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Old 22-07-2006, 10:38 PM   #1
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Default does cold air induction work?

i'm thinking about getting cold air induction for my au series 2 xr6 hp, but i've heard a few ppl say that it doesnt really work that well...is this true? cauz i do notice that when im driving when its cold of a night she drives a lot better!

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Old 22-07-2006, 11:03 PM   #2
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most will say for your money just get the tickford snorkel if you havent got it already, and prob adjust your intake pipe a little even get the ba intake pipe then k&n filter alot cheaper then the ss inductions
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Old 22-07-2006, 11:36 PM   #3
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i already got the k&n air filter plus 2.5 inch exhaust with pacemaker extractors.
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Old 23-07-2006, 12:28 AM   #4
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Every Falcon since EA has CAI standard. A sealed box, with an inlet bringing air from outside the hot engine bay, is, by definition, a CAI.

Different versions of this function do the job better though, and the G&D box seems to be the box of choice for the AU6s. You won't get full benefit from it until you get an edit though, so allow at least $2k all up to get the job done, but you should pick up between 10 and 20 rwkw, especially with exhaust already done. You should be able to sell the K&N flat panel for around $100 to offset some of this cost.

If you don't want to go that far, BA Turbo/Tickford snorkel is the intake of choice, with supplementary holes and piping into the box another favourite.
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Old 23-07-2006, 12:55 AM   #5
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how much would the BA Turbo/Tickford snorkel cost round?
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Old 23-07-2006, 12:56 AM   #6
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About $30 odd from Ford. More on ebay (though I did see one yesterday for $19.99, plus about $10 postage)
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Aftermarket CAI on its own is worthless.

You need to get a decent exhaust and extractors first then get an edit.

CAI with an edit might be worth 10-20kw but without the edit nothing so its exhaust and edit that work CAI helps it all along a bit.
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Old 23-07-2006, 10:36 AM   #8
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G&D make a nice CAI. Costs a bit but works well and has a nice finish.
CAI is a good place to start your mods. IMO. They will yeald between 2-10 rwkw. As an average think around the 5-6 rwkw mark. You may notice better economy with on too.
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Old 23-07-2006, 12:21 PM   #9
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Sorry for minor Hijack, but does anyone know if the Lower half of a BA XR6T airbox will fit in an AU? Its got a second scoop and wouldnt mind using it if i could.
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Isnt the BA XR6T airbox, design for a pod, i.e cylinder.
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Sorry for minor Hijack, but does anyone know if the Lower half of a BA XR6T airbox will fit in an AU? Its got a second scoop and wouldnt mind using it if i could.
I thought the xr6t only had the larger snorkel, but the f6 has a twin inlet system...someone correct me if im wrong...
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Old 23-07-2006, 03:10 PM   #12
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I thought the xr6t only had the larger snorkel, but the f6 has a twin inlet system...someone correct me if im wrong...
Dunno, and who cares? That's a BA question on an AU thread.

The lower half of the BA box fits the upper half of the BA box. The BA box can be made to fit an AU.
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Old 23-07-2006, 03:43 PM   #13
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hhaahhaha .... straight to the point ppl
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Hi and welcome to the Forums. Check out the performance stick at the top of the thread (downloadable DOC file for mods starters. Should give you most info you need on a CAI and filters too...
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