xr8 intake pipe - Page 2

private9 · 03-02-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by david_100

Just want to know, Is it better to leave the existing filter box with the air filter or the pod filter in the engine bay with hot air intake under the bonnet?

If you're asking if it's better for performance, then leave it as is. I only chucked my pod on for noise, and it's definitely more sluggish under stop-start and hotter conditions.

I only did mine for a little extra noise, which it provided, and I'm happy with it.

LeadFoot81 · 03-02-2009, 11:17 PM

I could swear mines more responsive since doing this, but its been pretty warm lately and the AU likes it; everything just feels nicer. Well see how she goes when its colder.

Grobbo · 25-02-2009, 02:06 PM

Well I have just purchased an Acron Cold Air Box off Ebay for my AUII XR8, I intend on using a big pod filter inside it and venting the standard snorkle into it somehow too.

Not sure how to go about getting rid of the intake muffler thing, as I might need to replace the whole pipe to accomodate the Pod & Airbox anyway...

In the mean time I might try this V8 juice lid idea...

I'm not very handy with tools so might have to just pay someone to fit it all for me, hopefully I don't end up spending too much more than $5-600.

The whole point of all this is purely for a better noise - I don't care about the performance much but I just couldn't stand to suck hot air...

Once I've hooked it all up I'll let you know how it goes - there's not a lot of options for these cars as the standard set up is pretty good, so it will be interesting to see if it performs any better.

james22 · 25-02-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Grobbo

Well I have just purchased an Acron Cold Air Box off Ebay for my AUII XR8, I intend on using a big pod filter inside it and venting the standard snorkle into it somehow too.

Not sure how to go about getting rid of the intake muffler thing, as I might need to replace the whole pipe to accomodate the Pod & Airbox anyway...

In the mean time I might try this V8 juice lid idea...

I'm not very handy with tools so might have to just pay someone to fit it all for me, hopefully I don't end up spending too much more than $5-600.

The whole point of all this is purely for a better noise - I don't care about the performance much but I just couldn't stand to suck hot air...

Once I've hooked it all up I'll let you know how it goes - there's not a lot of options for these cars as the standard set up is pretty good, so it will be interesting to see if it performs any better.

Welcome to the forums :-)

Keep us updated with that airbox you got off ebay. Wouldn't mind seeing how it goes / compares to some of the other expensive setup's (G&D) etc

shazaam · 25-02-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Grobbo

Well I have just purchased an Acron Cold Air Box off Ebay for my AUII XR8, I intend on using a big pod filter inside it and venting the standard snorkle into it somehow too.

Not sure how to go about getting rid of the intake muffler thing, as I might need to replace the whole pipe to accomodate the Pod & Airbox anyway...

In the mean time I might try this V8 juice lid idea...

I'm not very handy with tools so might have to just pay someone to fit it all for me, hopefully I don't end up spending too much more than $5-600.

The whole point of all this is purely for a better noise - I don't care about the performance much but I just couldn't stand to suck hot air...

Once I've hooked it all up I'll let you know how it goes - there's not a lot of options for these cars as the standard set up is pretty good, so it will be interesting to see if it performs any better.

I believe this is the same airbox Whoosha organised a group buy of. Have a look here for ideas etc.. and see pics http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11242900

Grobbo · 26-02-2009, 04:32 PM

Awesome! Thanks yeah I was looking for that thread!

I have put the V8 Juice lid in place of the intake muffler and only heard a difference in noise when giving it stick...

But I'm terrified the lid will get sucked into my intake! What would happen then?

I might put the muffer back on until I find a Tickford Wheel Cap to plug the hole or replace the whole pipe...

LeadFoot81 · 26-02-2009, 05:27 PM

I used a lid that plugged the hole from the 'outside' the lid fits over the 'neck' of the opening.

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Originally Posted by Grobbo

Awesome! Thanks yeah I was looking for that thread!

I have put the V8 Juice lid in place of the intake muffler and only heard a difference in noise when giving it stick...

But I'm terrified the lid will get sucked into my intake! What would happen then?

I might put the muffer back on until I find a Tickford Wheel Cap to plug the hole or replace the whole pipe...

james22 · 03-03-2009, 09:30 AM

Bugger me, I didn't notice a bloody thing. No louder as far as I can tell, and definitely didn't seem to run any different. I just done it to get rid of the ugly lol

InfernoSR · 03-03-2009, 09:41 AM

i missed this thread... then again... i only just got me a V8... time for my first engine mod... hehe.

Anyone got a spare wheel centre cap? :P

LeadFoot81 · 03-03-2009, 09:42 AM

Its funny that some people could swear theres a difference, and others pretty much say 'meh nuthin' lol

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Originally Posted by Blake_7

i have since tried this and plugged mine with a ba mkii xr8 18'' wheel cap and i run std airbox with a bmc filter and did notice straight away the induction/exhaust difference and must say it feels like it has made a slight improvment in torque !

**Peuty** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

i missed this thread... then again... i only just got me a V8... time for my first engine mod... hehe.

Anyone got a spare wheel centre cap? :P

Would hardly call it an engine mod, but any wreckers should be able to help you out?

InfernoSR · 03-03-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Would hardly call it an engine mod, but any wreckers should be able to help you out?

Well it is to me... seeing as it could the very fist mod under the bonnet i have done :P

Lack of wreckers around here... oh well... either Ebay or Custom

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**Peuty** · 03-03-2009, 03:43 PM

Find an exhaust shop and get a stainless one made up. Bugger that rubber abomination off completely.

InfernoSR · 03-03-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Find an exhaust shop and get a stainless one made up. Bugger that rubber abomination off completely.

Well i never did say "custom cap"...

Cam · 03-03-2009, 03:59 PM

or do what I did, I have the cap of one of the misuss' hairspray cans on it, with a tiny screw to fill the hole, and a clamp to keep it on there, sprayed it black so it doesn't stick out, works a treat

But yeas, Peuty is right, better off to get a stainless intake made up ;)

**Whoosha** · 03-03-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam

But yeas, Peuty is right, better off to get a stainless intake made up ;)

If you want "BLING" as well as being some sort of "preformance gain" stainless will only become a heat soak

: , HP coated is the best option if you realy want the rubber tubeing gone .

InfernoSR · 03-03-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

HP coated is the best option if you realy want the rubber tubeing gone .

Heat Proof Coated? or something else?

I wasnt thinking of Stainless myself... as i dont want the "bling"... lol

**Peuty** · 03-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Mine is HPC.

My old one was mild steel painted black.

**Whoosha** · 03-03-2009, 05:14 PM

HPC is the go for looks and function .But as I just want GO I left mine rubber

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InfernoSR · 03-03-2009, 06:55 PM

Well whats the big gain with a smooth steel section over rubber?

**Peuty** · 03-03-2009, 07:00 PM

No gain at all. It's purely for looks.

Grobbo · 10-03-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

i missed this thread... then again... i only just got me a V8... time for my first engine mod... hehe.

Anyone got a spare wheel centre cap? :P

The V8 Juice bottle lid is still doing a good job in mine - and at least it says 'V8' on it...

I do have a Tickford Center cap on it's way to me tho...

InfernoSR · 10-03-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Grobbo

The V8 Juice bottle lid is still doing a good job in mine - and at least it says 'V8' on it...

I do have a Tickford Center cap on it's way to me tho...

lol... its all good... i'm going custom... hehe

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Pinkbits · 16-06-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

Here's one I stole earlyer from another post somware

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Gee's that looks familiar!

Is nothing sacred around you?

revcore · 29-04-2013, 09:55 AM

Please forgive the thread mining....Thought I'd add to this thread.
I removed the resonator from my 5.0 AU ute and did as featured above, Plugged the hole with a alloy Tickford centre cap.

I soon grew tired of that because I have the stock 175kw 5.0 so I went in search of an alternative.
I found a early E series 5.0 intake pipe that never had a resonator on it.
It didn't have a hole for the sensor so I cut a hole in it and used a rubber grommet from the top radiator mount from a AU and the sensor fits in perfectly.
Here is a pic of how it turned out (This pic was the trial fit before I cleaned it up to look nice). Extremely happy with how it turned out.

**Mont5.0** · 29-04-2013, 11:01 AM

any thing looks better than that res.

**Uncle_Ken** · 13-10-2013, 11:32 AM

Nothing like a 50mm gal steel end cap paint matt black..a clean first

.... no more dougnhts...Its a very tight fit hence no clamps
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