P-Plate FG Falcon Battle at Maxx Performance

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P-Plate FG Falcon Battle at Maxx Performance

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Yeah it's fun to have 1000hp but the reality is that P-Plate drivers are only allowed to drive certain cars, and this varies from state to state. In Victoria both these FG Falcons are P-Plate legal. Would you pick the XR6 or the Ecoboost? We thought this was an interesting match up.
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@lancegraham7722 4 жыл бұрын

There is something strange about a 4cyl falcon. Kinda like paying for a hooker, but only wanting to cuddle 🤔

@grecoconduris6716 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@wobblysauce 4 жыл бұрын

Just as good as the power dip on the 6, in the mid range.

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

@@wobblysauce that's the manifold transition

@OliverPascoe 4 жыл бұрын

Or going to McDonald’s for a salad

@MrParker300 4 жыл бұрын

you got that barra up to almost standard BA xr6t output with relative ease. Great job

@doug-core8850 4 жыл бұрын

Wheres the boss bonnets? Adds 30hp bro. Any p plater will tell you that.

@nickwil493 3 жыл бұрын

All ways one wanker

@doug-core8850 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickwil493 its a joke bruh

@nickwil493 3 жыл бұрын

@@doug-core8850 yah brah really

@doug-core8850 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickwil493 bruhhhhh

@charlesparker924 4 жыл бұрын

Be interesting to see the fuel economy on each as well

@aaronkingsley3035 4 жыл бұрын

Very good man! I get around 800km to a tank in my 2013 FG MK2 EcoBoost 😊

@lyndongordon2518 4 жыл бұрын

Kersah x, that’s endurance you’ve evaluated, not economy. How many L/100km does it consume for city driving? 🚙

@bensonhedges479 4 жыл бұрын

I use to get round 600kms on my territory that’s if you don’t let the revs get over 2500 ish

@axelfoley1768 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Can you please list the mods for us by brand, part, and price, so we can get it done to our stock cars. What type of tune? Or just tell us how much, and where we can take it. On y'all good vid

@certifiedbogan4426 4 жыл бұрын

Benson Hedges you realise we are talking about the falcon not the territory

@frankensteinsgarage9632 4 жыл бұрын

If it's a P players car. That ecoboost looks (and no doubt sounds) completely stock. Whereas a copper is probs more likely to notice an exhaust note and then the headers on the Barra. But yeah I'd still tale the ecoboost as a daily. Already got a turbo Barra. Something different be good. Apparently those ecoboost Falcon's better than the sixes.

@aaronkingsley3035 4 жыл бұрын

They definitely are, man! I love mine!

@wobblysauce 4 жыл бұрын

And as a P plater... off the line is where you feel it.

@peterpana3576 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣 the 4cyl is a joke mate

@xr6tgtx737 4 жыл бұрын

You should of added the LPI gas FG. Those things can make some serious power for a NA

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

It would be an interesting comparison. They are supposed to be pretty rapid

@xr6tgtx737 4 жыл бұрын

@@STREETMACHINETV I'm sure Scotty could find one to throw on a Dyno. Surely 1 of the SM following has one near by. Or better yet, put it on the list as a future project for Carnage 🤘 would be a very interesting journey to follow

@94toxic94 4 жыл бұрын

I have a g6e lpi, I'm based in south East Melbourne.

@mitchelltodd8089 3 жыл бұрын

@@STREETMACHINETV I own a 2012 ecolpi xr6, would be interested to see what power it can make with some mods even though most places say they can’t tune them

@jimmysando99 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, pretty cool to see the FGX style grill mod on that NA XR6 that I put together back in 2014 still on some cars! And on StreetMachineTV!

@dreamon220 4 жыл бұрын

Id have the 6. I had a fg 4.0 and it felt unbeatable lol. The power delivery of the motor was in one word reassurance somthing i stil miss 1 year after selling it.

@hespie1 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting comparo. Have wondered about the ecoboost in an Escort!

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it would be a good swap

@glennt69lol 3 жыл бұрын

Seen a KZfaq video of a dude in the states that whacked one in a fox body mustang

@dinosshed 4 жыл бұрын

The unfortunate part for the ecoboost is the transmission is designed for light duty. It's like this for fuel economy reasons and won't survive with the extra torque once the ecoboost is tuned. Stick with the 6, cheaper, more plentiful, can tow heavier loads because of the stronger trans, cheaper to modify, more ultimate potential, sounds better etc. The only benefit from the ecoboost is cheaper rego and less weight over the front end.

@aaronkingsley3035 4 жыл бұрын

Thats where you're wrong. It's the exact same ZF as the 6.

@cameronm4201 4 жыл бұрын

Kersah x the 2.0 EcoBoost has the 6HP21, the XR6 has the 26

@AndrewEG 4 жыл бұрын

@@cameronm4201 the later XR6 also had the 6HP21 ;) These falcons are pretty good on fuel and have plenty of torque and power as a daily.

@dinosshed 4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronkingsley3035 they probably used a mix of both considering the stock outputs could be handled by each one. 450nm for the 21 and 600nm for the 26. The 21 is much lighter and had modification focused on economy. They don't last like the btr 4 speed and need more attention in the cooling department. I'm feeling the ecoboost is going to lunch that auto in the hands of a heavy falcon and its P plate driver.

@bunning63 4 жыл бұрын

When they first came out knew someone that had one as a rep vehicle, he was quite impressed. Not sure if you could expect the same longterm longevity from it though.

@5UPRAH 4 жыл бұрын

Great comparison video. Very interesting results! Look forward to seeing these on the strip and see who has the front and back end!

@sourwords1808 4 жыл бұрын

The 6 cylinder all day long. Application of power and longevity of the engine. Also will be a much better cruiser, without the lag.

@AndrewEG 4 жыл бұрын

New en urbo engines have pretty much no lag these days. Same goes with the Ecoboost falcon.

@lukesm5747 3 жыл бұрын

@Giga Shrubbz It doesnt tho. It has a lower power to weigh ratio.

@TheAussieFloof 4 жыл бұрын

Next carnage challenge, P-plate legal cars or First car challenge, set a budget and find a car that's P-plate legal and put it through a series of challenges, Track, drag race, Go to Woe, Road trip just a couple of suggestions hahaha

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

If you could find one

@skippy2987 4 жыл бұрын

I'd put my money on an SIDI SV6 Crumpledoor. With a decent exhaust they sound badass. In orange with black highlights and the right wheels they sound it too

@imidsikkey 4 жыл бұрын

Purely because I've worked on the sixes for years, I'd stick what I know to be one of the most reliable petrol engines. The ecoboost in the falcon may very well be reliable, but I never had one drive into my workshop to form an opinion on them.pretty rare

@DaveHiggoHiggins 4 жыл бұрын

"They've got a bit of snot down low" Scotty, I haven't heard anyone use that in a while, made me laugh, thanks mate Great comparison vid too. The eco boost has all the get up and go, and cruising it would run on the smell of an oily rag. I reckon the eco will win on the strip just due to low down torque

@lyndongordon2518 4 жыл бұрын

Higgo, the FG Falcon “eco” I prefer, is the brilliant EcoLPI Barra six, with the ZF 6HP26 transmission. 🚙

@CRFLAus 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 4 cyl turbo commodore hire car in NZ. Very impressive. I think I saw 240kph but I can't be sure for legal reasons...probably more like 100kph. The dash rattled louder than the stereo at full noise. I'd take the Ford.

@steveallen1340 4 жыл бұрын

I believe the Ecoboost Falcons run a lighter version of the ZF 6 speed. This is the reason for the reduced tow capacity. I would take the 4 litre to get the stronger auto.

@brhino 4 жыл бұрын

I have a FGX Ecoboost with a Process West IC, GFB BOV, Mid Muff delete, hot dog & tune. 180.5 kw & 530 nms. Total cost $5K. What isn't mentioned is the purchase price with FGX Ecoboost available with low kms for $15K. Sounds great if you are into 4 cylinders, better than a taxi Barra engine. One FGX currently for sale with ~ 150K kms for $9,800. Bargain. As for fuel economy, to go 'x' hard needs the same fuel amount for both, marginally more for 6. Drive slow expect 9 litres -100 km. With Ecoboost you can have one but not the other 😃 Something different !

@jimclarke1108 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 ex cop FGX NA, very quick off the lights( don't know if its 100% standard) great fuel economy, plenty of torque, best choice for me

@brhino 3 жыл бұрын

@@npx20 cars don't sweat, they either do it or they don't. I've towed a 1,500 kg car on a trailer with mine without it 'sweating'. My only worry was the brakes weren't confidence inspiring. I usually put some valium in the fuel tank when I think it'll be 'highly strung' 🤣

@brhino 3 жыл бұрын

@@npx20 - noted

@jamierawles5028 3 жыл бұрын

About to begin modding my BF MkII Fairmont Ghia. Mod list will be as follows: PH4495 Heads MRC High Flow Cat MRC 2.5" Catback 3:73 Diff Gears SS Inductions Growler Kit BP Cams & Valve Springs ZF6 Hi Stall with Tune 255lph Pump Tuned on 98 Octane Sub 220rwkw perhaps? Thinking about using the FG Turbo Intake manifold.

@tahirguven8680 4 жыл бұрын

Neat comparison for those tossing up between these two cars. Didnt realise you could squeeze that much more out of the ecoboost. Id say the ecoboost would pull away from the barra.

@mrnicktoyou 4 жыл бұрын

I had a similar choice to make when buying an Audi A5 once. I drove the naturally aspirated V6 and the turbo 2.0 4 cylinder and the torque of the turbo engine gave it a much better midrange. So I bought the 2.0 but I normally prefer na. I have a naturally aspirated V8 now so best of both worlds.

@gureno19 4 жыл бұрын

I used to drive every single FG falcon daily (I sold brand new FPVs and FG Mk2s at a ford dealership for a year in my early 20s - dont do it, shit job). And we were always amazed at the little ecoboost falcon, it felt quicker then an N/A FG except on the run....and it was the main demo car we used to run up and get lunch etc. as it sat in the yard for the entire year because no one outside of fleet sales was interested in the thing

@mg74xbgt 2 жыл бұрын

We took the Older Brother model ( BF Fairmont with the 6 speed auto) and added a FG plastic manifold and headers plus F6 exhaust and ran it on E85.......made 200rwkw and ran a 13.7@102mph !! And it's CHEAP !!

@bigsohc Жыл бұрын

Do you think there is power to be made doing that same mod to a dedicated gas ba/bf? Obviously using an fg gas manifold

@mg74xbgt Жыл бұрын

@@bigsohc Do you mean the plastic FG LPI manifold with the liquid gas injectors ?? The lpi motors make 195kw compared to the BA/F 157kw......but completley different setup as the injectors have an lpi pump and spray liquid lpg instead of vapour through throttlebody like the BA/F. Am however trying something with a BF lpg wagon atm.....will let you know if it works out :)

@bigkeg9173 4 жыл бұрын

Should tell us the cost of the mods on each car! 👍

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

I'll find out

@7071t6 4 жыл бұрын

@@STREETMACHINETV about 5K is my guess, thats headers full exhaust and otr and tune and dyno, its about 1K for every 10Kw gain approx and also depends on who does it and what products are used, like branding of headers exhaust etc etc, also intercooler from a XR6 turbo on a eco boost, hum is it new or 2nd hand as well, sure save a lot by using 2nd hand stuff, at least 2/3rds cost easy. :)

@scribe26 4 жыл бұрын

STREETMACHINETV price?

@JoshVisualsx 3 жыл бұрын

7071t6 Not an otr🤦🏼‍♂️

@baronvontaytoe 4 жыл бұрын

Never seen one! As you say Scotty, knew they existed, interesting running gear for a small rwd conversion perhaps? 😉

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

Like an Escort as some have suggested

@thatsimracer666 4 жыл бұрын

Wicked I never thought a ecoboost could easily power full

@lukesm5747 4 жыл бұрын

Any more boost and the ecoboost will become the notorious ecoboom. I will stick to the na 6. Proven itself in the power and the relaibility department

@tony66au 4 жыл бұрын

Meh, Barra for the Win. I cant see the Ecoboost having anywhere near the longevity of the Barra and much fun as the Ecoboost is its still working way harder hauling around the Falcon. That and I have this nagging Starfire 4 VB Commodore image stuck in my head and we all know how THAT went.

@gureno19 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda like when Ford decided that a 3.2L 6 was a great economy option for the new EA Falcon.... Revved too hard and burnt more fuel then the 3.9 did in normal driving. Swiftly dropped after 9months of production haha

@beajayparker247 4 жыл бұрын

Comparing modern turbo 4's to the starfire is a lowblow. It would be like comparing an LSA to a stock cam 350 chev. Durability is not strictly related to engine size divided by vehicle weight. Cooling system revisions, oiling revisions, modern oil, bearing journal width, bearing journal diameter, rpm, fuel quality, fuel type, fuel cleanliness, and usage conditions are all factors in engine longevity. The singlecam 6 outliving the Windsors in the AU is proof of this. As long as its not abused, and somewhat regularly serviced, I see no issue in the ecoboost. Its a well designed motor

@lukesm5747 4 жыл бұрын

@Giga Shrubbz the ecoboosts will never last amy where near as long as a barra. Small displacement engine being forced with huge amounts of air from a turbo and coupled with direct injection means it aint gonna be getting anywhere near a million kms like a barra.

@James-hy1uo 4 жыл бұрын

If I was a p plater I'd be into the xr6 leave it mechanically stock get the look right for what I was into also start to buy turbo parts manifold injectors turbz ect then when the restriction is over it's not a hard conversion to turbo there's the power and looks sorted also when I was a p plater money was a massive issue so buying parts overtime would allow you to save for better parts just my 2c

@screwge84 4 жыл бұрын

As a P plater today I’d go the ecoboost: fatter torque for better driveability, more discreet and the money saved from petrol would go towards the next set of wheels. Would love to know how they go down the 1/4.

@snowboxesful Жыл бұрын

I would take the ecoboost, a nice set of wheels, leave it stock then put in a worked barra turbo I saved my money on. Edit: Plus it's always nice to have a spare engine.

@lachlanbrown409 Жыл бұрын

@@snowboxesful the head Ford Engineer for the FG said the NA can make 198 KW and 409 NM with 95 Octane and even more on 98 Octane. The NA with the 6 SP ZF are 6 speed manual is a decent performer. Change the diff ratios on the FG 6 and you have a decent boat. Quarter mile will be low 14s with good tyres if you have shorter diff gears - a 3.23 is more than enough on the ZF.

@matth4997 2 жыл бұрын

Which would I choose? Easy mate six all day . Quite good power gain you got on the six with the mods . Impressed.. makes me want extractors and exhaust on my fg now

@saitamahitjelyman898 24 күн бұрын

Would love to know what fuel the barra was run on for both runs. And the gearbox

@adamashby8388 4 жыл бұрын

These kids don't know how lucky they are. They both have Limos. Whilst other's, me included had a banged up XF Falcon. Best car back then though.🤙🤙😎

@painakatsuki3355 Жыл бұрын

Hey can I have the link for all the mods done to barra

@jimclarke1108 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect way to learn. Prepare for the Barra ))

@brhino 3 жыл бұрын

#STREETMACHINETV When's this drag run Scotty ???

@OzSkunkworks 4 жыл бұрын

Some big dips in the 4.0 torque curve .. right in the mid range too .. is that normal?

@cameronjansz88 4 жыл бұрын

I would get the ecolpi

@Beer_Dad1975 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely interesting, but I think I'll stick with my G6E-T :-)

@angus823 4 жыл бұрын

G6ets are fantastic all arounders. Superb power, amazing side and good fuel eco when cruising. How's yours setup?

@heathsmetalwerx 4 жыл бұрын

Personally an angry 6 for a falcon over a 4pot

@worthy_escapes 4 жыл бұрын

If the trans can handle it an ecoboost everyday. You look at what the Euros have done to the ecoboost 2.0L output wise, and the Americans (in a rwd chassis). The Aussie ECU is unique but if it can be cracked it can definitely handle some decent power with basic mods. For me though, is the lack of weight over the front end would make it a very fun vehicle to drive as a daily, compared to a much more nose heavier Barra.

@TechIOwn 4 жыл бұрын

Great result from the ecoboost, can't believe the torque!

@jdmmr2 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting comparison. Good vid Scotty.

@LukesRandomShit 4 жыл бұрын

4cyl if i'm honest. You will get the hectic Turbo sounds on your p plates and the girls wont have any clue but it makes sneezing noises so it's "cool" you only attract males with an n/a barra

@lyndongordon2518 4 жыл бұрын

ChrisHallett83, speak for yourself. Have you tried an EcoLPI Barra six powered car? They have high BMEP all the time, unlike a turbocharged car. Running only on LPG, the engines stay clean on the inside too ... 🚙

@darthvader8433 4 жыл бұрын

I'd choose the modded 6, but add a rear mounted turbo... Be REALLY interested to see that done. My FG2 XR6 ute is calling..

@leonardwalters154 4 жыл бұрын

Guys I'm sorry, I'm an old American, love your channel, but I can't quite figure out the conversion of kilowatts to horsepower, is there a simple formula like Maybe times 2 for us old fellas

@richardseymour7433 4 жыл бұрын

Multiply by 1.33. Or on a basic level 300 kw is approximately 400 hp

@fejasxhaferi204 4 жыл бұрын

1 Kilowatt is 1.34 horsepower

@MafiaboysWorld 4 жыл бұрын

@@fejasxhaferi204 1.3403 to be precise. 😛

@MafiaboysWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Leonard, the easy way for us old fellas is this. Whatever KW it is, add a 1/3 for hp. If you want to tell your hp in KW, take a 1/4 off. 👍

@globexial4776 Жыл бұрын

is the tuned xr6 and ecoboost version p plate approved?

@adamloader9534 4 жыл бұрын

What is the weight difference? Is the diff the same? It would be interesting to see them line up at the track.

@aaronkingsley3035 4 жыл бұрын

Roughly 200kg difference over the front end.

@jimmysando99 4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronkingsley3035 A Barra weighs about 200kg, so that cant be right!

@kyrieeleison1905 3 жыл бұрын

2012 FG MK2 XT 4.0 = 1710KG 2012 FG MK2 XT ECOBOOST = 1648 DIFFERENCE 62KG.. 200KG yeabh right... typical internet BS!

@Dropbear237 4 жыл бұрын

The fella with the eco boost falcon can get one of those stickers for the car that says I used to be a V8 but I shrunk in the wash.

@mannycalavera121 2 жыл бұрын

reduction pulley drive and a few tweaks you can get the barra up to 200rwk

@michaeldove4929 Жыл бұрын

The Ecoboost is for putting around and cruising down the freeway.

@hospwrf6 4 жыл бұрын

Would be awesome to see what is the maximum power that can squeezed out of the eco boost

@calebedwards5276 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I’ve got a 2007 bf falcon Ute and going for my p’s soon. I’m wondering what mods you recommend for a p plater

@sollydogg Жыл бұрын

Decent gains by both cars awesome

@pauljohns8215 4 жыл бұрын

Hello another great video I wish you lived closer you could help me do my VK up because I’m blind

@manitoublack 4 жыл бұрын

If nothing else, the eco boost would be faster, as it's not having to carry around the cast iron 6. Would be especially evident if taken to a circuit or hill sprint. Cool test. Amazing how similar they are.

@craigsampson3386 4 жыл бұрын

Because cops pick on P platers ALOT I'd go with the less in your face G6 over the XR6, just to try and stay under the radar a bit more. Also its only for a few years untill you get your full license and then just buy an XR6 Turbo. Plus the Ecoboost falcon is the faster one in the corners with a lighter motor in the front lol and possibly faster in a straight line too.

@jacobfrauenfelder7961 3 жыл бұрын

I have got a ecoboost and have done a bit to it and it's running about 197rwkw and it goes heaps harder then the na6 with similar mods.

@lukesm5747 3 жыл бұрын

The ecoboost is slightly slower in stock form cos its down 3 or 4 kws on the power/weight ratios. But tuning an NA is incomparable to a turbo. Bang for buck in turbos are insane. But then again the ecoboost has the shit chinese ZF rip not the proper german one.

@deankdx 4 жыл бұрын

what are they like reliability wise? would imagine something that goes 800,000kms as a taxi be a lot more forgiving.. then again, how do they both go when thrashed daily also i'd consider the 4cyl if it sounded better than the 6.. like fullboost always mention, the barra exhaust note isn't really appealing to many

@southerndiy1 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive power gains after the mods 👍

@pietervanderhorst2529 Жыл бұрын

Only problem I see is that the na 6 is now no longer p plate legal with the extractors and that gives the ecoboost an automatic win

@zacharyorme9146 4 жыл бұрын

Can't go past a barra. Gotta give props the eco boost.

@tyrenhubber4172 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what intake mods were done to the xr6

@Oni____ Жыл бұрын

I chose the save up for a turbo conversion and be a good boy while I’m on my Ps 😇

@willm687 4 жыл бұрын

What state you in because in Victoria you cannot increase your vehicles power no matter p plate legal or not as a p plater

@globexial4776 Жыл бұрын

also is that the stock power of those cars?

@kyalrobinson284 3 жыл бұрын

Was the xr6 on gas? Before the eco lpi came in? Or was that the petrol. If it is the petrol that is very surprising. Meant to be 195kw

@Mr357Cleveland 3 жыл бұрын

Rear wheel figures shown here, it's not flywheel figures like the factory quotes.

@justanotherguy9664 4 жыл бұрын

I know you are in VIC, but in NSW, as soon as you do ANY changes / mods to a "P-plate legal" turbo, that car is no longer P-plate legal. What is the fine-print in VIC I wonder...?

@ZedTee77 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah same. Your not allowed to make performance upgrades at all. It’s 3 points and a few hundred bucks for p plater. I’ve only ever heard of people getting booked with it when they have been already caught speeding or racing on the street, they just use it as another couple of points to make sure you lose your licence

@jono.sv6738 4 жыл бұрын

How much power can you get out of a p plate legal sv6?

@apsallpartsolutions7312 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@SiLv3R6969 4 жыл бұрын

Ill take the barra falcon if it had a turbo. But looks like the 4cyl exoboost it is for me.

@madrx2 4 жыл бұрын

Going to be some mad single peggers coming to a suburban street near you next rain day.

@DJute84 4 жыл бұрын

As soon as they get pulled over, extractors aren't legal for a P plater. EcoBoost will get away with looking stock for the most part

@lyndongordon2518 4 жыл бұрын

DJute84, why aren’t extractors legal for a P plate driver? 🚙

@DJute84 4 жыл бұрын

@@lyndongordon2518 in Victoria it is against the law for a P plater to put extractors on the vehicle. The regulations came in a bit after I had my full licence. Something about making the vehicle too powerful for an inexperienced driver

@ur2slob724 4 жыл бұрын

I’d take the barra my fg Ute has done 500,000kms no dramas. Taxi motors. Good luck getting that out of the ecoPOOP

@akaitv6606 3 жыл бұрын

Twin 2 1/2 seems a little excessive thats Good for 500 hp hows the torque probably very doughy off the line ???. 2" 160hp 2.25" 200hp 2.5" 250hp 3.0" 400hp

@mariobrnabic4252 2 ай бұрын

That is 110% correct. For a n/a motor I think its too big. A stock twin fg turbo exhaust will provide better flow and will not reduce the torque output.

@vk2aafhamradio 4 жыл бұрын

Amazed that Vic allows turbos for Ps. NSW allows some turbos for fuel economy reasons but set an absolute pwr/weight ratio at 130kW/tonne. For a 1700kg car, that's 221kW/296HP, which in my not so damn humble opinion is far too much power for an inexperienced driver.

@watsisbuttndo829 4 жыл бұрын

Is it still a no go for p,s to have a v8? So no 253 hx wagon but 300hp turbo falcon ok?

@jessederwent382 4 жыл бұрын

@@watsisbuttndo829 all v8s in victoria have to be under 130kw/tonne, they changed rules last year

@morantaylor 4 жыл бұрын

In Victoria a P plater could legally drive a SY Territory Ghia AWD Turbo

@mattneave9280 4 жыл бұрын

Keen to see them both go down the strip

@watsisbuttndo829 4 жыл бұрын

Thats a lot of push for a near stock 2 litre. Got to wonder how close to soiling itself it is.

@millsi1978 4 жыл бұрын

Good Ep!

@1toonhead 4 жыл бұрын

After fixing a few VB commodore 4 cylinders there's no way I would trust a 4 banger in a large car.

@bensonhedges479 4 жыл бұрын

Fuckin mad episode lads

@frankieh2011 4 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see an EcoLPI tuned up.. it's already faster than any of the standard models so it would have been interesting to see if it can be pushed harder.

@oxsfishing3279 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll be having my eco lpi tuned very soon!!

@Sk0die Жыл бұрын

@@oxsfishing3279did you get it tuned? What figures did it push out?

@anthonybuttel7910 2 жыл бұрын

the streets are the drag strip for the p platers

@anthonybollini3699 4 жыл бұрын

2017. Mustang had one in it Great

@lyndongordon2518 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Bollini, didn’t they have the 2.3L EcoBoost? 🚙

@adam3842 4 жыл бұрын

How easy would it be to get an ecoboost ... im sure alot harder to find out in the wild than the six.

@PureCountryof91 4 жыл бұрын

State side they're pretty common. At least the engines. We have several Ecoboost engines. 1.6, 2.0, 2.3 (i4) 2.7, 3.5 and supposedly a 3.3 v6. The last one I'm not sure of. But the v6s are not all that common outside pretend SUVs or the f150

@RypienGT 4 жыл бұрын

Mmmmmm, ive never really considered the EcoBoost, but for P Platers i guess its another option. I have owned both NA and Turbo Barras and love them. I know that the lazy low revving NA Barra is good for hundreds of thousands of Taxi Km's, but i wonder how much longevity a wound up 2000cc would have in the big heavy falcon. Will be interesting to see the drag race. Im guessing the EcoBoost is a light engine? Good for handling, certainly better than the Barra. Perhaps a proper winding roadtest as well as the usual aussie bogan 1/4 mile 😉

@PureCountryof91 4 жыл бұрын

The 2.0 is LIGHT. 180kg roughly.

@mrgtsx 4 жыл бұрын

The ecoboost in a ford escort would be great

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@MafiaboysWorld 4 жыл бұрын

That's all these were good for IMO, just dying to get ripped out of that Falcon shell and put into a car 1/2 its weight. 🤘

@robertgarland9342 4 жыл бұрын

For my money I would have the 6cyl Barra. A 4cyl will always have it's limits and like most will be buggered by 100.000 Kms. My old 2008 FG Barra had 250.000 Kms on it when I sold it and it was still punching power like it was brand new. Lets see an Eco-boost do that.

@Hapkido82AUS 4 жыл бұрын

Bit of a shame Ford Australia didn't market them better, maybe a Falcon ST (basically an ecoboost/ XR6 parts bin special ) would have helped. Sadly it's all academic now....

@yusuf.alajnabi 11 ай бұрын

Did they end up racing them on the 1/4 mile?

@STREETMACHINETV 11 ай бұрын

@resurrect3716 4 жыл бұрын

anyone know if you can tune an MK6 VW Golf R on P plates?

@Twenty_Six_Hundred 4 жыл бұрын

Some maybe impressed by the ecoboost output figures however they need to remember it's forced induction. The stock Barra is naturally aspirated and making basically the same power. Yes the ecoboost is impressive although the P plater will more then likely start searching more power that can only safely be achieved by the Barra. I would be taking the Barra for reliability reasons for a first car

@PureCountryof91 4 жыл бұрын

The Ecoboost is pretty tough. There was a Ford mini f1 with the 1.0, made nearly 300hp. The 4 can make power. For how long remains the question

@Xav. 4 жыл бұрын

I would go for the XR6 because after you finish your P's you can turbo it I doubt you can do that with the ecoboost

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

The Ecoboost is already turbo but yeah it would need a bigger turbo to make more boost

@kanedunlop2864 4 жыл бұрын

What are the intake mods on the xr6 Wow the eco boost in a escort

@STREETMACHINETV 4 жыл бұрын

Airbox mods

@tyrenhubber4172 3 жыл бұрын

STREETMACHINETV such as? k&n filter???

@stephenbell8337 2 жыл бұрын

I would go the 4 banger depending on fuel economy.

@MyMilo777 3 жыл бұрын

That na xr6 is running low, they come stock 195kw even with mods thats running only 180 at the wheels, which is low as. I have stage 3 air intake, full exhaust system, pacemaker extractors, upgraded pully system, tune, and i got 246kw at the engine which is like 220 at the wheels.

@STREETMACHINETV 3 жыл бұрын

Stock they're 195kw at the engine so the figures shown are right. You say you have 246kw at your engine but how do you know that? Did you run your engine on an engine dyno?

@lukesm5747 3 жыл бұрын

@@STREETMACHINETV The only way he is getting 220rwkw on an NA barra is with some big CAMS for some extra pull up top