tuning a vy acclaim for performance?

[lastlegend]

Just a quick question, is it true that fitting a bigger MAF Meter from a V8 on to a V6 helps increase induction over the standard V6 MAF coupled with a good CAI?

My duaghter is about to trade in her VR for a VY Exec so we will be looking to do the same mods to her car...we are based in Brisbane so with the P plate laws we should be fine?

 

[DUK13Y]

Just a quick question, is it true that fitting a bigger MAF Meter from a V8 on to a V6 helps increase induction over the standard V6 MAF coupled with a good CAI?

My duaghter is about to trade in her VR for a VY Exec so we will be looking to do the same mods to her car...we are based in Brisbane so with the P plate laws we should be fine?

A bigger MAF will let in more air but nothing really noticeable. However, I would say the CAI would make a bigger improvement than a bigger MAF.

All performance mods are illegal but nobody would notice the bigger MAF or any internals really without a thorough inspection.

 

[macca69]

wot is a cai wot wot does it do

 

[Junny]

i thought you could get the vy v6's tuned these days?

its a piggy back thingy. and cost 1.3 grand

 

[one_and_only2004]

is that the haltech interceptor thing? from what ive read its a bit dodgy

 

[Junny]

is that the haltech interceptor thing? from what ive read its a bit dodgy

no idea. i asked one of the sponsers here forgot there name haha.

 

[ucrvme]

Don't expect to get some cheap parts and expect massive gains.

Here's a list of some of the N/A, non strocked and non cammed options:

Intake:
K&N Filter = $90
Lukey Filter = $60
2-hole mod = $20-$30
SS inductions = $400
Mace Engineering CAI = $250
Internals:
YT 1.95 High Ratio Rockers = $700
Mace Engineering 1.9 High Ratio Rockers = $450
Mace Engineering 1.98 High Ratio Rockers = $650
Mace Engineering 25mm Plenum/Manifold Spacer = $180
Mace Engineering 25mm Intake Manifold Insulator = $180
Mace Engineering 69mm Throttle Body = $150-$200
Exhaust:
Pacemaker Headers = $350-$450
Single 2.5" cat back = $175-$400
Twin 2.25" SS cat back = $50-$250
Transmission:
Corvette Servo = $45
Billet Servo = $170
Transgo Stage 2 Shift Kit = $200-$250
Diff:
2nd hand LSD = $500
Brand new LSD = $1500
Mini spool = $100
3.9 Diff gears = $200

That should give you a rough guide on how to get it going a bit quicker. Like I said, don't expect massive gains from little money.

please excuse my lack of knowledge as im new to the car scence but i was told that for the CAIs you required a performance tune also the thortle bodies

 

[DUK13Y]

For an OTR without a MAF you need a tune but just a standard CAI with a MAF doesn't require a tune nor does the larger throttle body. The cars computer will just learn itself for these. Having said that, a tune will give more power.

 

[ucrvme]

oh ok thanks DUK13Y

 

[alien]

All states laws seem to be a bit different these days. So if your in vic, look at anything that doesn't involve you touching the engine. (So intake, exhaust, powertrain). I would suggest against doing mods to your engine, for the simple fact that if your caught you get a nice fine and a fair whack of demerits!