Cheap Modifications for your Eseries Part 1

OnLiA6 · Post by **OnLiA6** » September 22nd, 2008, 4:34 pm

wow am i allowed to post a vid of mine???

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 22nd, 2008, 4:43 pm

The consequences may prove fatal.
But you're welcome to do it at your own risk

hot_ed · Post by **hot_ed** » September 22nd, 2008, 11:19 pm

Hey guys, im not terribly mechanicly minded but i was just thinkin to myself, so obviously fitting the pod requires u to remove the whole airbox. from there i guess the adaptor plate screws onto the induction pipe thingy??

i no the idea is COLD air induction so how would u go about re-directing the air?? like im guessing by buying pipe that angles the pod itself away from the engine or something...i've been thinking about a pod for ages, i want a bit of induction noise lol!!

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » September 23rd, 2008, 9:35 am

i didnt take the whole box out of mine, just the lid and filter. the pod is kinda in the box (cause its so long it sits in there a bit) i left the box there so it still gets some cold air

hot_ed · Post by **hot_ed** » September 23rd, 2008, 12:15 pm

oh k, but how did u connect it up?? cos inside the bix its just a hole...unless the pod just pushes in...im not sure id that sounds rite tho!! just pushing it in!!

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 23rd, 2008, 3:02 pm

This is mine. It's hobo gay-spec but I think its what you're looking for

You gotta buy some piping from autobarn and some clamps. Then clamp the piping onto the throttle body and to the pod. Easy as ****. Did mine in about 5 mins when I had no idea.. Which is all the time

thebeast, you'll have it differently though because you have the BBM-type manifold. You'll need more piping to reach into the same area as where mine is but the theory is the same.

BTW, this is the wrong section to be asking questions.
Go here and post questions: http://boostedfalcon.net/viewtopic.php? ... &start=720" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » September 23rd, 2008, 3:29 pm

gerendasi wrote:Wow, didnt think there'd ever be noobs worse than me
This is mine. It's hobo gay-spec but I think its what you're looking for

You gotta buy some piping from autobarn and some clamps. Then clamp the piping onto the throttle body and to the pod. Easy as ****. Did mine in about 5 mins when I had no idea.. Which is all the time
thebeast, you'll have it differently though because you have the BBM-type manifold. You'll need more piping to reach into the same area as where mine is but the theory is the same.

BTW, this is the wrong section to be asking questions.
Go here and post questions: http://boostedfalcon.net/viewtopic.php? ... &start=720" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wont the pod get really dirty very fast there?

hot_ed · Post by **hot_ed** » September 23rd, 2008, 7:05 pm

oh way, so u drilled a hole in the guard then...dunno if i wanna do that tho!! oh so its directly onto the throttle body?? what about maf sensor n shit?? u still need that rite?? i started in the wrong section so i might as well finish it here lol!! my bad!!

and yer is there any guards or deflectors to stop the pod from getting dirty? however it well suck LOTS of clod air from under there

NICE

67rce · Post by **67rce** » October 10th, 2008, 7:58 pm

hot_ed wrote:oh way, so u drilled a hole in the guard then...dunno if i wanna do that tho!! oh so its directly onto the throttle body?? what about maf sensor n shit?? u still need that rite?? i started in the wrong section so i might as well finish it here lol!! my bad!!

and yer is there any guards or deflectors to stop the pod from getting dirty? however it well suck LOTS of clod air from under there NICE

Mate, 6cyl Falcons dont have a MAF, it has all the standard piping to the airbox, but with the airbox out and piping running to under the guard with the pod there

PseudoSarcasm · Post by **PseudoSarcasm** » October 19th, 2008, 11:10 pm

Hey, I've read your writeup a few times, you sure know what you're talking about

What I was wondering though... (I've got a stock EA, And I probably don't need this, but..), if I were to get a bonnet scoop, make up a custom snorkle for it, and a custom POD casing (I like to make things), would that be legal first of all, and would that cool the engine more effectively/efficiently?
I'm slowly working on the oil leaks, new rear main seal for example, but the head is leaking like a pregnant crack wh***, so my main concern is just some extra cooling power, so my rustbucket doesn't die before I fix it up nice and proper

AaronEF8 · Post by **AaronEF8** » October 19th, 2008, 11:16 pm

Cooler air going into the engine doesn't cool the engine, it gives it more power, although the standard snorkel and airbox do a decent job for a near stock car.

Depends on the state you're in as to if it's legal, but I've never seen an E-Series with a bonnet scoop that looked good, except that EL XR8 drag car with the 20B.

IMO, fix the head gasket and oil leaks first.

Dumpsta · Post by **Dumpsta** » October 20th, 2008, 8:40 pm

Guys, the air filters nearly shagged in my gli, wanting to buy a K&N Air Filter to replace it, should I just buy the panel filter to replace the stocko or would a pod be a better buy to go in the filter box?

krisisdog · Post by **krisisdog** » October 20th, 2008, 8:53 pm

Whatever you feel like really. If you get a pod, get a big one though.

Dumpsta · Post by **Dumpsta** » October 22nd, 2008, 7:19 pm

So they both will do the same job? May as well buy the panel in that case, can just throw it in without any mucking around.

graham_h · Post by **graham_h** » November 30th, 2008, 6:47 pm

noob question here
This is the set up on my EA

Can someone explain all the bits please ? Can I just bung a filter on top ?

Oh and all the pipes connected to the air clear assembly ?

Anyone done a cold air intake based on this starting point ?
Thanks
G

Bazza J · Post by **Bazza J** » November 30th, 2008, 7:51 pm

graham_h wrote:noob question here
This is the set up on my EA

Can someone explain all the bits please ? Can I just bung a filter on top ?

Oh and all the pipes connected to the air clear assembly ?

Anyone done a cold air intake based on this starting point ?
Thanks
G

thats the cfi setup, i don't think you can put a pod on it, if you convert to MPFI you can put a pod on with little mucking around

speed.freak · Post by **speed.freak** » November 30th, 2008, 7:57 pm

What he said^^^^^. Tutorial for MPFI conversion here>>>>>> http://boostedfalcon.net/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=79" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » February 2nd, 2009, 7:21 pm

how do you fit the BA snorkle to a EL and get the bonnet to shut.

SnipeZ · Post by **SnipeZ** » February 24th, 2009, 4:42 pm

Lol at that ^^

i dunno mate. never tried. im sure someone on here will have the answers

FOR.0EL · Post by **FOR.0EL** » February 26th, 2009, 10:00 am

thebeast. wrote:how do you fit the BA snorkle to a EL and get the bonnet to shut.

if you got the ba xr6turbo snorkel it should just fit fine maybe need to frill a small hole or 2 to mount it to the original holes in the body or the car... i think its the xr6t ones that fit no worries

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » February 26th, 2009, 8:01 pm

yeah i got it down, just needed to cut some of the snorkel away. fits now

stok3d · Post by **stok3d** » March 7th, 2009, 12:52 pm

as for cold air induction why not just cut the top outa your airbox and put a scoop in you bonnet
i have lol dosent look to bad imo but is very noticable with a worked head /cam / pistons and all that shite lol

heres a pic of the scoop (is it to habib uleah ?)

FOR.0EL · Post by **FOR.0EL** » March 7th, 2009, 1:26 pm

it looks good, id put another so its symetrical or however thats spelt

Phillis · Post by **Phillis** » March 8th, 2009, 12:10 am

or get one of those custom jobs that fit in where the bonnet scoops on an EF/EF bonnet vent is. the one that goes straight down into the aibox? anyone know what im on about?

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » March 9th, 2009, 6:26 pm

but isnt it bad if the filter gets wet?

stok3d · Post by **stok3d** » March 11th, 2009, 10:45 pm

that hole sits snugly on the airbox and its a foam fileter and i keep it slightly oiled (proper air filter stuff) , so yeah

holstar_87 · Post by **holstar_87** » October 27th, 2009, 4:09 pm

Ive got the ss Induction 'big mouth' with k&n in air box... i didnt think it was that much difference. engine would run better as the more air feed in and out the better... right?

BROCKYB8 · Post by **BROCKYB8** » October 28th, 2009, 9:51 am

IVe got some cold air induction setups that im going to put for sale this week

Post by **pHaT`eL** » November 1st, 2009, 11:57 am

SS inductions isnt worth the money. For the price, youd be better off getting the airbox that Brocky is advertising.

jason_EL_POWER · Post by **jason_EL_POWER** » November 4th, 2009, 2:40 pm

Does the snorkel do anything major? Like performance wise?

Phillis · Post by **Phillis** » November 4th, 2009, 5:34 pm

jason_EL_POWER wrote:Does the snorkel do anything major? Like performance wise?

car engines run on air and petrol. the more of each you can get in there at any one time, the better. when i put a BA XR6T snorkel on my EF i didnt notice more power or quicker accelertaion, but there was more throttle response.

jason_EL_POWER · Post by **jason_EL_POWER** » November 4th, 2009, 5:58 pm

Might go into a ford tomorrow to ask how much for a BA xr6t snorkel.

krisisdog · Post by **krisisdog** » November 4th, 2009, 7:51 pm

Should be $35-40.

Amon · Post by **Amon** » November 5th, 2009, 6:02 pm

AaronEF8 wrote:Cooler air going into the engine doesn't cool the engine, it gives it more power, although the standard snorkel and airbox do a decent job for a near stock car.

true but factory ea-ed intakes are pretty restrictive compared to the ef onwards. maybe look at the intakes brocky's selling

psychotic-angel · Post by **psychotic-angel** » November 13th, 2009, 7:30 am

i put an XH snorkel on my ed it had a lip on it tho so i cut it an made it a bit bigger car seems to have a little more pick up and it looks way better

heres a pick it cost me 27 bux all up and it was soooo worth it

dogie456 · Post by **dogie456** » November 16th, 2009, 4:15 pm

anyone thought about using the (ba) xr8 pod filter casing thingy? if i was getting more money my ideal intake stetup would be:
XR6 shaker kit (yes i know ill cop a lot of shit for it)
then going to a second intake hole on the xr8 pod case
then from there to the log manifold....
anyones ideas on the practicality of this? not soooooo keen on the shaker but at least it would be something unique. atm i hav a simple pod sucking up hot air from the engine bay lol. But i have left the snorkle from the original airbox pointing towards it so atleast some cold air would reach it.
Thanks guys
Thorsten

falcon4life · Post by **falcon4life** » February 7th, 2010, 9:00 pm

what about a bbm conversion on eb? is there a thread allready?

Post by **koles318** » June 2nd, 2010, 2:03 pm

purped wrote:
Commando wrote:Go get your car dynoed with your old intake system (panel filter & airbox) and then dynoed with the K&N pod fitted. I'll bet you'll find next to no power difference.

LOL @ "feeling the difference" with a just a pod. You need to have a significant power increase (like 20kw or more) to "feel the difference" in your car's power output. Or a significant driveline change like a manual conversion or shorter diff gears. Or replacing a blocked & collapsed cat... As for "feeling the difference" off the line, that'd be low-rpm stuff wouldn't it... Yep that high-flow pod filter definitely makes the car launch better at 2000rpm
i agree i did it no way you can feel it not off the line nor top in of the revs best mod for your bucks 4.11 diff what first gear lol
only do the pod for looks not for power gain

ps commando how do i know when my cats fuked

if want to really check them then take them out and drop a rock in it and if it doesn't come out then their ok, but if it comes out then their completley fucked.

Another_ef · Post by **Another_ef** » June 2nd, 2010, 9:53 pm

And if the rock stays in the cat then you have a really annoying rattle if you forget to get it out or cant

thebeast. · Post by **thebeast.** » June 3rd, 2010, 6:30 am

just get under that car while its cold and shake the cat, if you can hear it rattle then its broken up and rooted...