What's Better? Tuned XR6T Or Cammed SS.. This Is What Happened

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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this Tuned FG XR6Turbo & this Cammed VE SS.. Both Manual, Bothe RWD, Both large 4 door Sedans.. one is Turbo, one is a V8! whats the best one??? lets try and find out!
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@MartinJones123 Жыл бұрын

They're both great cars in their own rights, but nothing beats the sound of a V8... Up the LS!

@Low760 Жыл бұрын

Also commodores are friendlier to taller people for vision.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Can’t argue with ya I loved it too

@MartinJones123 Жыл бұрын

@@Low760 I've sat in both the VE and FG and I got to say, the VE is much more comfortable without that stupid truck like driving position of the FG... Pre FG seems to be okay though

@MartinJones123 Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Yep, both cars are great but I'm more of a V8 guy, and you can't beat the sound of a rumbling old-school V8

@bumbl8178 Жыл бұрын

If the v8 was a vz clubby you would of chose it I just think you have more of a turbo following that you need to keep happy ;)

@Xlerv8 Жыл бұрын

Nice comparo Ross, each develops the power in its own way. The barra just sounds menacing, while the burble of the cammed V8 sounds mean. Thanks for bringing it to us!

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother definitely 2 awesome cars in their own ways

@spaghetti5038 Жыл бұрын

Had plenty of both types of cars. V8s and turbos. Both special and fun in their own way. I'm actually a JDM fan so in general I'm all over turbos but I must say there's something extra unique and special about sitting in a v8. Most especially when it's cammed. It gives this sense of power that nothing else does. The sound, the car shaking on idle from that big v8 motor with that deep bass rumble. Nothing else like it. Also the torque pull from low of rpms is quite satisfying.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Lumpy cams are always so fun

@cloutdrilla8786 Жыл бұрын

The Barra engines nothing like any regular high revving Japanese turbo motor has torque too coming from owning a 5.0l vp commodore to owning a bf xr6t the Barra engines much better

@lukeneill1568 Жыл бұрын

Usually v8s are all show no go

@kazepg3d Жыл бұрын

you said it perfect

@6mky 7 ай бұрын

@@cloutdrilla8786 own a cammed 6l and im sure you may be swayed

@hughjanis8051 Жыл бұрын

Was always a Ford guy, hated on Holden for so long. After selling my BF xr6t 2 years ago I decided to look into a commodore and settled on a fully optioned 04 VY Series II Ls1 Manual HBD with just 64.000kms , and ill tell you what ill never look back. Its slower yes ( by a fair bit ) but as for driving experience the SS is so much more enjoyable. Done the usual Higgins Heads and large Crow cam + supporting mods and its makes a healthy 300+rwkw. Cosmo purple with colour matched leather, just hit the 80.000kms. Best car I've ever owned but financially not the smartest car to be driving to work 5 days a week. 😂 Both brands do their thing in their own way, I will always now respect both.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I can fully appreciate this comment! I know exactly what your taking about and it’s why I alway say you need both! Love a good manual V8 👌

@chopperking007 11 ай бұрын

Great joy is driving your beast to and from work and then there's the weekend

@deputycartman Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love both cars, they’ll always be equal to each other in my opinion. 👍🏻

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Great comment 👏🤝🇦🇺

@deputycartman Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ross. 👍🏻

@keananconnor4221 Жыл бұрын

You’ll find a ve omega series 2 stock will rip the pants off a xr6 and as for the turbo you throw a turbo into a series 2 ve omega, you’ll quickly find it chops ves you’re welcome,

@deputycartman Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I can respect that. 👍🏻 At least do an SV6 though, the Omega is really ugly in my opinion but you don’t have to agree with me on that.

@deputycartman Жыл бұрын

Also I’m not sure if you’re entirely right on that, because the Barra definitely has a reputation for being fast where the V6 does not.

@kers225abk2 Жыл бұрын

Couple of future classics going head to head.. we love it 🙌

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Was a fun afternoon

@32kbyte35 Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for our neighbouring country and there well built cars. The battle of the the aussie beasts will forever be casted in stone. Been a proud owner of both Fords and Holdens over the years. My final words to 2 of the greatest vehicles ever produced "THE DUST WILL NEVER SETTLE"

@taaffey6908 Жыл бұрын

Have had the pleasure of owning both a manual fg xr6t and currently have a vz ss. Very different power plants both great fun cars

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Oh man that’s goals 🇦🇺💪

@johnbroadbelt 11 ай бұрын

At 5:22 to 5:33 is so true ! Loving 6450 in Australia and grateful to drive a VE ssv gen 1 manual Ute . These machines always put on a smile and keeps me sane after doing the daily grind . Too much bro

@RossReviewsau 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@LeSwexy Жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much Ross, so awesome to listen to your opinions and enjoyment in the cars xD Stay safe out there mate.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@petermanuel7128 Жыл бұрын

Two really nice cars, Ross. Thought the turbo’s 0-100 might have been quicker than the SS but not much in it. Both cars would be really nice to own. Both sounded really good. Another great review. Thanks Ross.

@lloydchristmas2326 Жыл бұрын

I knew the LS would put a better 0-100 down , it’s common for LS to get the jump , and Barra bringing it home .. which leads to quicker ET’s at the drag strip !

@Beer_Dad1975 Жыл бұрын

@@lloydchristmas2326 Getting the power down has always been a problem with the Falcon - on a prepped strip with suitable tyres of course the XR6-T would dominate the SS utterly.

@byza101 Жыл бұрын

The turbo needs to be spooled up to get lift off. Speaking from experience. I had the xr6 turbo..0-100 I thought it was slow 80-180 was phenomenal… fuck I miss it

@dwarfwarria Жыл бұрын

Manual is at least half a sec slower than auto. Mine stock will do 4.9

@braddeicide 10 ай бұрын

Late model Holden's also have softer rear suspension which helps then off the line but lowers their towing capacity.

@chriseveringham5013 Жыл бұрын

Great review for two Aussie icons and modified,but traction does come down to tyres as well,you have to run good tyres on the Barra ,only way to get them to hook up,but I know you know that

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup tires make a big difference 100%

@GRIPSHIFTMEDIA Жыл бұрын

Epic review of 2 Aussie icons. That was a fun day :D

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help brother

@missinglink4205 Жыл бұрын

Both have the sound of perfection. Nice review bro👍🇦🇺🍻

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Glad you could appreciate both 👏🤝

@gmholden63 Жыл бұрын

I wasnt a massive fan of the ve when i was younger. My parents had a 60th anniversary commodore and i hated it. But my opinion changed when i found my series 2 ss wagon, friggin love that thing. Still relatively stock atm kind of reminds me of my first car but way more grunt

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

The series 2 is a massive upgrade 👌

@jayblanc03 Жыл бұрын

I love them both! I guess it just comes down to personal preference at the end of the day

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup 100%

@Noelly1980 Жыл бұрын

I'm a little biased myself owning an F6, but I love the VE SS. That noise is just brilliant. Brother owns one and I'd rather ride in it than mine...

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I know the feeling! The F6 is amazing but the noise of a V8

@bslothed3211 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but hearing a v8 from a holden is just meh now, people look and just go eh typical holden.

@neilshepherd1904 Жыл бұрын

A comparison/review for the top shelf. Both of these cars are the bomb in their own right, and both deserve their cred. Cheers.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil! Appreciate the support

@rsoul7282 Жыл бұрын

Top shelf? This is more like comparing VB to Tooheys New.

@stephenhill1680 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have s similar Holden model. Love the V8 sound.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

They sound awesome

@beerprem Жыл бұрын

This is a good comparison of a motor making power as compared to the turbo making power.sure a turbo motor will make more peak power but in 90% of situations that leaves you playing catch up to the car with proper bottom end grunt even if its got less power overall.

@nordic5490 Жыл бұрын

The turbo barra makes waaay more midrange torque than a NA LS

@vxclubby9851 Жыл бұрын

Great video. You will have to track down a turbo or supercharged LS to drive next 👍

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I’m keen on a turbo LS eh!

@sumosprojects Жыл бұрын

Great review mate, gotta say V8 always wins the sound side of these battles 🇦🇺🍺👍

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Cheers sumos👏 gotta love a good V8

@rc70ys Жыл бұрын

As a Ford enthusiast I respect the Holdens though I’ve never owned one. Still beautiful cars

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Good stuff gotta love em both

@moosethe1st910 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, little request. More volume...i want to hear those engines more!

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback brother

@BadManRiRi Жыл бұрын

I've always loved the Barra motors, and they can make stupid power quite easily, but there's just no beating the sound of a V8, especially a cammed V8. And for a street car sound is important when most of the time you're sitting in traffic or at the lights or just cruising along. And that rumble without even needing to get on the loud peddle is unmatched.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

A cammed V8 is really something special eh

@BadManRiRi Жыл бұрын

@ijustcant buyaholdensorry From personal experience if you're not driving like a spanner then even most Cops appreciate a cammed V8.

@lukeneill1568 Жыл бұрын

@@BadManRiRi I’ve always had holdens. Still have my first car vl turbo. Have a vf ss Cammed with around 480whp which is great for the sound. Though have a fgx that the mrs daily drives with 550whp and it’s smoother. Faster. Uses less fuel and with the external gate it sounds so good when you open it up. V8 is kind of obnoxious at times and draws attention at the wrong times.

@meganjay30 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Lol that xr6t still has the police banner on the dash... "Unlocked".. No "over speep off" displayed... I'd love to buy one like that because when I was working stripping police cars we had to remove that as part of the job.. use some handheld computer device to plug into the OBD2 port, the device was called "Oracle" or something.. long time ago.. around 2014..

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yea ex police car 😅 glad you enjoyed the video

@jaymz775 Жыл бұрын

Its hard to beat the sound of a cammed v8, good content mate. 🤙👌🙂

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, loved the noise

@tristanhilston Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Ross I have to say when it comes to a Cammed and done up Boss 220 or 250 nothing cam beat it in my opinion

@lukeneill1568 Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t like the heat though.

@nolesy51 Жыл бұрын

I had a boat v8 crown vic cop car. It was great i was about to get some new tires for it so i decided it was time for the old tires to get recycled. I was at a stop sign waiting like a cop. Next thing ya know bam stood on that pedal and bursted the belts off those tires skidded around the corner and eent straight to the tire shop

@usercwo6 Жыл бұрын

Awsome match up ross, my favorite V6 vs my favorite V8 sedan both sounded awsome but nothing beats the sound of a V8.

@RossReviewsau 11 ай бұрын

thanks :)

@lewismccartney7583 9 ай бұрын

Straight 6 bud 😊

@pete508 Жыл бұрын

What can I say Johnny mate 2 Aussie classics right there lol,I'd own both if I could absolutely beautiful cars both with their own + & - top review loved it man.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Knew you would love this one

@NicholasCox85 Жыл бұрын

Regardless, you just can't beat that sound @ 2:24.... so good.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

You gotta love a V8

@colossuemadam Жыл бұрын

So good advertisements and all the info we already know. Such a great vid

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed the ads and the info you already know ;)

@michaelcinar1452 Жыл бұрын

Well done mate

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@davidtranmedia5112 Жыл бұрын

Up the LS & BARRA can't go wrong with either. I'm in the states so closes thing I can get to a Barra is a 2JZ-GTE or B58. But the displacement is what makes the Barra special. The extra displacement gives it more tourqe. But yeh a VE or any Holden if you spend the money on coilovers and whiteline everything it dies really well. Alot G8 guys over here throw the whiteline catalog at it with some crazy coilovers and man they are crazy fast around a track. Holden has always had pretty decent handling just needs a little help is all. The VF is a different story those are monsters around a track stock. So alittle tweaks here and there you got a weapon with a V8.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

thats the way David! both are absolute weapons and deserving of the legendary title they hold! all comes down to preference and money lol

@danielmallon-ol9to Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a ss and all the good stuff 480 rwhp but I had a f6 and I loved it also both incomparable the f6 more torque just love them both

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gotta love em both

@vortex925 Жыл бұрын

If you would've done this back when they got released you'd get a very different response these days and aussie car is now just appreciated for what it is.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Still a lot of rivalry but yes we are starting to see appreciation for all Aussie made cars now 🙏 well deserved

@kenzaya543 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video I would just like to know where you ever do a review on a Holden Commodore VN SS and SV6

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Thanks ken.. I’d love to just need to find one

@schtix392 Жыл бұрын

Pretty much spot on there, the LS always gets away at the start but the barra always reels them in… usually once the back stops squirming around an gets traction is about the time when they start getting bigger in the mirrors 👌

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup exactly right

@GTGDPUBLICAGENT Жыл бұрын

The ss first then barra and then if the track is long enough the ss again

@matthoffmann4216 Жыл бұрын

Not true.. a F6 has a huge surge of power that hammers the SS.

@hunteranderson8924 Жыл бұрын

@@matthoffmann4216 bro did u watch the video

@matthoffmann4216 Жыл бұрын

@@hunteranderson8924 yeah I did.. that’s not an F6.. bro

@d3kiwi138 Жыл бұрын

This is my new fav video from you ay 😂

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙

@Grechieman Жыл бұрын

Awesome comparo Jon, I feel like if you own both of these in your garage you've made it, the best of both camps.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Spot on brother!

@rodneyp502 Жыл бұрын

I've got a VE SSV Manual and I love it, but I would absolutely love to own a FG XR6T as well, I would go Auto in the Falcon though.

@djvali9577 Жыл бұрын

so damn good mate!

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

😈😈😈

@BlazinTrickShotz Жыл бұрын

Nice review man, what road did you film this on? Keen to cruise it haha

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

O’Brien rd 👌✅

@NebMiletovic Жыл бұрын

BarraT goes hand in hand with the ZF6Speed.. The more the power the harder it is to gain traction.. My old G6ET would spin through almost 3 gears before having any kind of grip, but as said in the video they are roll monsters..

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup can attest to all of that 👍

@farmer3242 8 ай бұрын

Your g6et had a single spinner diff unless it had been upgraded to a lsd. Open diffs always suck

@Bassman5000 11 ай бұрын

there's a VE getting around near me that sounds absolutely wicked. i feel like this one in the video might have more power, but the one getting around near home just sounds mint. he's always out doing skids at night too so i hear it going ape shit nearly every day haha. those v8s definitely sound nicer than I6s, but i reckon i'd take an XR6T over commo v8 any day. also going on torque figures, the I6 makes retarded torque numbers. i know a fella with a BF XR6T, last dyno sheet i saw was 335KW and 1001NM at the wheels. i wouldn't be surprised if that XR6 makes more torque than the Commo

@RossReviewsau 11 ай бұрын

Sound will always go to the SS but the speed generally goes to the Barra turbo

@christineripikoi5163 Жыл бұрын

RESPECT for both beautiful BEASTS..

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

amen bro..

@Big_Red_Wade Жыл бұрын

i want to get into drag racing for fun and build a track car i was looking into a BA xr6 turbo, but then i watched cletus and McFlurry and now i want a 7.3L Ford Godzila crate motor in an Incredible AU lol, i have been down the R33 rabit hole but the V8 Noise just sounds beautiful.

@kers225abk2 Жыл бұрын

Average litres per 100kms 20.9 lol she's had a hard life 😂

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

🥲

@MartinJones123 Жыл бұрын

It looked like it was also an ex cop car judging by the "Police" message on start-up

@dionborbelj9853 Жыл бұрын

Bought my dads calais v international 6.0L a few months back, when I got it she was using 11 litres per 100km........in about a week and a half she was on 18.4L per 100k 😂

@petebeat1510 Жыл бұрын

Mines 30l per 100km in a vy SS heads, big cam lol

@kbzaye 9 ай бұрын

hey dude where did you film this? i live in perth too looks like a nice spot to drive

@TrueDaturaMindNz Жыл бұрын

The winner is who can spend the most on it . xr6 turbos are dirt cheap so they win value factor

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Facts is much cheaper to mod the XR6T

@nickgalea82 Жыл бұрын

That video makes me wish I didn't sell my VE SS. I had it for 12 years and 310000km, sold it when I bought my new WRX in 2019, should've just put it in the shed and put a cover over it.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

You should have 🥲

@MartinJones123 Жыл бұрын

I think it had a bit too many kays for it to be collectable... I would've just enjoyed it like you had

@nicholasturner5159 Жыл бұрын

Im more of a Holden man but I really love the FG F6 models

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Gotta love em eh

@madrx2 11 ай бұрын

I had an fg manual turbo ute, then I had the fg auto turbo ute, The auto would reel off around 4.8 stock for me, the manual around 5.1 stock. I modified the Auto ute I had to 460rwkw and the best I could manage was a mid 5 with the same rubber. Sometimes Less is more lol (Below 100 on the street)

@SP0RTSREPLAYS Жыл бұрын

Both nice cars. But as a SSV owner I know where my votes goin. Great video btw.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@strider5119 Жыл бұрын

I've owned both and love both. I could never pick between them.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

both is the correct answer

@derty6 Жыл бұрын

I was always a V8 guy back in the day, had a VZ SS. I now have a turbo Subaru brz and absolutely love watching the stunned look on the faces of all SS and xr8/xr6t owners as my 2L 4cylinder brz pulls away.

@Proey7 Жыл бұрын

Bahaha line up against somthing with abit of juice mate. I havent had a Subaru of any sort keep up with me

@derty6 Жыл бұрын

@@Proey7 yeah no doubt if something had a lot of $$$ dropped into it I'm sure that would make a difference 👍 I had mine out at the bend tracking it a couple weeks ago and even had a couple GT-P that couldn't keep up either. I had 1 mustang there which I assume by the sounds coming out the back of it had a lot of work done & that was a bit quicker down the straight but as soon as we hit the corners I went straight past under brakes and quite a bit quicker through the corners.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Interesting I like BRZs especially if boosted.. I’m curious on how quick it would be

@nickycrea6075 Жыл бұрын

@@Proey7 power to weight can be a levelling factor. stock xr6 1710kg and 240kw (140 watts per kg) stock brz 1276kg and 147kw (115 watts per kilo) Blakes BRZ will only need 179kw to achieve the same power as a "stock xr6". considering the turbos Blake has more then 179kw and I have a funny feeling you have some work done. let me know who wins...

@weekesy5122 Жыл бұрын

A future review has got to be the legendary XR8 Pursuit 250! Only 250 were made. 5.6l stroker. Do it!!

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I’m keen

@moey6942 Жыл бұрын

Maturing is realising both cars are legendary

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

your so right mate! gotta own both to be a true legend

@carasiaone Жыл бұрын

Haha look at the reactions v8 0-100 brings tons of smiles whereas the XR is a bit of a yawn. The v8 all day, sounds so nice with that cam! XR6T was awesome back in the day with small mods getting them into the 11's.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Agree if you want speed go turbo.. if you want smiles V8 is a really good choice with that noise

@Dylmark Жыл бұрын

Hey Ross, looking at cam options for my car. Got anymore details on that car? Exhaust size, stock clutch, mild/big cam?

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Sorry not sure 🤔

@Camfuckingdogga Жыл бұрын

Been done a thousand times . Bang for buck can’t beat the barra

@94toxic94 Жыл бұрын

Will cost $12-$14k minimum for a reliable set up to achieve 400+ rwkw. Wouldn't say they're great bang for buck, definitely not the cheapest to mod that's for sure

@Camfuckingdogga Жыл бұрын

@@94toxic94 sorry that is very incorrect . Throwing that much coin at a Barra would see quite abit higher than that . Reliable is a very relative term . Everything is reliable until it isn’t

@petezappa8748 Жыл бұрын

@@ooplaalast4939 Which is why they are super popular. Cheap to get massive Ponies, & super reliable. I personally love a raspy well tuned 6!!

@94toxic94 Жыл бұрын

@@ooplaalast4939 really?? Ok let's do a quick list for 400+. Intercooler+piping $1600+, exhaust $2000, head studs and valve springs $1100, fuel pump $600 or twin surge tank if running e85 so it doesn't surge if you want to be safe $2700, injectors $500, airbox $700, fuel gfb gauge $200, actuator $200. Then add in labor and tuning costs. Probably have to upgrade the turbo on non fpv models so at least $1k there. That's easily close to $10k right there and that's if you go the 460 fuel pump and not surge tank. If you want to gk cheaper then go ahead, it won't last. Then on top of that people forget, you need to upgrade the tail shaft as that'll go making that much power. Don't even get me started on the zf. So yes don't tell me there you'll make 1000hp with $12-$14k. Will be lucky to see 400 under $10k

@beefcake502 Жыл бұрын

@@94toxic94 you have no idea what you’re talking about, just stop.

@Thatboyaustin51213 Жыл бұрын

yooo that holden ss sounds so good omg 🤤🤤🤤

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Gotta love a cammed V8

@deanwharepapa8561 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, I love them both Ross lol

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Me too mate

@DogFish-NZ 9 ай бұрын

that year VE as an SS wagon 🤤 it's tough. Would love a comparison between a holden and an audi wagon at the same price. would love your opinion.

@grahamerosewarne6656 Жыл бұрын

Ross I watch another channel who owns a VF and VE he loves them. Just won't marketed it right over there. Both awesome car's for different reasons 🌹💯👏🏆

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Spot on mate both equally good

@HJ-ue8xo Жыл бұрын

Hey there, Love your videos!! 👌👌 btw can I know that placed please 🙏 looking for a good road for a weekend drive in perth😀

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

It’s in Gidgegannup

@ProdByAgi_Mo 3 ай бұрын

Hoooooh icon rivals at it again ❤

@RossReviewsau 3 ай бұрын

Australias best

@user-pm3wo1hl4l 7 ай бұрын

Finally people who don’t argue it their both beautiful cars Aussie icons

@RossReviewsau 7 ай бұрын

Amen both epic

@rwd323 Жыл бұрын

How cool is we once had the option to buy either of these cars new

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

It’s sad we no longer make cars 😞

@d3kiwi138 Жыл бұрын

I’d take the xr6 for power and looks but the commie for sound and fun, the Barra makes good power and I personally love the look of the falcons better (mainly the mk 1’s) but the sound of a V8 and the fun they provide is 10/10

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup sport on comment mate

@petezappa8748 Жыл бұрын

The Mk1 FG does look tougher over the Mk2, certainly a future classic!

@leoncarlier Жыл бұрын

I actually have one of each! Both are really fun in their own ways.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Your living the dream mate

@godfatherinoz Жыл бұрын

Great video ve all the way

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@shaneb9392 Жыл бұрын

Cool location, Brock memorial. Ill take the V8 every time, doesnt matter to me if the 6 is quicker.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

You know the spot 🤝🇦🇺

@steve1714 Жыл бұрын

Modified fords and holdens aren’t about 0-100 times. If you want a quick consistent launch, keep them stock. It took me lots and lots of practice and abuse to get my cammed manual vf to 4.0 seconds on street tyres. Then all it takes is a tesla to blow your doors off lol

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

0-100’in these is not really where it’s at it’s the 60-120 that’s addicting

@steve1714 Жыл бұрын

True have you ever thought about replacing the 0-100 with 60-120 on your videos? The dragy lets you choose any speeds you want

@jasonevans977 Жыл бұрын

Jesus Ross tell whoever owns that awesome fg to give it a wash 😂 Love the videos mate. Go the barra 🤜🤛

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have time to wash it sadly 😅

@jasonevans977 Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau lol mate Shouldn't be up to you. I'd definitely would make time. Beautiful car 😉😍

@AndrewMitchell001 Жыл бұрын

Like you said both are different in the way they put power down, Im a V8 hoon all the way but I love turbo barras too so i would own either I currently drive a cammed VY SS.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

lovely mate! my fav is VZ tho.. both are great in different ways

@chopperking007 Ай бұрын

My Ve SS tows the boat effortlessly....luv it

@RossReviewsau Ай бұрын

good stuff

@mrnicktoyou Жыл бұрын

I can’t live with turbo lag. The response from a 6.0 litre naturally aspirated at all revs is so much more satisfying.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

The noise is the best from a V8

@connorwichman2506 Жыл бұрын

Barras don't have much lag at all unless you got a massive turbo. My Fg has full boost just after 2k rpm. The big 4L carries it to boost pretty well.

@lukeneill1568 Жыл бұрын

@@connorwichman2506 pretty much. I have an ss and a fgx g6e. Auto fgx manual vf. Two different cars. Ss good if you want to put a show on in traffic with the sound though for speed. Acceleration etc the fgx is so much better. External gate makes it 1000 times more fun to drive than the ss. And when you’re at speed and want to accelerate the v8 is a nugget compared to it. I’ve had v8s for a decade and best thing I did was get a fgx. Way more reliable. Doesn’t run hot like the ls. Better fuel economy with the ability to put down almost 100hp more. Only have it as my son loves the v8 for cursing

@paulgriffiths7399 Жыл бұрын

the sound of that SS is pure jizz nectar! seriously amazing. There really is no substitute for naturally aspirated V8 power and noise. I love falcons but personally thought this one sounded pretty average. If you are talking about a Barra swapped Patrol though...thats music to my ears :P

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Barras never sound amazing to me.. just depends on the turbo set up.. but yeh the V8 🔥🔥🔥

@freakdivision5362 Жыл бұрын

I've had turbo cars and they were fun, but there's nothing quite like a worked V8. Tuff as 💪

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

It’s a fair statement the noise of a rowdy V8 is hard to pass

@bunning63 Жыл бұрын

Crumbs! If you ignore the lag, that turbo moves once it's on boost. Impressive, though the lag perhaps not so much.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Turbo lag is a thing with them 🥲

@jaxn507 Жыл бұрын

Comes on at 3k not much lag

@DoubleDeckerAnton Жыл бұрын

I love the power from Australian cars. We never had.proper.power, from the Fords and Vauxhalls in Europe and the U.K.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

It’s a shame the Aussie cars never really got shared around the globe

@lachiechalk6967 Жыл бұрын

You can tell which car Ross likes the best. the turbo must be funnier to drive , but up the cammed ss

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Both are so good in their own way

@AP-mk3nl Жыл бұрын

Love my SSV.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

They are very nice

@In0centz Жыл бұрын

Regardless the outcome, nothing beats the V8 sound and feel

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

gotta love the rumble

@TehBr0 Жыл бұрын

I've owned both in stock form, BA XR6T (auto) and VF SS-V (manual). The Ford had horrible build quality and spent a lot of time back at the dealer for warranty work, the auto transmission and entire driveline was clunky and tractor-like, but when it came on boost it was a maniac and thrilling to drive, but borderline dangerous when overtaking under hard acceleration due to wheel spin. The Holden was built beautifully, almost no warranty problems, and the 6.0 litre V8 was satisfying and effortless to drive and would just pull hard straight off the line, hill climbing often didn't require changing down gears, it just exuded strength and competence and sounded beautiful even with the factory exhaust. It's sad neither are manufactured anymore as there will never be anything like them.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Comparing a BA to a VF tho😅 but agree the VF was really spot on

@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 Жыл бұрын

2:36 what Australia does best he says, yet the V8 engine in the holden ss is a Chevrolet LS

@AP-mk3nl Жыл бұрын

The VE is easier to get in and out of if your big n tall.

@davidmurphy6617 Жыл бұрын

Love your vz comment man 👌

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

My favourite HSV

@davidmurphy6617 Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau excellent reviews man 👌 ,

@mindfreak9674 7 ай бұрын

Been a holden boy since i was botn watching bathurst with my dad growing up but you just cant go past the turbo barra man. Ford did a really good job with the falcons.

@isaiahbamblettclarke8321 Жыл бұрын

I love how these two cars are Aussie

@blakemckenzie5021 Жыл бұрын

up the barra what a beast

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

this one really is a weapon

@freqkilla582 Жыл бұрын

Cant beat that barra

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

It’s a magical engine

@James-zj3ud Жыл бұрын

Holden man here - Those turbo barras, to me at least, are frightening at full noise.. even a stock one

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

They go HARD on full boost

@James-zj3ud Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau they sure do, I nearly shit myself everytime

@trentstanton3761 Жыл бұрын

Oh not to mention the police mode vehicle!!

@mwethereld Жыл бұрын

i wouldnt mind seeing how my VF SV6 black edition with twin turbs at 504hp would stack up. Does a 10.78 Quarter Even though i love my VF, the mighty Barra is an amazing engine and so easy to slurp up the boost!

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Damn sounds like a beast bro!

@rtyt2007 Жыл бұрын

Both beautiful cars. Kinda just what you like. XR6 Turbo is an awesome car and the commodore ss is no different. Kinda depends whether your into v8s or i6s. I’d take the ss, sounds so good 🤤

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Yup can’t go wrong with either

@petezappa8748 Жыл бұрын

Why not just have one of each? ;) Love a cammed v8, but 6s can also scream some almighty lovely notes too!

@rtyt2007 Жыл бұрын

@@petezappa8748 that’s the dream! Barra at high rpm can definitely scream some nice engine notes!

@nzmarco Жыл бұрын

I'm on the fence between Ford and Holden having owned a number of Commodores and Falcons. I do prefer the exterior look of the VE over the FG though. The VE seems more solid, especially in the rear end.

@lukeneill1568 Жыл бұрын

I own both. Fgx around 550whp and vf around 480 due to it not being reliable and added cost to try get the power out of the ls2. Clutches go in them. Slave cyclinders. Runs hot and not good for summer days. Diff is weak as for hard driving. Love the v8 though reliability and drive ability the fgx is better. Plus the 8 is a bit of nugget accelerating at speed on freeway compared to the 6

@brendanwilson8977 Жыл бұрын

What was with the police display on the Falcons dash when you turned on the ignition? Ex chaser?

@FG-Supercharged Жыл бұрын

From what I've read on various forums, standard FG's have a +2km/h "error" on the speedo @ 60km/h (so 58km/h not 60km/h), apparently for "safety". "Police Mode" removes this "error". This mode can be made available with a CAN programmer, doesn't have to be a chaser 😉

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Might be eh😅 I noticed that to