Tickford snorkel + EF airbox lid... how did it go?

rowan194 · 05-07-2005, 11:45 PM

Has anyone else done this mod? What were the effects of it? My AUIII seems to have a fair bit more "growl" past about 2000RPM, but I'd only had the car for a week before I did the mod and I'm generally fairly easy on the pedal anyway... so maybe I'm imagining things?

TCK-098 · 06-07-2005, 08:30 AM

The gain would be greater if you also run a aftermarket air filter and get youres hands on a I6 BA intake runner but ive just installed a SS induction set-up and im about to put in a pigpipe as well so anything to help youre car breathe better is always a good thing.

hope that helps.

Dauphin · 06-07-2005, 01:25 PM

It is definately a positive step towards opening up the lungs for other modifications to take advantage of, such as exhaust / headers / chip. I've also noticed on my car that I can hear the air being sucked a little "louder."

rowan194 · 07-07-2005, 02:46 AM

I'm not planning on doing any further engine mods... that's why I asked the Q.

The stock engine has plenty of power for me. I'm really noticing the extra sound at 2000+RPM now, kind of an extra drone above the growl of the engine working a bit, so it's gotta be the new intake stuff. I might swap back to the factory snorkel and box lid to see for sure.

MrQuan · 07-07-2005, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by krustytheclown

The gain would be greater if you also run a aftermarket air filter and get youres hands on a I6 BA intake runner but ive just installed a SS induction set-up and im about to put in a pigpipe as well so anything to help youre car breathe better is always a good thing.

hope that helps.

Excuse my ignorance but what is a 'pigpipe'?

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TCK-098 · 07-07-2005, 11:39 PM

3-3.5 inchs of mandrel bend pipework going straight off throttle body to airbox

MrQuan · 07-07-2005, 11:41 PM

aahhhhhhh, thanks

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12 · 08-07-2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rowan194

I'm not planning on doing any further engine mods... The stock engine has plenty of power for me.

Now... where have I heard that before?

rowan194 · 10-07-2005, 08:07 PM

Does more air equal higher fuel consumption? Mine seems to be using more fuel since I did the mod... or perhaps I'm just putting the foot down more. ;)

Casper · 10-07-2005, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 012

Now... where have I heard that before?

Bwahahahahahahahaha..... he is in honeymoon mode... be gentle.

12 · 10-07-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rowan194

Does more air equal higher fuel consumption?

No, if anything.. it gets lower. But your mod will not really lower your fuel consumption much, if at all. Because..

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Originally Posted by rowan194

Mine seems to be using more fuel since I did the mod...

Hmm... keep reading..

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Originally Posted by rowan194

or perhaps I'm just putting the foot down more. ;)

You've answered your question...

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12 · 10-07-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Bwahahahahahahahaha..... he is in honeymoon mode... be gentle.

Ha ha ha.. yeah, just like marriage. When you first get married, she's perfect.. couldn't ask for more. After a while.. the eyes wonder, and you think.. Hmm..., things could be a little bit better.. if only..

rowan194 · 11-07-2005, 01:52 AM

It's a fairly noticeable difference though, like sitting at 18L/100km or more for suburban driving. With my 97 EL (not exactly ancient) it was usually 13.5 or lower and I'm pretty sure my first tank on the AUIII (before I did the mod) was similar or even better than that. I'm not taking off hard, just putting the pedal a bit further down in second to hear the engine sound. ;)

as I said earlier... I really need to swap back and see what happens.

Sleeperau · 11-07-2005, 03:30 PM

I was just quoted $100 for an EF Airbox Lid in Brisbane at a large Ford dealer is there anywhere cheaper? The workshop article stated $30. Does anyone know anywhere cheaper?

Bucknaked · 11-07-2005, 06:11 PM

When I finish my nancy boy mods, i'll be doing some mechanical stuff. On my list is the Tickford snorkel (My car is a tickford, but they must have run out of tickford snorkels and put a standard one on), Pig pipe, pod filter, JMM headers plus the rest of my exhaust and a unichip.

loxxr6 · 12-07-2005, 09:46 AM

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The workshop article stated $30. Does anyone know anywhere cheaper?

Try a wrecking yard.

**Peuty** · 12-07-2005, 03:25 PM

Yeah a wreckers would be the way to go.

rowan194 · 12-07-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeperau

I was just quoted $100 for an EF Airbox Lid in Brisbane at a large Ford dealer is there anywhere cheaper? The workshop article stated $30. Does anyone know anywhere cheaper?

Cost me about $60 from Bayford spare parts, I was also a bit surprised as I figured $30 was the new price. I guess the article writer got it from a wreckers.

Anyone wanna buy an AU airbox lid? Going cheap...

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Sleeperau · 31-07-2005, 10:42 AM

I have the EF airbox setup with the K&N & Tickford snorkel in my AU. I have just put a pod enclosed in the airbox in the EF which also has a bigger snorkel. The pod in the airbox is far better which has been a suprise.

buickman · 31-07-2005, 01:39 PM

The pod in the air box is the way to go with T/F snorkel & with the 3" mandrel intake throttle response is much better.
buickman

Sleeperau · 31-07-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by buickman

The pod in the air box is the way to go with T/F snorkel & with the 3" mandrel intake throttle response is much better.
buickman

I haven't got the 3 inch mandrel bend yet did you get it made up or did you buy it & Where? :voldar02:

buickman · 31-07-2005, 08:21 PM

Another Ford forum was doing a run by a member of about 30. I don't Know if he has any left.

www.fordmods.com in the 6 cyl forum under mandrel bent intakes

Cheers buickman

Sleeperau · 01-08-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buickman

Another Ford forum was doing a run by a member of about 30. I don't Know if he has any left.

www.fordmods.com in the 6 cyl forum under mandrel bent intakes

Cheers buickman

Thanks I'll give them a try