Has anyone in Sydney done this simple DIY mod?
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Has anyone in Sydney done this simple DIY mod?
VFAD (Variable Fresh Air Duct) removal or alternatively capping the vacuum hose to keep it open all the time?
Here is the DIY thread- https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-removing-vfad-148881/
I like the part halfway through where people work out you just need to cap a hose off to keep the VFAD open the whole time, therefore feeding more fresh air to the engine. It seems like a mod that has no drawbacks. Do you guys agree or am I missing something?
Here is the DIY thread- https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-removing-vfad-148881/
I like the part halfway through where people work out you just need to cap a hose off to keep the VFAD open the whole time, therefore feeding more fresh air to the engine. It seems like a mod that has no drawbacks. Do you guys agree or am I missing something?
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I can't see any draw backs. More air = more power. Especially since the 2003's (not sure if it's auto only) don't have a vfad...
Edit: Plus, the ms/aem intakes require you to remove it (plus plug the vacum line).
Edit: Plus, the ms/aem intakes require you to remove it (plus plug the vacum line).
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I agree and was hoping there was someone in Sydney I could have help me do it. I mean just point to the right hose to cap? I can't see any drawbacks. It seems win-win. It is just to keep the car quiet at low speed by starving the engine of air..
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To me this falls into the "more noise for doubtful benefit" category.
People have frigged around with intakes since the Renesis was released and I've yet to see any evidence of appreciable power gains. More air doesn't necessarily equal more power if the intake has already been optimised.
People have frigged around with intakes since the Renesis was released and I've yet to see any evidence of appreciable power gains. More air doesn't necessarily equal more power if the intake has already been optimised.
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Well it started on Sunday when a mate and I put in a second oil cooler. When we took the bumper off I was shocked to see where the factory airbox is fed from. It points sideways behind the bumper which to me seems that the air it draws would be warm engine air at best. So I thought that I may get the Odula duct to feed the box with better air at a better angle. While researching the Odula duct found people who were removing or disabling the VFAD.
I've read the pros and cons of it on a long thread and it seems that it is something that starves the engine of air in order to keep it quieter at low speeds rather than something that is there to optimise the air flow to the airbox.
I've read the pros and cons of it on a long thread and it seems that it is something that starves the engine of air in order to keep it quieter at low speeds rather than something that is there to optimise the air flow to the airbox.
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Yes, I've read the long discussions too - and my point stands. Lots of conjecture, bugger all hard evidence...but if you want to play, go for it.
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To me this falls into the "more noise for doubtful benefit" category.
People have frigged around with intakes since the Renesis was released and I've yet to see any evidence of appreciable power gains. More air doesn't necessarily equal more power if the intake has already been optimised.
People have frigged around with intakes since the Renesis was released and I've yet to see any evidence of appreciable power gains. More air doesn't necessarily equal more power if the intake has already been optimised.
When will guys get it through their heads that Mazda have done EVERYTHING they possibly could to get the Max power out of the Renny in NA form.
Turbo IMO is the only way to get more HP and Torque.
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Or supercharging, agreed.
I fitted a catback because the stock car sounds like a vacuum cleaner on speed and Hymee's design dissipates boot heat better but I've ignored the intake side of things on the basis that Mazda thoroughly developed the breathing of the Renesis and I don't need induction noise added to my exhaust noise. Until someone posts some reliable before and after dyno information, I'm happy to stick to that view.
But, as posted earlier, people seem to like to play with intakes as much as they like fitting after market exhausts, so who am I to spoil their fun...
I fitted a catback because the stock car sounds like a vacuum cleaner on speed and Hymee's design dissipates boot heat better but I've ignored the intake side of things on the basis that Mazda thoroughly developed the breathing of the Renesis and I don't need induction noise added to my exhaust noise. Until someone posts some reliable before and after dyno information, I'm happy to stick to that view.
But, as posted earlier, people seem to like to play with intakes as much as they like fitting after market exhausts, so who am I to spoil their fun...
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I'm running N/A without the v-fad at the moment. any benefit is barely noticeable. it is noisier but does sound kind of cool.
I think an odula or revi duct for cooler air would be nice and would make a noticeable difference.
I think an odula or revi duct for cooler air would be nice and would make a noticeable difference.
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Hmm, l'm not sure about power gain (I went from bone stock to an AEM). I can tell you however, an AEM adds nowhere near the same amount of power as an over the rad cai on a V8 commodore...
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Would be good to see some hard numbers instead of butt impressions...
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You guys have successfully talked me out of it, sorry! It was this link from Andrew that changed my mind finally- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_l ... e_manifold
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Try a Gtech, Dynolicious or if you have cash - VBox Racelogic. ie on road dyno.
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You guys have successfully talked me out of it, sorry! It was this link from Andrew that changed my mind finally- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_l ... e_manifold
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So you think something like the Odula duct would still be beneficial? There has to be a better way to feed the air than that tube that sucks warm air from behind the bumper surely!
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Interesting but very expensive looking! I'm not big on body kits actually. I tend to stick to mods that do stuff rather than look good. I like the look of some kits but prefer to spend the money in other areas. I would have already ripped it off by now as well. It's hard enough getting in and out of driveways now without a kit!
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Matt, we have debated looks v functionality already this week. The point wasn't to identify the body kit but the fact you can quite simply open up that low rpm runner to fresh air. This is one way, I have seen it done on an OEM front end and I can imagine you could do it quite ... stealthily.
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I've seen that before too. Before you start cutting holes in things I'd think long and hard about functionality v resale. I think most punters would run a mile from a car with that kind of mod...
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OK ... I will clarify again...I am not saying anyone should or needs to cut into anything. Having said that, how do you think the VFAD removed with a ruddy great snorkel is going to affect resale?
Matt is a creative guy, I am sure he can find a way to do it without cutting...I can think of a few.
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Matt is a creative guy, I am sure he can find a way to do it without cutting...I can think of a few.
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OK ... I will clarify again...I am not saying anyone should or needs to cut into anything. Having said that, how do you think the VFAD removed with a ruddy great snorkel is going to affect resale?
Matt is a creative guy, I am sure he can find a way to do it without cutting...I can think of a few.
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Matt is a creative guy, I am sure he can find a way to do it without cutting...I can think of a few.
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And to clarify, I'm not trying to stymie anyone's creativity - just suggesting that as the benefits are hardly mind blowing (pardon the pun), Matt might like to think twice before spending time and money on it.