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03-02-2009, 09:56 PM
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I only did mine for a little extra noise, which it provided, and I'm happy with it. |
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03-02-2009, 10:17 PM
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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.
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25-02-2009, 01:06 PM
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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. |
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25-02-2009, 01:18 PM
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With da Warlords
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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
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220  300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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25-02-2009, 03:29 PM
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26-02-2009, 03:32 PM
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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... |
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26-02-2009, 04:27 PM
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I used a lid that plugged the hole from the 'outside' the lid fits over the 'neck' of the opening.
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03-03-2009, 08:30 AM
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With da Warlords
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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
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You don't have to be faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest guy running from the bear. For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain. Windsor Warlords AU III XR-8220 300+ rwhp of Manual fun XR50T Ute - 300rwkw (give or take depending on the day)
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03-03-2009, 08:41 AM
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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
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03-03-2009, 08:42 AM
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Its funny that some people could swear theres a difference, and others pretty much say 'meh nuthin' lol
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03-03-2009, 01:14 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
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Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever. Oo\===/oO |
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03-03-2009, 02:03 PM
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Lack of wreckers around here... oh well... either Ebay or Custom  :
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03-03-2009, 02:43 PM
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Find an exhaust shop and get a stainless one made up. Bugger that rubber abomination off completely.
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Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever. Oo\===/oO |
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03-03-2009, 02:52 PM
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03-03-2009, 02:59 PM
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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 ;)
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03-03-2009, 03:46 PM
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 : , HP coated is the best option if you realy want the rubber tubeing gone .
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........Age and treachery will ALWAYS overcome youth and skill....... CORTINA 250 2V POWER soon to be AUXR8 Windsor pwrd .............WINDSOR WARLORD WHO CARRIES THE CLEVO MAFIA AND BROKEN BOSSES... .........................  .........................Quote:
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03-03-2009, 03:51 PM
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I wasnt thinking of Stainless myself... as i dont want the "bling"... lol
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03-03-2009, 03:57 PM
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Mine is HPC.
My old one was mild steel painted black.
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Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever. Oo\===/oO |
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03-03-2009, 04:14 PM
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HPC is the go for looks and function .But as I just want GO I left mine rubber
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........Age and treachery will ALWAYS overcome youth and skill....... CORTINA 250 2V POWER soon to be AUXR8 Windsor pwrd .............WINDSOR WARLORD WHO CARRIES THE CLEVO MAFIA AND BROKEN BOSSES... ......................... .........................Quote:
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03-03-2009, 05:55 PM
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Well whats the big gain with a smooth steel section over rubber?
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03-03-2009, 06:00 PM
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No gain at all. It's purely for looks.
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Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever. Oo\===/oO |
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10-03-2009, 09:20 AM
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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... |
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10-03-2009, 09:22 AM
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16-06-2009, 07:28 PM
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Is nothing sacred around you? |
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29-04-2013, 08:55 AM
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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. 
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29-04-2013, 10:01 AM
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any thing looks better than that res.
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13-10-2013, 10:32 AM
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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 UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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