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26-08-2009, 07:44 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys looking at inexpensive mods to my AU series 1 6cyl.
I had Pacemakers fitted today, single 2.5" and single triple flow muffler. What a difference that made, very happy. Looked on the Jim Mock site, they have a aircleaner assembly that replaces the airbox. Its $190, which is much cheaper than a SS big mouth. I was worried about the air intake sucking in hot air. Strret Fords has a SS big mouth article in it about fitting etc. Just want a good bang for buck. looking at dyno tuning the car when this one of these is fitted. AZZA |
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26-08-2009, 08:00 PM | #2 | |||
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26-08-2009, 08:02 PM | #3 | ||
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no joke this set-up is as good as any pro job.. just hundreds less. can post some photos of mine on weekend if you can wait.
best part is looks all stock. and it works! but i admit i had the ss snorkel to start. this would work with stock snorkel, but better with bigger snorkel... i had an idea of cutting 2" -ish hole in front of air box(directly behind headlight) and transplanting a cheap oval-shape funnel...yes, from supercheap, $3. don't know if i'll bother but could help boost intake for stock snorkel.... |
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26-08-2009, 08:06 PM | #4 | |||
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26-08-2009, 08:09 PM | #5 | |||
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will post pics on weekend... been secretly wanting to show it off anyway. heres my excuse! |
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26-08-2009, 08:22 PM | #6 | ||
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This is mine. K&N Filter, 3" pipe from local exhaust guy and removed the joiner fro the airbox lid
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26-08-2009, 08:26 PM | #8 | |||
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No he is wrong, U either want the AU xr8 tickford snorkel (cost more just cause it has the wings) or a BA/bf xr6t same size as the xr8 one, there up to $40 from your local ford dealer. I myself run a 3inch aluminum pipe with a 3inch pod onto the top of the bottom half of my air box. Pics below so u get what i mean. and here is a pic with a standard snorkel and xr6 turbo snorkel |
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26-08-2009, 08:26 PM | #9 | |||
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26-08-2009, 08:30 PM | #10 | |||
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how much for the shiny pipe?? |
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26-08-2009, 08:31 PM | #11 | |||
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If u want most gain from a CAI u want to remove the FLEXY part from the hose, it causes tornados in there so don't get full flow of air. |
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26-08-2009, 08:32 PM | #12 | ||
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This is an old pic but shows the basic LPG setup
Engine bay Uncle_Ken
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26-08-2009, 08:33 PM | #13 | ||
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Sorry the mixer is inside the intake
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26-08-2009, 08:33 PM | #14 | |||
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Mate he is asking for a AU not a EL like yours so needs AU snorkels. Piping cost me about $150 all together. |
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26-08-2009, 08:43 PM | #15 | |||
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26-08-2009, 09:02 PM | #17 | |||
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yea fair enough mate, im just in a shitty mode, haha nar i don't use the top. Bottom half keeps the heat away enough, its got a hole cut in the front aswell. |
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26-08-2009, 09:05 PM | #18 | |||
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thats cool; been there.. |
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26-08-2009, 09:17 PM | #19 | ||
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Just for something a bit different ill post up mine, looks a tad more stock lol.
Then again if I could get one fabricated like yours 51OAU I probably would, By the way where did you get the expansion tank?, looks wicked |
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26-08-2009, 09:38 PM | #20 | ||
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My cousin made it for me mate, $40 in total
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26-08-2009, 09:57 PM | #21 | ||
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That makes sad on the inside, happy for you :P
Very very sad for me haha, was looking at the PWR range.....i think their standard price is the 300 mark |
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26-08-2009, 10:04 PM | #22 | ||
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Thanks guys keep the pics coming. The piping looks appealing. I'm caught with going the stealthy mode or going all out. Would like a XR6 rocker cover and few asthetics, i would go the pipework then, i do metal polishing and a mate owns a muffler shop so can make something very nice up. What gains do you reckon you are getting from this mod? 7-12kw at tyres?
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26-08-2009, 10:06 PM | #23 | |||
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27-08-2009, 04:45 PM | #24 | |||
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27-08-2009, 05:23 PM | #25 | ||
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I have done the exhaust a few days ago, pacemakers, 2.5" and single triple flow muffler, 3" stainless dump. Should have done the cat but there was nothing wrong with it. Car is much more responsive and i nice note, not loud and no drone. Less pedal to do the speed limits required.
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27-08-2009, 05:47 PM | #26 | ||
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Time for a Dyno I reckon
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27-08-2009, 06:47 PM | #27 | ||
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Amen to that. Probably do the cold airbox first, then dyno tune etc. Probably run down to Willowbank for a test and tune, hoping for a high 15 low 16.
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27-08-2009, 06:56 PM | #28 | ||
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With mine, I've got a Tickford snorkel (which I renewed), a Fram Airhog filter in the standard airbox with an EF bellmouth, into a BA intake snorkel. The flow is better, I wouldnt say much of a power increase, but the engine feels better, a bit more lively.
My current exhaust system is the factory headers, collapsed factory cat and a 2.5" sports exhaust. That will change very shortly as I've got a wildcat extractor and a 200cpsi metal cat waiting to go on. I'm just saving for a new cat back exhaust. I'm in a similar position to you it would seem. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
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27-08-2009, 07:28 PM | #29 | ||
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Id better not post up my engine bay pics, lol.
At least its not covered in oil and power steering fluid anymore, lol. How it is now: With this intake, but without the airbox lid on:
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27-08-2009, 07:42 PM | #30 | ||
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Just installed my SS Inductions CAI today.....bought the whole setup off a fellow forumite (snorkle, modified airbox) + modified airbox lid (bellmouth installed similar to what is on the EF lid - proven to have best flow)
Definately an increase over the XR6T snorkle that I had...the engine feels like it's revving out more smoothly.....little more responsive down low as well. Also coming soon are Pacemaker 4499's, Ballistic 100cpsi Racing Cat & Redback 2.5" system...when it's all on it should be quite a tidy little package!
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