domza Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 As you would have heard by now, 600 jobs will be axed in 2010. In short, and from what I've heard, new emission regulations have forced ford to cease the production of the locally built inline 6 engine. Ford will be replacing the I6's with new AMERICAN built duratec v6's . (3.5L) imo if they go ahead with this, ford will lose a lot of fans, as the inline 6 is the fords trademark. No other motor can match the torque of the long stroke aussie straight 6. whats everyone else's opinion? http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23...369-462,00.html http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22094145-421,00.html p.s no smart ass comments by holden fans please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) I didnt see Holden lose any fans when they switched from their inline six blue motor to the Nissan 6 and later the Buick V6 back in the late eighties. Now they get their V8's from the USA,no one complains. As long as the Ford V6 is gutsy and reliable i think people will take to it,and remember Ford was 1st with a V6 in Aust way back in the late 60's and early 70's in the Capri. penguin Edited July 18, 2007 by penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 55 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Dom I reckon it's all about the fuel consumption as the Ford inline 6 sux like a Hoover when it comes to fuel Theres only so far you can go and it's the same basic motor that's been available from when it ran carbies Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 chris- yes i understand its drinks a few extra litres per 100km then competitors, but look at the extra torque you get. And saying the inline six is as simple as it was almost 20 years ago when they introduced the ea 3.9 carby is wrong. Billions have been spent in developing the newest Barra engine. I think more $ should be spent in researching and developing the current motor. penguin - Holden didn't loose fans when it switched to the v6 because it didn't have any in the first place , but in all seriousness you can't compare that to what is happening now, because this is an AUSSIE motor that is going to be replaced now, unlike the Japanese I6 from the skyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 penguin - Holden didn't loose fans when it switched to the v6 because it didn't have any in the first Im a BIG fan of the inline 6 My mum has an 2003 xr6 ba falcon with a 4litr inline, has had a few mods, 2.5inch exhaust, GT grill, momo racing wheel, 17 inch mag wheels, pin stripes, with the 220kw upgrade, suspension, very fast car Heres a few picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) Hey Dom , what happened to no smart arse comments eh? Maybe Ford are changing motors BECAUSE they are losing fans. Ross Edited July 18, 2007 by Flightmanager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Oh come on james get rid of those pics...if it was Holden well thats a different story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 FORDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel_success Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 james if your mum's car was red it would go faster!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDiko Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Scientifically PROVEN! IFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Try 0-90kph in 4 seconds cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domza Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 p.s no smart ass comments by holden fans please Hey Dom , what happened to no smart arse comments eh I clearly don't support holdens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Try 0-90kph in 4 seconds cheers james Oh , its powered by Etec then? Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel_success Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Try 0-90kph in 4 seconds cheers james but you need to do it in style. i've put up a pic of the same car as my dad's just his is RED (therefore faster) I will keep you guessing what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesie Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I will keep you guessing what it is Maser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 but you need to do it in style. i've put up a pic of the same car as my dad's just his is RED (therefore faster) I will keep you guessing what it is How about an ISO Revolta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 but you need to do it in style. i've put up a pic of the same car as my dad's just his is RED (therefore faster) I will keep you guessing what it is Datsun sunny????powered by a 1200b turbo??? mate no fing idea lol looks like a mercedes. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Datsun sunny????powered by a 1200b turbo??? mate no fing idea lol looks like a mercedes. cheers james James i reckon its an ISO Revolta, lambo body, GM V8.... about 100 built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Im not going to argue there sam lol you have had lots of expereince with cars. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Looks to me like a "PIMPED UP " Cortina Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Im not going to argue there sam lol you have had lots of expereince with cars.cheers james I have the empty bank balance to prove it to.... why did i ever buy a turbo rotary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 does abit doesnt it stewy,, i love cortinas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 does abit doesnt it stewy,, i love cortinas The door handles fell off my TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have the empty bank balance to prove it to.... why did i ever buy a turbo rotary? Due to the fact that you're a real man. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 The door handles fell off my VE Sorry mate The VE commodore is pretty new to the market, didnt think they would have those issues, oh well go and buy a ford. cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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