au airbox vs ba airbox

JeffAU1 · 06-10-2006, 10:56 AM

heya

would the bottom half of a BA airbox fit an AU ?

This is why : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

If i used the AU Snorkel, would the rest fit and work ? could i resure the top half o f the au with this ?

thanks :P

b2tf · 06-10-2006, 11:01 AM

BA airbox is physically smaller so you cant fit an AU lid onto one of them (I think thats what youre asking?). You could hack it up to fit an AU snorkel but even if you do, you'll get no difference from having a stock AU box.

JeffAU1 · 06-10-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

BA airbox is physically smaller so you cant fit an AU lid onto one of them (I think thats what youre asking?). You could hack it up to fit an AU snorkel but even if you do, you'll get no difference from having a stock AU box.

ok cool thats answers it

cheers

sfr rob · 06-10-2006, 03:52 PM

I put one into my AU. you have to put the whole thing in, AU lid wont fit as stated above. and you also need to shave the base of the BA box to make it fit properly.

If i were you, and if your not on LPG, i would try and do the airbox mod that useless has done.. you will see much greater power increases than the BA box.

S3SR · 06-10-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

I put one into my AU. you have to put the whole thing in, AU lid wont fit as stated above. and you also need to shave the base of the BA box to make it fit properly.

do u have pics of this shaven BA box? i did the same but mine wont bolt straight up nor will the snorkel fit if i try.

if you could take a pic that would be great.

btw i found a big difference with the BA box then the AU one, otherwise i would have just kept the au one.
thanks

b2tf · 06-10-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

btw i found a big difference with the BA box then the AU one, otherwise i would have just kept the au one.
thanks

I guarantee you if somebody changed it back without you knowing, youd never pick it.

S3SR · 06-10-2006, 08:46 PM

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I guarantee you if somebody changed it back without you knowing, youd never pick it.

it might be refered to as a 'placebo' but it definently improved my fuel economy figures. and i owned the au stock before doing that for almost a year and never got what i do now.

SBC · 06-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Is b2tf a mechanic or auto tech? Or just a would be?

MoreHPformyXR6 · 06-10-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Is b2tf a mechanic or auto tech? Or just a would be?

great way to start your very 1st post on this great AFF forum

b2tf · 06-10-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Is b2tf a mechanic or auto tech? Or just a would be?

neither actually, just logical. who's asking anyway?

RG · 06-10-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Is b2tf a mechanic or auto tech? Or just a would be?

It seems that you will last a long time around here :MrT_anim: . Here's a tip, don't go bagging well respected members of the forum in your first post as it's not a good way to make friends.

JeffAU1 · 06-10-2006, 09:23 PM

Great to see the new kid on the block has made so many friends so quickly :jab:

But everyone does have a point...

JeffAU1 · 06-10-2006, 09:56 PM

hmmm his name says banned ? was that there before or purley becuase of his stupidity ?

Sleeperau · 06-10-2006, 10:31 PM

PM JC he has a Ba setup. It looks the part as well.

JC · 06-10-2006, 11:13 PM

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PM JC he has a Ba setup. It looks the part as well.

I have the BA XR8/GT Pod setup on both my AUs (6 & 8), and they work extrenely one. The 6 has dual inlets (large Tickford snorkel plus front opening on the pod), while the XR8 just has the front opening (due to balance pipe for gas). I reckon it's the poor man's G&D CAI.

A great improvement in throttle response and noise, though I'm sure it's not worth any extra kws. Put it this way, the missus noticed it first time she drove the car after I installed it (she didn't know I'd installed it), and wanted to know if I'd put PULP in it as it went better with less throttle application than before - I guess that means it gets the torque going earlier in the rev range???

I6Corp also has a BA Pod in his AU I6, so if you want another opinion, ask him too.

b2tf · 06-10-2006, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffAU1

hmmm his name says banned ? was that there before or purley becuase of his stupidity ?

more to it than that but i wont elaborate.....

6litre · 07-10-2006, 12:08 AM

do tell?

6litre · 07-10-2006, 12:11 AM

Are you the guy organising the AFD in Wagga Wagga. If so what time does it kick off and can you tell me cost for family (wife and two kids). also, what is cost of premium in wagga wagga now?

XR6-VCT-2000 · 07-10-2006, 02:37 AM

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Is b2tf a mechanic or auto tech? Or just a would be?

: Regardless if people on here are mechanics / auto-techs / or so called " would bes' " , I don't think that kind of comment is going to get you far / especially for a first post ! .

Alot of people on here are not qualified mechanics etc etc but have owned these cars for years and experienced alot of the problems asked , alot of people on here also have some very usefull information which works and can save a hell of a lot of $$ doing DIY work . Think before you post ! .

sfr rob · 07-10-2006, 09:33 AM

umm i wil be honest and say the ONLY real difference i found was as JC has said... the car felt a bit more alive after i did the airbox and an ecu reset.
But for the price you would have to pay to get an airbox setup, you could just buy sheet metal and bend it into shape like useless did and bang a pod filter in there and bingo, you got your self a bodgy BUT good CAI setup.

P.S.. only photos i have are the ones posted. sorry