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Old 05-01-2008, 11:47 AM   #31
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Wow man should stop holding back and tell everyone what you really think.

Cheers though for that
well i have been more subtle in the past and that doesn't seem to work
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Old 05-01-2008, 11:52 AM   #32
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So does anyone have any ideas on the 3" inlet pipe from my airbox to throttle body
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Old 05-01-2008, 11:52 AM   #33
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well i have been more subtle in the past and that doesn't seem to work
You tell em au3xr6
No one picks on the AU :the_finge

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Old 05-01-2008, 04:48 PM   #34
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So does anyone have any ideas on the 3" inlet pipe from my airbox to throttle body
Just a piece of 3" exhaust pipe.
Go to your local exhaust joint and show them the air box lid and the elbow. They need to copy the plastic piece that is currently their, and replace it with the 3" with a slight kink in it, so as it lines up well.

You don't need the entire piece, just the short bit from lid to ribbed elbow, about 300mm long or so.

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Old 05-01-2008, 05:27 PM   #35
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Why is it every time someone asks how to mod their AU some idiot says buy a BA. Some of us actually like the AU and don't want a BA. Some of us don't want to go out and buy a BA turbo as they are like A***holes "everyone has one"
Because the thread was originally posted in a different section, then moved. So the opinions werent coming from an AU fan/driver.
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:37 PM   #36
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:42 PM   #37
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I am just giving him some advice. No need to get your knickers in a knot sunshine.
Advice that he WASNT looking for, sorry mate but he DIDNT ask whether he should trade up to a BA. Only what mods would be good for his AU :togo:
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:56 PM   #38
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Get yourself the XR6T snorkel - you can get one off ebay if you don't have a Ford Service Centre up your way. While you're at it replace the paper filter with a K&N filter. Total cost all up will be approx $150.00.

Then fit extractors - anything Mandrel bent (pacemakers or Jim Mock Motorsport) approx cost of $600.00

Then buy a CAPA Flash tuner - $495.00 with generic tunes which will make a noticable difference to your acceleration.

Then save a few more dollars to get yourself a beter cam - approx $600.00 and then get a custom tune (with the trusty flash tuner) at the place who fits the camshaft. Tuning costs vary and being from Perth WA I'm not sure who you would be best to go to in your state.

All the above should set you back a total of around $2'000. Your car will feel completely different to what it is now and you will be sticking it to many 5.0L HSV's and even some of the early Gen III Commodes. You may even give some BA XR6 Turbo owners a shock at the Traffic Light Grand Prix.

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Old 06-01-2008, 01:10 AM   #39
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Thanks for all the info guys I have been out trying to find the necessary and have found a K&N Filter in town for $89 and the tickford snorkel of an XR6 for $45. I will get onto the exhaust joints on Monday to suss out the 3" pipe. Appreciate all the help, will hopefully post some pics tomorrow and let you all know how it goes with the mods

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Old 06-01-2008, 07:34 AM   #40
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I will get onto the exhaust joints on Monday to suss out the 3" pipe.
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When you have this made, you will also need to enlarge the opening of the air box lid, as it's the last restriction from lid to TB. Use a stanley knife or hacksaw blade to do this.

You'll easily see where it shrinks back to around 55mm or so inside the lid.
Enlarge it to the size of where it clamps on to the new 3" pipe.

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Old 06-01-2008, 10:17 AM   #41
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if it makes you feel any better i wish i never had the accident with my AU, it might have only been an SR or Forte, but it had class. and way better fuel econ than my BF

if your a low budget uni student like me, all i changed on mine was, BA airbox, tickford snorkel (BAxr6t is the same without tickford wings) k+n filter.....

BA scuff plates with FORD inserts

and any of the AU or B series wheels will fit

i cant help with the mechanical side of things never got around to it

enjoy the AU while it lasts
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