FG FALCON XR6
“I PURCHASED my 2014 FG II XR6 in 2018 as a bonestock, naturally aspirated car with a six-speed ZF6 automatic transmission. However, I eventually caught the desire for more power, so in 2022 I began researching and saving up to build the car how I wanted. I got in contact with the crew at Monsta Torque in Perth, where owner Rob Harvey collaborated with me on a plan to turn the FG into something wild! I opted for Rob’s stage three XR6 Turbo built engine package, rated to over 1000rwhp. This included forged Manley rods and pistons, ARP head studs, ACL bearings, Monsta Torque main girdle, Crow race valve springs, billet oil pump gears, billet backing plate and bolts, Ross Race Series balancer, heavy-duty timing chain kit and many other highend components. I also added a stage three Process West intercooler, Plazmaman billet inlet manifold, 1650cc injectors and an externally gated Pulsar 3584 Gen 3 turbo. Mal Wood Automotive supplied a Tremec T56 Magnum gearbox, while the 3.5-inch single-piece tailshaft is from GJ Drivelines. I also upgraded the factory diff and axles, and added Monsta Torque’s Haltech kit that included a dash, keypad, ECU and wiring harness. The plan was to ensure each mechanical component could withstand 1000 horses at the wheels. With careful tuning on both 98 and E85, Rob was able to push a safe 806hp from the small-frame Gen 3 turbo, but I have plans to upgrade that to a Pulsar G40 or G42 to hit that magical 1000rwhp figure. My work as a community mental health professional inspired me to use the FG’S rear window to promote suicide awareness and mental health crisis line numbers, and it’s certainly done its job, as it’s sparked countless conversations! A massive thank you to Rob, Kate, Nathan and Chad at Monsta Torque in Perth.” Photos: Jack Tomkinson (Instagram @tomkiny)