BA XT V8 5 speed

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by chevypower

I have driven an XT 5 speed with that engine. It’s a tyre shredder. Definitely need an LSD. I had the same engine in my 2005 F150 4 auto, where it didn’t burn rubber, but gave a somewhat respectable 0-100 in 10 seconds (4,500 ft above sea level). Towing was where the engine did really well, compared to a GM 5.3 V8. It was capable enough to hold 4th gear while pulling over 3500kg, cursing at about 130km/h. The engine doesn’t really like to rev hard. You will probably have to replace the timing chain around 200,000 kms, and of course they have the spark plug issues.

This is the key. The 3V 5.4 was a truck engine first and foremost. This is why the thing is a torque monster and an excellent towing engine in a Falcon.

Always wanted to drive one of these things.

[Lazarus]

I bit the bullet and went up and saw the silver one in Queensland. Not perfect and needs some work but so happy to have one of these again. Absolutely stock and drove like a dream all the way home.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Lazarus

I bit the bullet and went up and saw the silver one in Queensland. Not perfect and needs some work but so happy to have one of these again. Absolutely stock and drove like a dream all the way home.

Congrats...

Would love to see a build / show & shine thread...

[Lazarus]

I'll give it a crack... What photo server are people using now?

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Lazarus

I'll give it a crack... What photo server are people using now?

I'm using Flickr, but I think Photobucket has back flipped now and is back on track?

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Beastie

I'm using Flickr, but I think Photobucket has back flipped now and is back on track?

Or Postimage. Free and easy to use.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

Well yes its a bit hard to compare a 5.4L 472NM V8 sedan to a diesel as there is not many large capacity V8 diesels in sedans

Theres the Audi A8 4.2tdi V8, but that produces 850NM. but Thats a sub 5 sec car worth big $$$ so not fair to compare I guess.

maybe compare to a 300C diesel you can get one now for under $15K.
I haven't driven one, but driven the jeep with that same engine it has loads of pulling power.

Yeah they didn’t cross my mind, I was thinking of the more common ones, Hilux Prado, Triton etc which are all extremely average performers especially compared to the BMW and MB 3.0 TD.
I’m sure the larger capacity Euro diesels would wipe the floor with it but in saying that the old triton is around 20 years old now so not bad for their day.

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by Lazarus

I bit the bullet and went up and saw the silver one in Queensland. Not perfect and needs some work but so happy to have one of these again. Absolutely stock and drove like a dream all the way home.

Nice! The 3vs are awesome! I chucked a 3.73 in mine, also manual, and I reckon it goes as hard as the T3 TE50 I had previously.

There are a few design flaws you need to be aware of. Depending on how many Ks yours has, make sure you read up on how to change the spark plugs before you attempt.

[Fairlane 500]

Congrats to OP on your new purchase!

Happy motoring mate.

[Fgute]

The might 3V, keep them going.