The ba was also the first ford falcon series to offer a turbocharged model, the xr6 turbo, and the base model had changed from forte to xt. The original site dedicated to the ford xr6 turbo, including discussion of the ford falcon xr6 turbo and ford turbocharged vehicles including the f6 typhoon and f6 310, territory turbo, fpv f6x and xr5 turbo from ford australia in a forum layout, including modifications, performance enhancements, owner experiences and comments on the ford xr6 turbo. Its amazingly quiet, the synchros still work like new and the shift is positive and precise. The xr6 turbo is a sports sedan variant of the ford falcon, produced by ford motor company of australia the xr6 turbo was initially released in the ba series falcon in 2002. The first facelift of the xr6 turbo came with the series ii upgrade to the whole falcon lineup. Ba xr6 turbo bf xr6 turbo performance parts intune. The ford falcon is a fullsized car that was manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of ford falcon xr6 turbo 5speed ba man. Get the best deals on transmission parts for ford falcon. Fpv f6 typhoontornado in october 2004 during the ba mark ii era, fpv stepped in and unleashed the f6 typhoon essentially a tweaked version of the xr6 turbo. In 2004 tuning company aps tested an xr6t to 307kmh, and we went with.
Two transmissions were available for the baa fourspeed automatic and a five speed manual, both floormounted. The falcon xr6 turbos sixspeed manual is set up with a shorter firstgear ratio to improve standingstart acceleration, and both the turbo and the xr8 are fitted with a new, larger clutch. If manual, probably no need for any higher than a 3. Currently the falcon lineup is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, yet inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus hardtops were available. Ford falcon workshop and repair manual the ford falcon is a fullsize auto that has been produced by ford australia because 1960. The chunky gearshift, as usual, baulks a bit when the gearbox is cold, but.
Maxing an xr6t in 6th would have indeed required a very deep mineshaft. I have a fg xr6 turbo which has got a loud rattle coming from the gearbox when the car is stationary, in neutral with clutch out. There were also major changes to the look of the vehicle after the company received heavy criticism for the aus major changes in styling. But its also classier than the fivespeed manual, which has a notchy, clumsy shift. The manual bf xr6 turbo should be more easily capable of sub six second 0 100 kmh and the auto should trail by a reduced margin. The standard fg xr6 trans is the 6 speed manual, both a 5 speed auto and a 6 speed auto are optional. The car was available with a t5 5 speed manual transmission and a 4 speed btr automatic trans. It was only offered with a tremec t56 6speed manual gearbox. Ford forum is a community to discuss all things ford. The ford falcon xr6 turbo is one of the bf range of cars from ford. Same gearbox as used in xr6t smaller bell housing as it uses a small clutchflywheel, and shorter 1st gear ratio. Ford xr6 zf auto or manual ford 2004 ford falcon xr6 turbo 5 speed manual 177,kms statutory writeoff, cant be registered in australia. It is a highperformance derivative of the australian ford falcon.
In a field of jdm orientated cars we ran into ian porters ford xr6 turbo ute at vic time attack. Txt only no calls wrecking wrecking only 2006 bf xr6 non turbo 6 speed manual. I had a 2003 ba auto turbo was the best car i had ever owned. Ford falcon ba xr6 t5 manual gearbox issues youtube. The ford xr6turbo gives you the falcon muscle car image of supercar race. Ford falcon ba xr6 t5 manual gearbox issues details about ford falcon au xr6 tremec 5 speed manual conversion not t5. Two transmissions were available for the baa fourspeed automatic and a fivespeed manual, both floormounted. Only negative was that i wore out the diff bushes at around 80,000km which cost a grand. It develops 340 bhp 345 ps254 kw of power at 5250 rpm, and. The barra powered falcon now sports a nissan sourced irs rear end all built in under three. A fourspeed sequential shift automatic is optional. Brakes front brakes standard vented disc brakes with twin piston caliper performance brakes on xr6 turbo. The xr6 turbo leaps up to 270kw at 5250rpm and 533nm at 2000.
It has not been modified, apart from getting a fresh sump of highquality gearbox oil. The fpv f6 is an automobile that was produced in australia by ford performance vehicles from 2004 until 2014. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. Swaps for a smaller car manual 4x4 pajero prado etc also. From the xa series of 1972 onward, each falcon and range of derivates have been designed, developed, and built in australia, following the phasing out of the americaninfluenced falcon of 1960 to 1971, which had been reengineered locally as the xk to xy series for the harsher australian conditions. David morley says falcons terrific turbo is a great secondhand catch. In fact, as facelifts go, this one was blinkandyoullmissit and the biggest mechanical change was.
Ford introduced the melbournebuilt falcon to australia in 1960, and it. Ford falcon xr6 turbo ute v holden ute ss v redline. You wont gain any kw from it, but your acceleration will be a. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. This turbo car the enjoyed cult status among automotive enthusiasts. Ford began production of the ba xr6 turbo, an iconic car in 2002. Ford falcon xr6 turbo manual cars for sale in australia. The chunky gearshift, as usual, baulks a bit when the gearbox is cold, but flows ok although a little notchy when warmer. With both transmissions the gearshift has been repositioned closer to the drivers left hand to improve on the aus long reach. While the very first ford falcon xr6 turbos, the ba and ba series 2, stamped. Ford falcon xr6 turbo is a car that has a 4 door saloon sedan type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. The car was originally available with a 4 speed btr transmission and a 5 speed manual known as the t5.
Ford falcon bf xr6 turbo technical specs, dimensions. Transmission parts for ford falcon for sale shop with. But the fact is, if youre after a manual falcon ute, then the xr6 offers a. With its 400kw plus of crankshaft power, the stock t5 xr6 turbo transmission has stood up admirably. In 2003 came the introduction of the ba xr8 and gt. The f6 is based on the modernclassic ford falcon xr6 turbo sports sedan. Manual sixcylinder ba variants continue to use the falcons triedandtested btr t5 fivespeed gearbox, while a new, imported tremec fivespeeder is fitted to the v8 models. This car is a 2004 mkii 6 speed manual were there any problems with the 04 mkiis. This used ford falcon xr6 turbo ba car for sale make. Compare prices of all ford falcons sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
This platform also formed the basis of the ford territory sport utility vehicle. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. In october 2004, an updated version of the ba dubbed the mk ii was released which brought a 6speed t56 manual transmission to the xr6 turbo, however, the automatic remained the btr 4speed. All you need is your gearbox ratios and you can input any diff ratio and speed etc. T5 fivespeed manual gearbox for a ford c10 threespeed transmission. Hi guys,i originally posted this in general tech, and got no repliesjust had some questionsi am going to look at a ba mkii xr6 turbo tonight and wanted to know when the mkii officially came into production. Check out our discussions on the ford escape, mustang, edge, f150. Unique gearsets for both models are said to make fifth gear well. Handling was a mix of the basic ba falcon dynamic package with.
Find the best deals for used 2004 manual ford falcon xr6. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The ba xr8 engine was a 260 kw car along with a 290 kw version available in the fpv gt. Then in 2009 i acquired an fg xr6 turbo 6spd auto magic.
The result is the fact that the fg xr6 turbo is clearly quicker than both fpvs bf typhoon additionally the fg xr8. Ford falcon bf xr6 turbo specs 2005 2008 technical specifications for years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Not due on sale until october, the socalled ba mkii will be headlined by a new sixspeed manual. Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 4 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. Ba and a bf apart from the sixspeed automatic gearbox in later bfs. I have a fg xr6 turbo which has got a loud rattle coming. The manual transmission was replaced in october 2004 and as part of the ba ii upgrade by a borgwarner sixspeed. Ford reveals baii falcon details on the eve of holdens vz. Four of the gears were low enough to be used frequently but 5th and 6th were there just to improve fuel economy.
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