Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 12/10/11 10:08 PM Share Posted 12/10/11 10:08 PM Hey all,Recently I fitted a Cold air induction I purchased off fleabay,, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COLD-AIR-INTAKE-KIT-FG-XR6-TURBO-XR6-6-CYL-ALL-FG-6CYL-MODELS-/350494826082?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519b1e9e62I didn't pay attention to the instructions properly and not realising I had to cut it to clear the IC piping I heard a very loud crack as I tried to forcefully push the side panel into place.. Headlight still works.. But there is a bit of play in the IC piping that is right near passenger side headlight. It's also worth noting that I changed the cone pipe at the same time and I haven't got a lid on the new Air box yet as it started to piss down rain so I went inside and hid.. Power wise it doesn't really feel any different.. But the induction sound has increased alot.. But now when I let off the throttle after giving it a bootfull I get this FFFFSSSSSSSHHHHHHOOOOOOOO noise.. Is this just the blow off valve letting go into the crossover making more noise because of the pod filter? Or have I managed the crack something essential? Or how would I tell? I couldn't notice any air escaping while a mate was revving it up but it's hard to tell given the location of the piping.Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
234Fpv Donating Members 522 Member For: 13y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Yeppoon qld Posted 12/10/11 10:56 PM Share Posted 12/10/11 10:56 PM I reckon you'd notice if you cracked the intercooler piping. The noise will probably be the turbo flutter because if the pod and silencer cone being replaced.Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1148795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 12/10/11 11:00 PM Author Share Posted 12/10/11 11:00 PM Yeah I thought it'd just be the flutter but it isn't actually a fluttery noise.. It's just one big gas release sound.. Like taking the lid off a coke bottle really fast.. I was fairly sure performance would be effected if I had a hole in the intake pipe.. If anything it feels a little bit better lower down (According to the bumometer anyways).. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1148797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
234Fpv Donating Members 522 Member For: 13y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Yeppoon qld Posted 12/10/11 11:42 PM Share Posted 12/10/11 11:42 PM I've never blown a cooler pipe myself but when a mate did his on his wrx it was hugely noticeable. No boost. Maybe there is a small leak somewhere. I have heard they won't flutter but will whoosh with pipe leaks. I'm sure someone here with more experience will be able to help. I'm still on my L's haha Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1148804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 13/10/11 12:40 AM Author Share Posted 13/10/11 12:40 AM Cheers for the response though mate.. Probably should have a boost gauge or something so I'd know for sure.. I might just see how it runs at Benaraby next week.. If it takes me 16 seconds to do the 1/4 I'll know there is a problem.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1148818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 13y 11m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 13/10/11 03:38 AM Share Posted 13/10/11 03:38 AM (edited) I bought a boost gauge for 60bux some time ago. Piece of p1ss to fit up. Its not even in a holder I just spray painted the back of it black and squeezed it in the bottom setion in front of the gear shifter. I changed the back light to a blue led to match the footwell lights. TBH I have had a fair few ppl jump in the car and no-one has even noticed it. Just make sure you hide the cable and what not well. You can get power from the ciggy lighter.It is dodgy I know but in saying that its a handy tool for 60bux and can be taken back out in a matter of a minute or 2. Edited 13/10/11 03:39 AM by Kroozin Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1148852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 13/10/11 10:44 AM Author Share Posted 13/10/11 10:44 AM Yeah I am picking one up from rapeco tomorrow.. Since I may not have time due to work to fit it.. Anyone else know how to detect a busted IC pipe? The new intake and cone pipe replacement seems frikkin loud so I'm not sure if that is normal. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1149006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stazza_Brendan Donating Members 686 Member For: 15y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Mackay QLD Posted 13/10/11 12:08 PM Share Posted 13/10/11 12:08 PM If its a big enough leak car will be sluggish. If auto get someone to stand beside (not in front for obvious reasons) with bonnet up and see if can hear air rushing out somewhere. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1149028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrettba03 Member 78 Member For: 13y 10m Gender: Male Location: Sydney West Posted 13/10/11 04:22 PM Share Posted 13/10/11 04:22 PM (edited) I had exact same noise on mine about 2 weeks ago.thought it real weird cause felt more responsive down low but less power boosting with revs.rubber on throttle body connecting crossover slipped off ever so slightly.Really loud turbo spooling sound and pssshhh was actually big boost leak.You might be rightMaybe it was only even the end of a pipe popping out...had this on my ba so many times ive lost count...I have to put it back in and tighten when ive been working on something on the car. Edited 13/10/11 04:26 PM by Garrettba03 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1149045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrettba03 Member 78 Member For: 13y 10m Gender: Male Location: Sydney West Posted 13/10/11 04:32 PM Share Posted 13/10/11 04:32 PM (edited) piece of hose and ear/face is the way to check air leaks...but revving on idle I dunno if ud get enuff pressure to find it...maybe?I know when I connected my new intercooler and was blowing it out revving on idle prior to connecting it to the throttlebodythere was lots of air blowing at least 2m away to make a dangling doily on the fridge go absolutely nuts...so maybe? Edited 13/10/11 04:33 PM by Garrettba03 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/77315-how-do-you-tell-if-there-is-a-break-in-the-ic-piping/#findComment-1149046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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