CAI pictures

[RepSpec]

hey people i know im a e-mutant but my old man has a AU series 3 one tonner ute and wants to put a better CAI on to it.

trying to talk him into the g&d set up but doesnt want to spend too much

he is thinking a SS induction kit for about $300 i think

can u guys post up some picys of different or similar CAI set ups and prices roughly on how much they cost

cheers
brendan

[RepSpec]

no one has any info what so ever or any engine pics what so ever?

[T3rminator]

Does the AU3 one tonner use a box style or pod style airbox?

[RG]

Here's a couple of the G&D one, IMO the only one worth going for.



They are the best ones I could find on here.

[RepSpec]

box style i think but not 100% on that

[onfire]

What are the estimated HP gains soley from using a G&D Box? On both the i6 and V8.

[JC]

Originally Posted by XG-PanelvanMan

box style i think but not 100% on that

Only T3s got the Pod style.

I have the BA XR8 Pod on mine.

[JC]

Originally Posted by onfire

What are the estimated HP gains soley from using a G&D Box? On both the i6 and V8.

Only the box - around 1 to 2 rwkw. But with an edit, anywhere between 8 and 20 rwkw.

[RG]

Originally Posted by JC

Only the box - around 1 to 2 rwkw. But with an edit, anywhere between 8 and 20 rwkw.

Edit and box on mine was 19rwkw, seen anywhere between that an bugger all. All depends on what other mods you have as intake is only part of a package that you need.

EDIT: Off topic but Geez JC, even though you are missing 2 cyl that is a sexy engine bay.

[JC]

Thanks Red. Think I'd still prefer the 2 extra cylinders, and a great looking bay like yours!

[T3rminator]

Cheapest way to go will be to do what JC has done.
I have some photos on my site if you want to take a look. Pretty self explanatory.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/fullthrottle/mods.html

[jjj]

Here is mine on my EL FALCON. Using a 9in K&N Monster pod filter with 3in neck. Pics show pod exposed and then pod enclosed in factory box with a auIII XR8 snorkel feeding fresh cool air. Pod filter cost me $75 new from AmericanAuto's.

Cheers....

[RspecAU]

Originally Posted by JC

Only the box - around 1 to 2 rwkw. But with an edit, anywhere between 8 and 20 rwkw.

Well that must my car an exception then I got 11.1rwkw with no edit or exhaust

[Bundy]

BA CAI on mine, works ok

[au2sw]

although mine is only pretty much standard, i have added an XR8 tickford snorkle, just because it looks good doesnt do much as i have a mixer ring restricting airflow at the throttle body. dyno results in my sig and extra pics in the transformation link.

[ClassicAU]

Originally Posted by jjj

Here is mine on my EL FALCON. Using a 9in K&N Monster pod filter with 3in neck. Pics show pod exposed and then pod enclosed in factory box with a auIII XR8 snorkel feeding fresh cool air. Pod filter cost me $75 new from AmericanAuto's.

Cheers....

I have been considering doing that same kind of thing in mine. May i ask if you noticed any difference compared to standard with that setup? Is the standard box sufficient for keeping the hot air away from the pod filter?
I have been wanting to get a custom airbox setup for a while, but can't bring myself around to dropping the $600 odd they are worth. I guess this is the next best thing.

Evan

[AU dude]

Here my grille scoop I made up which directs more air into the ticky snorkel...

[RepSpec]

thanks for the replies guys

[poolkeeper]

here's mine.
carbon fibre :
pod filter

[Pinkbits]

You know where i live, or get my phone no from Rhyce.

[jjj]

Originally Posted by ClassicAU

I have been considering doing that same kind of thing in mine. May i ask if you noticed any difference compared to standard with that setup? Is the standard box sufficient for keeping the hot air away from the pod filter?
I have been wanting to get a custom airbox setup for a while, but can't bring myself around to dropping the $600 odd they are worth. I guess this is the next best thing.

Evan

I ran the car for a couple of days with the pod exposed but noticed some heat soak in traffic. I then decided to install it into the Airbox, although I had to cut a square hole in the front of the tray to accomodate this big berther. The pod Fits really good with air clearance all around the pod.

And so far so good, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance when in heavy traffic and the throttle response and power has increased compared to just the exposed pod or panel filter. Low down torque has also improved.


And compared to the G&D $600 intake that uses a similar sized K&N pod filter, I think this probably works just as good.

Here is a closer pic of the front of the airbox.

cheers jjj.

[ClassicAU]

Thanks heaps jjj. I might see if i can find myself one of the 9" filters over the weekend. I might even see if i can some how fully conceal the filter within the box. I don't like my chances but i'll give it a shot.

Evan

[nikos]

Here my grille scoop I made up which directs more air into the ticky snorkel...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMAG0014-1.jpg

Thats a good idea, i'm planning one up for myself!
Apart from that I have the v8/6t snorkel, and i'm planning on using 3" pipe from the box back.

Is there much difference in a pod to a high flow panel? Just wanna know before I cut my airbox!

Cheers Nic

[RG]

Originally Posted by jjj

I ran the car for a couple of days with the pod exposed but noticed some heat soak in traffic. I then decided to install it into the Airbox, although I had to cut a square hole in the front of the tray to accomodate this big berther. The pod Fits really good with air clearance all around the pod.

And so far so good, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance when in heavy traffic and the throttle response and power has increased compared to just the exposed pod or panel filter. Low down torque has also improved.


And compared to the G&D $600 intake that uses a similar sized K&N pod filter, I think this probably works just as good.

Here is a closer pic of the front of the airbox.

cheers jjj.

Mate for some reason I don't think so, G&D wouldn't waste countless hours of R&D on a product if they could get the same effect using the standard airbox. Remember, standard parts no matter what you do to them will always be standard parts and have compromises in thier design. Don't get me wrong, what you have done with yours is great and it's good to see that you are not just another of the sheep but comparing it to something that has the reputation of the G&D/Bluepower and whoever else makes the same kind of airbox without any actual proof is not doing yourself or anyone else any favors.

[jjj]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

Mate for some reason I don't think so, G&D wouldn't waste countless hours of R&D on a product if they could get the same effect using the standard airbox. Remember, standard parts no matter what you do to them will always be standard parts and have compromises in thier design. Don't get me wrong, what you have done with yours is great and it's good to see that you are not just another of the sheep but comparing it to something that has the reputation of the G&D/Bluepower and whoever else makes the same kind of airbox without any actual proof is not doing yourself or anyone else any favors.

I used the 9in K&N pod filter because I have looked into one of these G&D intake kits and that's the pod filter they use. So I thought to myself that they would have spent countless hours on the dyno testing different pods and they found the 9in Big Berther K&N being the best. That's why it is now in my airbox, save myself some R&D costs.

On a 6cyl EF-EL-AU(non VCT) I still couldn't see there being much difference on the dyno.

Cheers..

[jjj]

Originally Posted by ClassicAU

Thanks heaps jjj. I might see if i can find myself one of the 9" filters over the weekend. I might even see if i can some how fully conceal the filter within the box. I don't like my chances but i'll give it a shot.

Evan

Yeah no worries mate.

But I spent over an hour trying different ways( brackets, intake pipes etc) to fit the K&N big berther into the airbox, but it was just about 1inch too long. So yeah I think you will end up doing what I have done. By the way the sqaure/rectangular hole you cut is about the same size as found on the BA XR typhoon airboxes.

cheers...

[RepSpec]

Originally Posted by Pinkbits

You know where i live, or get my phone no from Rhyce.

ah touche`

was trying to figure out who had one lol

ta mate

[tkfd]

Originally Posted by Bundy

BA CAI on mine, works ok

image

Hey mate, I know this is an old post, but could you give me more onfo on fitting the BA CAI on your AU, ta