adz Member 8 Member For: 17y 1m 21d Posted 27/02/08 02:00 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 02:00 AM Hey guys, thinking about changing the plenum on my n/a. Is it worth it, wil I notice the power increase?Im looking for more power and some sexy under the hoodAny suggestionsCheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 27/02/08 02:25 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 02:25 AM I remember reading a similar topic last year so you might want to try the search function From memory, there were little gains to be had but there definitely was improvement. There are lots better 'bang for your buck' mods out there for the NA so just do a bit of research.Good luck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM1111 Member 631 Member For: 17y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: newcastle Posted 27/02/08 03:00 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 03:00 AM a turbo under the hood would be sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 8m 29d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 27/02/08 03:28 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 03:28 AM I'm not familiar with anyone that has done it, but it could potentially improve the power and response that can be tuned into the car as long as the intake is matched with an equally good exhaust. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache_dj Member 145 Member For: 19y 5m 4d Location: Auckland NZ Posted 27/02/08 03:34 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 03:34 AM I wouldn't spend the money on a Nizpro or Process West plenum but if you made something yourself it could be done for a reasonable price and still look and perform well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 2m 30d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 27/02/08 03:34 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 03:34 AM Becareful changing the plenum on an N/A. They are designed in a way to have a variable intake length which improves low down torque. Installing a plenum like the ones you see designed for the turbo would not be an improvement down low. Might find it becomes very doey. If you've got a variable intake design that's better than factory then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 27/02/08 09:45 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 09:45 AM (edited) Its been done dude, not much gain to be had, theres a mate on Ford Forums who built a twin Throttle body set up and says he got a heap on extra power out of it.Try calling Ford and asking when the new falcons parts will be ready for ordering. You never know the new intake maybe a bolt on and it could be cheap, you never know till you ask???Have you done any other mods yet? Edited 27/02/08 09:46 AM by NOS XR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 6m 10d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 27/02/08 10:13 AM Share Posted 27/02/08 10:13 AM I've seen a test conducted on a N/A Ford 6 with the CRD plenum and it went backwards.Making a plenum is a lot more complex than just the making the shape of the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Member 259 Member For: 20y 5m 3d Gender: Male Posted 03/03/08 09:37 AM Share Posted 03/03/08 09:37 AM Hmm interesting question. Most guys are too scared to try this. The only way to find out is do it. Heck I might do it for fun anyway. If the plenum is done correctly there should be very good power and torque increases. It seems that people don't really know how to make them complement potential power increases from modified engines. Maybe I will give it a try for a hobby and sell them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 05/03/08 10:38 AM Share Posted 05/03/08 10:38 AM You know my style mate, I try never to discourage anyone from giving some idea a go.BUTAsk Dan about how his NIZPRO in take went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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