Ciaran Thooperrrrrrr Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: NOR, Western Australia Posted 05/06/12 03:35 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 03:35 AM (edited) Lads/LadiesCan I get a list of known, relatively easy and cheap/free DIY things that will help with improving the T's response/power/drive?Things I know so far areClean boost solenoidClean throttle bodyK&N Air filter + F6 Intake or similarRemove all unnecessary paint and boltsWith the lower intake, what benefit would the F6 snorkel have (if any) over say, drilling a large hole where you'd connect it up?CheersI'm also looking for things that don't require a tune. Yes I know a tune will give me best performance and gain and what not, but just after non-tune improvements.fap Edited 05/06/12 03:36 AM by Ciaran 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 13y 11m 8d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/12 03:43 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 03:43 AM (edited) Cat BackWeld the waste gate shut... Edited 05/06/12 03:44 AM by rbjet 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 05/06/12 03:48 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 03:48 AM ECU's in these cars are designed to try and fight making more power with any modifications. Hence tune.P.S I've done everything on your list and noticed NO difference in power. Just noise. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 8d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 05/06/12 04:01 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 04:01 AM Keep it on topic please people.For those that may have missed it:http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80460-thread-spamming/page__pid__1249558#entry1249558 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual harrassment panda I see a red door and I want to paint it black Donating Members 5,919 Member For: 15y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Far north queensland Posted 05/06/12 04:18 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 04:18 AM rbjet - I thought cat was the main restriction and catback was just for noise?My tips for cheap and easy and not requiring a tune is get the suspension sorted. will make a massive difference to the performance and feel of the car.Ok so it's not that cheap but if you don't want a tune then your options are limited. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 13y 11m 8d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/12 04:23 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 04:23 AM The cat is the main restriction but a cat back will help and doesn't require a re tune. It may not be the cheapest thing on the market nor net the highest gains but there's not much you can do without a tune. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Thooperrrrrrr Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: NOR, Western Australia Posted 05/06/12 04:29 AM Author Share Posted 05/06/12 04:29 AM Figured these would be the responses, a tune is such a huge requirement/restriction on these cars init.Okay, what about the F6 snorkel vs big mofo hole in air box? Any difference? If it's all same-same, I'd rather just get the drill out and save myself ~$100. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 13y 11m 8d Gender: Male Posted 05/06/12 04:34 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 04:34 AM Get the drill out it is then. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidald Me Donating Members 360 Member For: 18y 1m 3d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 05/06/12 04:59 AM Share Posted 05/06/12 04:59 AM Power costs money however on the plus side my tune resulted in better fuel economy despite the power gains. I think a snorkel would give a better air flow than a hole where the snorkel mounts. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Thooperrrrrrr Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: NOR, Western Australia Posted 05/06/12 05:04 AM Author Share Posted 05/06/12 05:04 AM Yeah my last T was tuned and it was much better, but atm an xcal3 and tune plus other things (better off getting it all done at once) is a bit pricey for me.Why do you think the snorkel would be better? Grabbing colder air as it's sucking further from the engine bay? That's the thing I'm trying to get an understanding on. Whether it does have a better effect or not. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/80462-minimal-cost-diy-improvements/#findComment-1249615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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