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Old 23-10-2007, 10:24 PM   #1
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Wsup every1, just registered and looking forward to chatting on the forum.

As u've seen my username is sierra v6.

I'm from Western Cape, South Africa

Car: 1992 Ford Sierra
Engine Capacity: 3000 cc (V6)
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Old 24-10-2007, 12:47 AM   #2
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G'day South Africa, hows the Rugby, good job.
In Australia the only Sierra's we have are Suzukis.
There's the odd Ford Sierra import from the UK but thats about it I think.
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Old 24-10-2007, 05:11 PM   #3
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yeah production ended in 1992, but sierra's r still very much alive here. Dragging and drifting with these cars r buckets of fun and they don't cost buckets of cash. (except for the Sierra XR8 that people still asks alot of Rand for)

I'll try add sum pics of mine


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Old 24-10-2007, 05:19 PM   #4
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Sierra XR8? did they have a V8 buy any chance? if so, I didn't know any of the sierras ever had V8's
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Old 24-10-2007, 05:20 PM   #5
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nice ride by the way
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Old 24-10-2007, 05:26 PM   #6
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i think the xr8 was only in south africa?

Only about 250 built


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Old 24-10-2007, 05:39 PM   #7
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thanx, yes the Sierra XR8 was produced in South Africa between 1984 and 86' to compete against BMW and Alfa in the SA Racing competitions.

It had a 5.0L V8 engine producing ±160 kw (the power may not sound much, but it was powerfull for that era) and was fueled by a Holly carb. Only 250 XR8 Sierra's were ever made.

this one was for sale a few weeks ago for R72 000
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Old 24-10-2007, 08:43 PM   #8
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thats what we need here right now, a medium weight, v8 rear driver....
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Old 24-10-2007, 09:23 PM   #9
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Essex V6 Power!, sweet car.
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Old 24-10-2007, 10:15 PM   #10
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Essex V6 Power!, sweet car.

yeah it runs well, standard at the moment, only 57mm free-flow added.
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Old 24-10-2007, 10:28 PM   #11
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thats what we need here right now, a medium weight, v8 rear driver....
I don't think it has the top speed of your XR8 Falcon's, but with a 5.0L motor in a same size body as the V6 Sierra... it's quick off the mark
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