Cold Air Induction

[Vixen]

Just thought I'd get the opinion of a few others.

I'm thinking of having a larger cold air induction put on the VT V6.
I was having a chat with a fella the other day and he seems to think they are a waste of time ... that the comments that it makes a difference to the car's performance is like taking a placebo tablet instead of the real thing .... the difference is all in your head.

Any thoughts on this?
Any experiences had that you'd care to share? ....

[thumpin!]

I put a cold air on my VY SV8, and although its a V8, I did notice a difference in both performance and sound.

[miss_red_ice]

tell him he;'s dreaming makes a heap of differance get one you'll be impressed

[BlackOne]

I can't really say for a V6 but I'd like to think that it would have to make a difference. I have a cold air intake on my VE SS and there is a noticeable performance boost not to mention to nice growl under hard acceleration.

[Red_Ice]

yep i got one on my ve ss as well and certainly notice the difference

cheers
redice

[Vixen]

Thankyou so much for the feedback.
I thought it would have to make some difference.

[Tigerv8]

I put one on my VTSS and it seems to give extra grunt as you get up to speed plus a little extra economy on a long trip. I certainly think it was money well spent. Combine that with a K&N air filter and the engine will breathe better.

[Vixen]

Yes! I already have the K&N and did notice a slight difference once that went in.
I don't want big power gains, just a tad more than I have.
The fellow who would be doing the work, is also trying to talk me into extractors and a hi flo cat to go along with the 2.5 cat back I have already had done.

[thumpin!]

Yes! I already have the K&N and did notice a slight difference once that went in.
I don't want big power gains, just a tad more than I have.
The fellow who would be doing the work, is also trying to talk me into extractors and a hi flo cat to go along with the 2.5 cat back I have already had done.

Highly recommended :bling:

[Vixen]

LOL! I guess that means I have your stamp of approval.!!!! :D

[Tigerv8]

:whip:Vixen6,
Go the extractors. The difference is remarkable. The VT had such a restrictive exhaust that merely putting on Pacemaker headers took the power at the rear wheels from about 167kw to 212kw. I had a full 2.25" exhaust with the standard cats for better torque plus I had a LS1 edit without getting rid of the mass airflow meter to maintain the economy I get on a trip of better than 10l/100km.
Go on! too much power is almost enough!

[Vixen]

Okay, Okay, Alright already!!! :tribe:
I'll go the extractors, etc. LMAO
Again ..... thankyou to everyone for their feedback .... you've all twisted my arm ... OUCH!

[Tigerv8]

Good girl!
It would be interesting to get a dyno before and after the job.
Let us know how she goes and how often you get sideways in the wet.

[Vixen]

Unfortunately, I'm not really into dyno's Tiger.
Just feeling the difference in the way she goes after the work is done will be fine with me.
*drags out Piggy Bank and whacks some coins in!*

[thumpin!]

If you go to a reputable place, they usually offer a before and after dyno run included in the price, for customers satisfaction.:woot:

[EVLSS1]

v6 s/c cai from holdens my dear girl will do it wonders.

as much as i hate to say it, don't by from who i think you are as he will sell you ss inductions stuff for triple the price of what holdens will charge for the v6 s/c intake and they'll do the same job

[Vixen]

That is what I was quoted for Jason. And I did think it was a tad pricey.

[VT6]

I do notice the difference with mine, but is urs just stock atm karen?

[Vixen]

hello Toddles, how's the blankie???.... ;)
but is urs just stock atm karen?
Yes it is.

[jabba]

If you go to a reputable place, they usually offer a before and after dyno run included in the price, for customers satisfaction.:woot:


do u know or can recommend any place, im lookin at puttin a full system on mine with cold air. dont know much about exhausts n brands!:cheers:

[thumpin!]

do u know or can recommend any place, im lookin at puttin a full system on mine with cold air. dont know much about exhausts n brands!:cheers:

Marranos at Croydon, you go in there and the place is so clean it doesn't even look like a workshop, he treats your car like its his own and if your not happy with the result he will return your car to the way it was when you drove it in, minus any costs. His name is Sonny, give him a call

[jabba]

thanks thumpin, sounds sweet

[Red_Ice]

or drop down and see

eddie at penrith exhaust 10% discount

and ya herd my system there jabba he does a great job

cheers
redice

[VT6]

hello Toddles, how's the blankie???.... ;)

Yea, its going good :D keeps me warm at nights.

Yes it is.

ahk, well i do feel the difference with mine, on cold morns and that. but it does give it some gettup n go. but in thinking of modifying mine a bit, just gotta see if it would work ;)

but as for the placebo afffect.... i take enuff pills and placebos dont work! hahah :D

i think the note out of my car has alot gotten alot better! :D but thats to change soon aswell

[GMMAD]

Marranos at Croydon, you go in there and the place is so clean it doesn't even look like a workshop, he treats your car like its his own and if your not happy with the result he will return your car to the way it was when you drove it in, minus any costs. His name is Sonny, give him a call
another vote for Sonny
top bloke ,quality work with out the bulls@#t

[thumpin!]

another vote for Sonny
top bloke ,quality work with out the bulls@#t

You're not wrong mate

[NE71ME]

CAI setups are the cheapest way to make power,also hooking up with a high performance air filter ie K&N.u will also notice more induction noise as well,perfect expample is as a joke i have put a K&N pod on my mrs hyundai getz,with no other mods it has more pickup (and with 79kw at the fly,every bit helps) and now sounds like something off fast and the furious once it passed 3500 rpm all the way till 6g redline