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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:04 pm 
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I have finally got my first XR8 and am lovin it!! BA XR8 and it is my new love, the wife and kids haven`t seen me all weekend.

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I have ordered a CAI kit from the Fern Gully lads and expect it to make it over the ditch in a couple of days. In the meantime I have been searching the forums to see what the options are for the air filter. Almost everyone has gone for the BMC filter. Ford have quoted me $195 so I am thinking of picking one up tomorrow when I get my XR mats.

I am looking for you feedback on how good the BMC is, how much they generally cost, are there any other options beside the factory one. And any kiwis who read this and have one, where you got it from.

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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:37 pm 
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Get more grunt and a much better sound with a pod setup. These boss engines breath hard.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:22 am 
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A few people have gone with a blue power or a G&D Airbox with a pod filter and stainless 3" tube, said to get about 20rwkw's.

And the BMC is sposed to be pretty good, they reckon about 13rwkw's.

When I get the cash im going to try the G&D airbox idea, think its about $650 with the tubing.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:42 am 
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Just picked up and installed the BMC - WOW, either my factory one was rooted or these things are worth their weight in gold. I can say I have a very noticeable difference in power plus much more responsive on the throttle. Can not wait till the CAI arrives.

Just as a side note, these guys got back to me a little to late to confirm they had a filter for the XR8... wonder if anyone has heard of them or used them before?

http://www.greenfilter.co.nz/

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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:25 am 
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Just picked up and installed the BMC - WOW, either my factory one was rooted or these things are worth their weight in gold. I can say I have a very noticeable difference in power plus much more responsive on the throttle. Can not wait till the CAI arrives.

Just as a side note, these guys got back to me a little to late to confirm they had a filter for the XR8... wonder if anyone has heard of them or used them before?

http://www.greenfilter.co.nz/

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you intake left in todays post, should only take a couple of days to arrive.

best bang for you buck for under $100 !!!
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:32 am 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
{USERNAME} wrote:
Just picked up and installed the BMC - WOW, either my factory one was rooted or these things are worth their weight in gold. I can say I have a very noticeable difference in power plus much more responsive on the throttle. Can not wait till the CAI arrives.

Just as a side note, these guys got back to me a little to late to confirm they had a filter for the XR8... wonder if anyone has heard of them or used them before?

http://www.greenfilter.co.nz/

Cheers


you intake left in todays post, should only take a couple of days to arrive.

best bang for you buck for under $100 !!!


whats the best filter/CAI setup for an xr6 turbo?

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:42 pm 
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you intake left in todays post, should only take a couple of days to arrive.

best bang for you buck for under $100 !!![/quote]

Cheers dude :D I will update my pics once I have it in along with the new badges on. Thanks again for your helpful service in getting them across to me at the best price.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:55 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
{USERNAME} wrote:
{USERNAME} wrote:
Just picked up and installed the BMC - WOW, either my factory one was rooted or these things are worth their weight in gold. I can say I have a very noticeable difference in power plus much more responsive on the throttle. Can not wait till the CAI arrives.

Just as a side note, these guys got back to me a little to late to confirm they had a filter for the XR8... wonder if anyone has heard of them or used them before?

http://www.greenfilter.co.nz/

Cheers


you intake left in todays post, should only take a couple of days to arrive.

best bang for you buck for under $100 !!!


whats the best filter/CAI setup for an xr6 turbo?


on a XR6 turbo I would use the typhoon intake (behind headlamp)
and a BMC or K&N filter. Best bang for your buck.

simply cut a hole into your airbox for the intake or we can supply a lower aircleaner box with the intake
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:31 pm 
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MilleniumFalcon i highly recommend the Blue Power cai with 3" induction pipe from Aussie Car Enhancements. That is the best value for money with the boss/3v, after putting it on a second intake and bmc filter doesnt even come close to what it offers and will leave you with a big grin while driving :)

 

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