VS V8 CIA

[Phillbert]

Hi guys i just picked up a '98 Series3 VS V8 Ute
It is missing the air intake that sits above the radiator.

I was thinking of putting a CIA on it.
Should I put Mace CIA or the Big Mouth OTR
They are about the same price $300

Thanks.

 

[VS 5.0]

Less heat soak from the Mace compared to OTR.

 

[wraith]

I wouldn't bother with either really. Had factory radiator scoop which did basically nothing. Had a Mace. Looked like cheap crap with the corrugated hose etc.

 

[Phillbert]

Thanks guys

 

[vr304]

I put one of those mace intakes on my old vr clubsport it did make a little bit of difference not anything to write home about, the ole 5l doesn't respond like the newer LS engines do to air intake changes although the induction sound is cool if your worried about the corrugated pipe looking ugly you could always get an alloy pipe made up and get some of the blue silicon joiners at each end

 

[wraith]

Or do what I did get rid of the lot and go carby style manifold

 

[afstruct]

With the carby style ones does cutting hole in bonnet and fitting at least the lower style reverse cowl make any difference or just a matter of what look you want

 

[wraith]

Didn't have to cut a hole or anything out of the bonnet. Throttle response and induction noise was epic though.

 

[Immortality]

What top radiator hose is that?

 

[Phillbert]

Thanks guys
Not really into reverse cowl look (in saying that i do like the monaro bonnet on the VS)

I don't want to get carried away with it as much as i would like too lol.