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3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:18 pm
by savage
Hey,

i have been looking at all the different threads on air intakes and have seen a few different intakes
that people have installed on there cars, im wanting to put one on my car but want to get peoples suggestions on the
best one to purches and install. Is it better to go with silicone tubing or aluminum, also guessing that
the best improvements come from having a pod filter as opposed to a panel filter thats currently on it,

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:18 am
by saffarco
Check weapon-r intake.

http://www.weapon-r.com/index.php?act=view_product&id=407

Check the one for Outback H6, it fits in yours..

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:37 am
by savage
Thanks,

Do you think its a worthwhile modification to make,
I noticed from other posts that you have done it to your car?

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:19 pm
by SH30RB
http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15812

both Saffarco and myself have one, and there is another member on the forum who is going to get one.

Saffarco, i belive has just the pipe and a K&N pod filter (Ali, you can chime in here)

and i have the kit they have provided me with fully installed including the cold air upgrade, bar a little modification i made as per the link above.
im also looking at getting their Airbox for legality reasons

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 2:23 pm
by savage
it looks like i might have to go and get myself one of these then,
can you notice the difference in the car with it installed?

I saw your original post and thats what go me thinking about getting one,
i just wasnt sure wether to get the aluminium pipe or a silicone pipe, i think in the
end it would be less work to install if you go with the Weapon R kit

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:01 pm
by kiks
Stock intake is excellent?...

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 3:57 pm
by SH30RB
kiks wrote:Stock intake is excellent?...

Yeah, there is nothing wrong with the stock intake.
However, i chose to try the intake kit out because there was no one else on the forum who had one.

savage wrote:it looks like i might have to go and get myself one of these then,
can you notice the difference in the car with it installed?

I saw your original post and thats what go me thinking about getting one,
i just wasnt sure wether to get the aluminium pipe or a silicone pipe, i think in the
end it would be less work to install if you go with the Weapon R kit


I did initially notice a difference after installation, the car was more revvy, and acceleration felt a tad quicker.
There is nothing wrong with getting an aluminium pipe, as even tho it will get quite hot to touch, the speed that the air is travelling through the pipe will be too quick for it to soak up the heat. unless of course your every day driving is stop start city traffic

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:53 pm
by savage
sounds good t me,

im guessing that the one that yout have installed on your car was
one made for the 2005 h6 outback one as they have the same
engine bay a the liberty

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:07 pm
by SH30RB
yep, thats correct!

are you in Aus? if you are, youll most likely need some sort of air box for legality issues :?

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:21 pm
by savage
yean i am in Aus,

yeah i was looking at a few, there are some plastic heat sheelds that are made for the liberty but im not to sure
if they will fit, might end up having to make one out of aluminum, if i cant find one

have you got any suggestions for one??

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:29 pm
by SH30RB
well, at the moment i havent got one on there. its risky business.
the same company that make the intakes, also make an air box for a Gen3 H6, so i was looking into getting one.

im more than happy to order one this week, fit it when it gets here and let you know?

thats if you can wait :wink:

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:02 am
by saffarco
The weapon r is just a great intake. However, I made use of the pipe only and I am satisfied with it. Of course there has been a clear difference. My advice is to cut the pipe a little (2 in) to utilize the air duct.. You will notice a great sound believe me 

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:32 am
by savage
SH30RB

That would be good i wouldnt mind seeing one installed with the air box, im not in to much of a rush
to get one at the moment,

Saffarco, ill have to do that then, i was hoping to utilize the air duct thats currently there and then also add in another one funning from the
fog light cover up as well,

Do you guys think its worth getting a tune after installing an exhaust system and air intake?

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:13 am
by 3rspecb
savage wrote:Do you guys think its worth getting a tune after installing an exhaust system and air intake?


"yes" :good:

Re: 3.0R Air Intake Recommendation

PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:28 am
by saffarco
Don't forget to install an oil separator kit. The plastic box just before the throttle body might get oil dirt.. would recommend Greddy oil separator kit.. you will need to check the box from time to time, make sure it's clean... good luck