Installing air intake v6 3.6L

[Mulla]

This is my first post on this forum, so go easy on me. So I've only recently purchased my first commodore, I was looking at K&N air-intakes and wondering if it will work on the 3.6L alloytec, I've only seen them on the V8. If anyone could shed some light I would really appreciate it

 

[WazzaVN]

A k&n air filter won't get you breaking traction through your gears, but it does help your engine breath a little better by providing better airflow. Also can be sprayed with a gerni when it gets dirty instead of buying a new filter every service.

 

[Kiddo]

The V8 airbox is the same as the V6, so they're interchangable.

If you have an Q's or need some help, just gimme a PM. As long as your not out woop woop i'll give you a hand installing stuff

 

[Munz]

A k&n air filter won't get you breaking traction through your gears, but it does help your engine breath a little better by providing better airflow. Also can be sprayed with a gerni when it gets dirty instead of buying a new filter every service.

There is no tested proof that a washable filter allows an engine to breath better. If this were the case how many dirt particles would be forced into your intake. And spraying with a gerni will wreck the filter, use a tap or a hose

The only upside as you stated is that it can be cleaned at service intervals

 

[Kiddo]

There is no tested proof that a washable filter allows an engine to breath better. If this were the case how many dirt particles would be forced into your intake. And spraying with a gerni will wreck the filter, use a tap or a hose

The only upside as you stated is that it can be cleaned at service intervals

Oh a stock engine, yes. Look at it more as a supporting mod, for larger changes down the track.

 

[WL2005HBD]

The V8 airbox is the same as the V6, so they're interchangable.

If you have an Q's or need some help, just gimme a PM. As long as your not out woop woop i'll give you a hand installing stuff

Due to the MAF though, the actual intakes are not interchangeable.

OP - do the MCAI mod (2hole mod). I did mine, measured the difference between outside temp and the IAT, at WOT it was 5 degrees Celsius, at idle, max 10 degrees Celsius. That's probably as good as you'll get and need. To be honest, I noticed a very minimal change in acceleration.

 

[Kiddo]

Due to the MAF though, the actual intakes are not interchangeable.

OP - do the MCAI mod (2hole mod). I did mine, measured the difference between outside temp and the IAT, at WOT it was 5 degrees Celsius, at idle, max 10 degrees Celsius. That's probably as good as you'll get and need. To be honest, I noticed a very minimal change in acceleration.

I was refering to the filter

 

[commodore665]

you could always spend a bit more and get a Mace CAI an enclosed pod filter that replaces the original air box . I have one on my SV6 , just helps the V6 breath a bit better , gives more torque through the low to mid range , just a thought .

 

[Mulla]

Thanks for the advice guys, the MAF was my main concern with changing it, ill leave that idea for now and just replace the filter.

 

[gman794]

Considering the 6.0 litre V8 version of this model with the L76 motor makes 270kW with the exact same Ryco A1358 air filter that the 3.6 Alloytec takes I think it is pointless to do this.
If the stock air filter can flow enough air to produce 270kW in a 6.0 V8 than it is will definitely flow enough for a much smaller engine.
I think people are under the illusion it developed more power due to the induction noise it makes.
Cheers
gman794