SOXR6T Member 12 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Posted 15/10/08 10:33 AM Share Posted 15/10/08 10:33 AM Hey guys,Just joined the website. To give you an insight, I bought my ute a few months back, it is still standard except for a K&N Air Filter I put in soon after purchase.Firstly, I have noticed in first gear off the line it is very sluggish until the revs reach about 1500-2000rpm. I have tried raising the revs before I take off but it seems to bog down, even if I try to slip the clutch a little. I'm hoping it's not just me driving like a girl... I have been told that an increased airflow (such as a cold air intake) could help fix this problem, but I am not sure where to start. I do want to do a few mods, but certainly don't want to blow the doors off it (just yet).Can anyone give me any guidance regarding cold air intakes and other minor modifications like that that might increase the performance. I don't have any particular budget, but I want to spend within reason. With so many different options around, I am curious to know what the forum thinks.Cheers- Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike XR6T iTs alL DaRDy........ Donating Members 780 Member For: 17y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 15/10/08 10:37 AM Share Posted 15/10/08 10:37 AM welcome buddy, serch throught the forum there is SO much great info on mods mods and more mods,id go for a typhoon extra CIA and get ut self a flash tuner for around 500 and flash it with a 10psi tune and problem solved, u won t know your self, ull have a HUGE grin on your face.and its completely safe and ull save a little fuel as well imo.SO many mods u casn do have a look arounds and enjoy. but feel free to ask if you cant find what your looking 4cheersmike :hiwelcome: p.s u gotta flash it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosti NOT THERE!... THERE! Member 852 Member For: 16y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/10/08 12:03 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 12:03 AM Like Mike said, a Typhoon lower snorkel is generally the first CAI option people go with.You can pick em up on ebay for about $70.Flash tuner is another thing that most people do and they'd have to be the best bang for your buck you'll ever get. Completely transformed my car.Beware with the generic tunes that come supplied on the box though. Because they're not specifically tailored to your individual car, some people have had some issues (small and large).If you go with generic tunes, at least try to get the car on a dyno, just to make sure that everything is happy (AFRs, etc). Or do what I did and save up a little extra cash for a custom tune in which case, if your tuner is worth his salt, you will be as close to "completely safe" as you can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exarsixturbo Dr. Speed Member 784 Member For: 17y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: The land of Politicians, Public Servants, Porno & Pyrotechnics Posted 16/10/08 12:09 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 12:09 AM It's a turbo car bloke, they got nothing until it spools. Just rev it to 3000-3500 and then jump off the clutch. That will sort you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angermagnt Member 57 Member For: 16y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Darwin Posted 16/10/08 12:38 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 12:38 AM that's the way!! but yeah. typhoon CAI will do the trick to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXR6T Member 12 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Posted 16/10/08 06:51 AM Author Share Posted 16/10/08 06:51 AM Cheers guys,Great feedback. I was leaning towards the Typhoon intake and Flash tuner, it's great to get a little reassurance. I notice hardly anybody on any of these forums talks about SS inductions or any other intakes. Not worth their money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike XR6T iTs alL DaRDy........ Donating Members 780 Member For: 17y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 16/10/08 06:57 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 06:57 AM waste of money, thphon secondary snorkle is better as its an extra not a replacement.not to mention the price of the kits.also if u wanna upgrade your cooler piping in most cases the ss would have to go.hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 3m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 16/10/08 07:56 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 07:56 AM SS reductions?? Anybody else rememebr the early ones that got hot and CLOSED? I do. My dog wound up using it as a chew toy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike XR6T iTs alL DaRDy........ Donating Members 780 Member For: 17y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 16/10/08 07:59 AM Share Posted 16/10/08 07:59 AM hahahahahahhaha, rubbish ay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXR6T Member 12 Member For: 16y 2m 14d Posted 16/10/08 08:36 AM Author Share Posted 16/10/08 08:36 AM hahaha... Well I guess it's decided then! I'll start looking around! If you know anyone selling one let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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