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01-07-2010, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide
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hi,
i just brought a 02 XR6 VCT its all stock and i was just wondering what to do to get more power from it? any sort of Mods? |
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01-07-2010, 11:30 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth
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Hi Adrian,
I'd start by looking at your intake (on the cheap try looking for a larger air intake off an AUII/III XR8 or BA XR6Ts) and a high flow filter (K&N or similar). Then your exhaust. Extractors (Pacemaker 4499s or 4480s), a high flow cat and a 2.5 inch sports system. Finish it off with a custom tune if your budget allows for it and you will have a very nice package. Check out other member's VCTs in the workshop builds for other ideas. Cheers, Ian
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01-07-2010, 11:47 AM
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AFF Whore
Join Date: Apr 2009
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I threw a 2.5" exhaust, only cat back mind you, did the intake, high flow air filter and thats about it, definatly has more stick than it used to. I would go the whole hog with extractors and cat if your budget permits.
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01-07-2010, 12:13 PM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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Diff gears, full exhaust, stall, intake and tune.
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01-07-2010, 12:36 PM
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Location: Adelaide
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what is your budget Adrian?
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01-07-2010, 02:23 PM
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Most people go for extractors, 2.5" exhaust and a high-flow cat as a first step. The average results are somewhere around an added 15 kW at the wheels.
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01-07-2010, 06:46 PM
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01-07-2010, 08:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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i always thought one of these would be a nice vct mod for those with spare spondoolie........flutters eyelids
 http://www.capa.com.au/kits_ford_au_6cyl.htm |
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01-07-2010, 10:43 PM
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thanks guys, at the moment i have planned to soon definetly do the catback exhuast thinking a redback high flow cat and pacemaker extractors, i have just purchased a K&N filter, just want to do performance things over time not in a big rush.
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02-07-2010, 08:51 AM
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roughly how much would a nice setup cost including extractors, exhaust, catback and installation/labour?
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02-07-2010, 09:15 AM
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when you say catback i'm gonna assume you mean a hi-flow cat because catback just means 'downstream of your catalytic converter'
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02-07-2010, 11:38 AM
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sorry yea i meant high-flow cat. $1500 seems a pretty fair price
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10-07-2010, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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get extractors but make sure you get pacemaker 4480's they have more power.
i have 4499's on mine and from what ive read i could gain 2/3 more Rwkw if i had 4480's. other then that all thats been stated is well and good. a cold air intake doesn't cost that much. just hit up a wrecker and bunnings. Quote:
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10-07-2010, 02:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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nothing beats an air pump for instant large horse power increase
.....or wallet shrinkage:(
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VCT More Power Please!
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