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Airbox mod / Speed holes (Ah La; The simpsons)
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DjeMz
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

capped :S
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DjeMz
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i remember a thread on here ages ago PROVING there is airflow behind the headlights on a AU xr..


how about on my au lane?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wouldn't have a clue???

had a look at a stock ba snorkel today and it was smaller than on my el!

have a look and see if you can find some cold air and let us know
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

maybe i should put a sponge soaked with warm water, n see it goes cold really quickly..

i would try, but cant walk atm :S
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

my airbox mod, it made induction noise louder. slightly better throttle response.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice mate
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks good. how'd u guys go about cutting the holes?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

8.5mm bit in drill and a file
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Angle grinder icon_twisted.gif

Practically melted the holes in the airbox
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been reading this topic with much interest.

Im getting the new growler intake for my BF GT-P in the next few weeks so I thought I would have a play with the old filter box and modify it the way you guys have been talking about to see if any change.

Right next to the box, there is an opening that goes through to behind the front spoiler which lets in cold air, so I thought I would cut some slots into the box, but due to the washer refill tube I could only put in 2 widish slots.

Bloody hell what a difference, the throttle response is fantastic and smooth, with awesome acceleration at low revs, and the induction roar sounds bloody marvellous. Will see if fuel economy increases, doubt it cause I love winding it out to hear the induction roar.

Now Im wondering whether to go through the expense of the growler, and keep the original modded box.

Will post some photos when I can get them.

Thanks lads.

Any more simple mods you geniuses know about?????

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be doin my box soon, just need time damn it!!
I gotta tell ya, fiftyone... you're a real champ for comming up with this one.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.fordmods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31912 just for you xr84

oh, and you dont need to tell me im good. *wank wank*

Cheers
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that fiftyone, but Ive got a BF with the aerial on the back window.

Thanks for thinking about me though.


Terry
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jeffb wrote:
EBTS50 wrote:
has any 1 done mods to there EB V8 air box?? if so wat and dose it work


When I had my EB, I got a 90mm piece of PVC, cut a hole in the very bottom of the box, and cut a hole in the car under the airbox and then ran the pipe down to the front bar with a 90degree end on it for a bit of RAM air. It made quite a noticeable difference, even on the dyno, it went from 130rwkw to 140.



do u have any pics?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mash85 wrote:
looks good. how'd u guys go about cutting the holes?

Good soldering iron...make sure to clean all black sticky s**t off...
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
but Ive got a BF
hmmm maybe i should open my eyes so i can read a bit???
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good idea mate. Lol this has gone nuts for an airbox mod what is there 6 pages of stuff icon_smile.gif Just finished mine OMG! such a difference from 4 tiny little holes..... I think im gonna have trubble with the cops now becuz of sound, but thats a nice tradeoff considering my revs r dropping nicely now (they were sticking up b4 majorly) and with the same tyres that i was getting good traction with yesterday spin like hell now on anything icon_smile.gif

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

EBTS50 wrote:
jeffb wrote:
EBTS50 wrote:
has any 1 done mods to there EB V8 air box?? if so wat and dose it work


When I had my EB, I got a 90mm piece of PVC, cut a hole in the very bottom of the box, and cut a hole in the car under the airbox and then ran the pipe down to the front bar with a 90degree end on it for a bit of RAM air. It made quite a noticeable difference, even on the dyno, it went from 130rwkw to 140.



do u have any pics?


I have pics of the car, not the mod.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would be interesting to see a dyno comparison before and after to see the difference.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

went to calder the other week, big problem with heat soak as i thought. was getting out very few minutes fanning the hood. on the plus side when i got home i checked it and the side of the box was dead cold.

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