential shift flick of the wrist, no need to worry about a clutch. Then around town leave it normal auto mode and it is a fantastic daily driver. Manuals are dead and eventually you won't be able to get a car in a manual.

@@waveman0 who cares if it’s faster than, manuals are way more enjoyable and less boring

@@bus5683 honestly where can you take advantage of a manual day-to-day without losing your licence? Plus as I said the sports shift auto gives you options, you can easily go manual mode if you desire. Plus if you need constant stimulation to stay focused while driving then you shouldn't have a fucking licence.

Nell Watkins Cheers, see ya then.

Nell Watkins , Did mark install a twin Kpm intank fuel pump ? If so your laughing !! & is the car tuned on BP98 or ethanol!!👍

Blues Muso X pretty much is a v8 supercar with 600 to the wheel I mean a v8 supercar has 650

streetfighter replaces the tail shaft with a carbon fiber unit. XR-6 turbo builds can pump 1400hp through the zf 6spds with the right upgrades (stage 4 rebuilds) and Truetrac diffs offer a direct replacement for the diffs. If I were going with a manual I would convert to a Toploader 4spd and gear vendors under/overdrive and have a bulletproof 8 spd manual.

37jester37 email for quotes: marksworkshop@westnet.com.au

Exact same engine but the 315 has the throttle body restricted

RATs62 I heard that the Ford dealers are detuning the V8 Falcons and Mustangs when they come in for a service to be more eco friendly. It’s a little silly and it Probably is there fault. I don’t know if this is fixable or it could possibly be a sensor that’s been unplugged. I’d suggest ud get someone u know well to service the car next time.

I bought mine as a demo with 3K on it in 2016. I havent been back to the dealer yet, and probably never will. The car was fairly slow when I bought it, compared to my std XR6 turbo, but as it gets more miles its loosening up. I have 9000km on it and I have already done 2 oil changes. I dont trust dealers. I have heard Sooo many bad stories, just like yours. They seem to care little for customers cars. I use Castrol 5/30, not the 5/20 "Recommended" which is only for fuel consumption regs, and is like water. The car runs EXCELLENT and is Very fast.....faster than this car in the video. It revs like a beast, But you have to know how to drive them....mine is an auto. Currently stock. no need for any so called "Improvements". It is a 12 second car std. The biggest holdback to the acceleration is the 2.73 rear gear, not the engine. Just the same gear as a Mustang (3.5 or 3.7 I think), and it would run 11s std. I have had runs with HSVs and an C63 , beat the Hsvs easy, run neck and neck with the Merc. (he jumped me, I didnt think he would run)...and yes Im old school....61 this year.

cdangelo86 Yes it can be done, but as a rule not worth the effort for the gain in comparison to a well set up one or the other of those systems.

Marks .Workshop thanks for the advice mark now that thats changed my mind my other option was a procharged system so i just have one last annoying follow up question for you hahaha is it possible to setup a centrifugal superchargers boost levels to go up while going up the gears like with a turbo system...i love the power of a centrifugal supercharger but i love the spool and build up of boost with the turbo..

All depends on the details, if we where doing job I would go through in detail what would and wouldn't work. Find the people you intend to use and have a yak with them.

Well, he used a Herrod inter cooler... Also, moot point wanting to know whether manual or auto is better, because there are no more new manual FGX XR8's available.

Manual is more fun for me....autos dont do it....but in saying that not everyone likes a manual...it can be more fatiguing in traffic etc and not everyone likes changing gears in manual

We had a great run of Australian muscle cars considering our small population. I really thought at least v8 utes would have made it to the US.

Yes this is our day job, Cheers

cdangelo86 Look forward to hearing from you, we can go through in detail what you need for what power you want, with all the choices to make it yours in a one off build to suit you. Cheers all the best.

cdangelo86 Active Automotive are the worst,take your money and give you rubbish.

myusernames1967 i know ive heard mr tassone's shop also has a "happy" dyno that likes to give higher readings than normal