pkaboo Member 38 Member For: 18y 6m 2d Posted 18/01/12 10:53 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 10:53 PM Hi guys,I did a bit of research into the changes in sound and power after fitting the XR8 snorkel with lower airbox and k&n filter to the FG XR6T..... I wasn't really able to find too much info on this and the things that I did find didn't really answer my questions, so I thought I'd post something up for all to see.I mainly wanted to find out what change in induction noise I would get and if I would get any noticeable increase in power.Yesterday I fitted the kit from FTG Auto that sells on Ebay for $285 + I purchased a k&n filter seperately which I picked up for $77 but will normally cost you around $100 from an auto store.It will take no more than 30 minutes to fit and you only need the below:Torx allen key or screwdriver set (only 1 needed, but they generally come as a set)8mm Spanner7mm SpannerPhillips head ScrewdriverPowerI have noticed a little more mid range urgency... It tends to wheelspin a little more aggresively coming onto boost. Haven't really had a chance to test top end yet, but I can't imagine there would be any notable gain.SoundI am very dissapointed to report that the difference in sound is minimal at best.... It's only full throttle that you notice any change at all, and you kinda need to listen out for it.I am a bit pissed off to be honest, because the main reason I bought it is to get a better induction sound. Before anyone mentions growler kits etc, I wanted to keep this as as standard as possible so that there was no drilling or modifications (can be put back to bog stock without knowing there was any change for factory warranty).Is there anything I can do hotside to increase induction sound that is easily reversible to stock (ie. no cutting or drilling)CheersPkaboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 12y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 10:59 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 10:59 PM Don't you need to replace that cone muffler in the piping for more sound in an FG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkaboo Member 38 Member For: 18y 6m 2d Posted 18/01/12 11:01 PM Author Share Posted 18/01/12 11:01 PM Tell me more about this cone muffler?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 12y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 11:09 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 11:09 PM http://www.rapidsystems.com.au/index.php?p=1_114Have a look at the Replacement Intake Pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkaboo Member 38 Member For: 18y 6m 2d Posted 18/01/12 11:20 PM Author Share Posted 18/01/12 11:20 PM I see.... So replacing this hotside pipe removes a restriction and allows for mor intduction sound?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 12y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 11:23 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 11:23 PM Basically that big cone you see on the left of your engine bay is u muffler. Take it off and you'll get more noise. You'll never get a lot with an air box though. You need a proper intake to get full induction noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanBatman G666E Turbo!!! Member 1,008 Member For: 14y 3m 9d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 11:26 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 11:26 PM If you want the induction soundGet it tuned and SMASH in the boost! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 12y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 18/01/12 11:33 PM Share Posted 18/01/12 11:33 PM Or as mexican batman said. Smash in the boost! Your induction sound will be a lot louder with more boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 16y 10m 30d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/01/12 01:14 AM Share Posted 19/01/12 01:14 AM Yeah removing the cone with a standard intake will probably make more noise then what you did but having both should be pretty noticeable. But don't expect it to sound as good as a car with an airbox running more boost.And for the record hot side and cold side piping is a reference to the piping before (hot side) and after (cold side) the inter cooler. Everything before entering the turbo is called the Intake. Just so you don't get confused later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkaboo Member 38 Member For: 18y 6m 2d Posted 19/01/12 05:48 AM Author Share Posted 19/01/12 05:48 AM Thanks for the info DillzI did know the turbo hotside coldside thing, I'm not sure why I posted that... Must have been on crack.. lol. I think I meant turbo side.I really haven't noticed any change from the airbox and K&N change, but do you think there would definitely be a notable difference if I replaced that cone intake pipe as well?Has anyone done this, how did it sound?So is there anywhere besides Rapid Systems to get the prefab intake pipe.... Somewhere local in Adelaide if anyone knows a place?? I checked Exhaust Technology and Marks pricing was going to be way out!Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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