Tradewind wrote:The Raptor Liberty Spec B is performing very well since head gasket replacement
It is running a very recent hands on tune from Matt/KiDo, goes extraordinarily well.
This past weekend were were range driving and followed a new AUDI S3 Sedan (2.0 TSFI engine), after a bit old mate Audi driver decides to up the ante a bit as you might when you got a VERY sweet looking $60+k car to show off.
From my experience in this instance, a tuned up 3.0 spec B Lib with headers, RAM INTAKE and Matt tune will nicely put away this fancy Audi model, firstly in cornering/road holding, secondly the S3 (2.0 turbo) simply cannot out accelerate the H6 3.0.
You dont need to spend $60+k if you want good handling and great acceleration in an AWD car. Yes, that AUDI is the sexiest thing, and its just awesome in so many ways, but when push comes to shove a well set up Lib 6 will toast it.
Hi Tim, don't want to steal your thunder but I need to add to your post.
I've had my Spec.B from new and from the first drive I new that the H6 was a great package. I test drove both the turbo and H6 back to back and the Spec.B was the pick of the two. These engines don't have much below 3000rpm but once you get them above that they really sing! As Tim posted above you can give many an expensive car a run for it's money. Just use the six speed gearbox to good advantage and keep the engine in it's sweet spot (3800 - 5500rpm) and think through your drive and you will have a smile on your face as wide as the H6's block!
With some smart improvements the H6 can be a very nice car to drive.
I can't possibly imagine what a supercharged H6 drives like.
Rob.