View Full Version : From k&n to airbox
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 12:53
Finally after a year of the k&n i've opted for a standard airbox. Swapped with NaplesValver off of here.
Before
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/Scott16v/Engine%20bay/DSCF1672.jpg
Half bolted on
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/Scott16v/Engine%20bay/DSCF1673.jpg
On
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/Scott16v/Engine%20bay/DSCF1676.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/Scott16v/Engine%20bay/DSCF1675.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/Scott16v/Engine%20bay/DSCF1677.jpg
Off out to see how different it sounds now, will report back later :)
don't be too scared by the extra p000000000000000wa!
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 14:22
^lol
:D Less sound but a noticeable difference on how responsive it is, has a bit more pull around 2k now whereas with the k&n it seamt all noise and no go until you hit nearer 4k, i'd recommend doing it if anybody is thinking of it. Probably miss the roar but i prefer how it drives now, i'm sure a bit of is is psychological but it's still an improvement 8)
A vid on the way.
nice one mate
they do seam better than induction kits. what filter is inside??
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 14:34
Just a standard one mate, will get an itg panel one when i've got a bit of cash spare
dan290888
08-06-2006, 14:49
Love the carbon but...
get the ends of your strut brace sprayed naples! 8)
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 15:01
Hmm possibly, although if i get red samco hoses i'll want it to match them 8)
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 15:45
http://www.zippyvideos.com/2684740435331686/airboxvid/*scott16v
Dodgy video of it :wink:
you've been trying to polish ur engine parts mate!! :wink:
looks good tho n airbox is better!! you sorted a cold air feed?! :twisted:
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 16:36
just used the standard feed mate, was all still there. I've had two attempts at polishing it now and it's still too dull :x doesn't really help trying to do it on the car is suppose :lol:
Oh yeah, how did you get all your black rubber pipes so clean? Or are they new? tried wiping mine and stuff but they still go dull :-k
up close mate they aint that tidy! all i do is everytime i clean the bay, which is weekly, they get a go over with a wipe that my missus dad gets from his work. they are like ethanol soaked or summit i think but they are quality for bay cleaning! 8)
Get some heatwrap on that box too mate. I redone mine and it looks ok. Probably doesnt do a great deal but every little help :wink:
Need to sort a cold feed for mine but it looks shit without the fogs :?
Heatwrapped box
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/andipeat/dfhgf001.jpg
bass_direct
08-06-2006, 19:07
I'm going out to put my standard airbox and take the pipercross off, see what difference it makes 8)
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 19:10
Get some heatwrap on that box too mate. I redone mine and it looks ok. Probably doesnt do a great deal but every little help :wink:
Need to sort a cold feed for mine but it looks s**t without the fogs :?
Heatwrapped box
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/andipeat/dfhgf001.jpg
hmm i'm not sure on that one, idea is right but i don't like the look of it :shock:
Get some heatwrap on that box too mate. I redone mine and it looks ok. Probably doesnt do a great deal but every little help :wink:
Need to sort a cold feed for mine but it looks s**t without the fogs :?
Heatwrapped box
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/andipeat/dfhgf001.jpg
hmm i'm not sure on that one, idea is right but i don't like the look of it :shock:
Well i the old stuff was shitty and coming off, so i took it off anyway to reveal a doggy airbox. So i wrapped it up again :lol:
Shes producing good power, so if isnt broke why fix it?
NaplesValver
08-06-2006, 21:21
thats alot cleaner than i remember it mate, glad u like it though, im havin second thoughts about changing the airbox for a k&n now, ive got an itg in mine too :twisted:
ill put it on for the noise for a little while but when i need to go out and have some pure thrills illput the box back on.
-->NV
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 21:28
Thanks again mate, will get the k&n sent off in the mornin :D
i like erm, mainly cuz they make the engine look RAM PACKED :D
yeah tis true gav, bay looks kinda empty with an ik on! box looks :twisted:
deffo! 8)
but the sound of a k&n is just pure porn!!
:cry: decisions desicions
tis true, i miss that grunt! but my new zorst more than makes up for it, sounds swede!! :twisted:
:D
but
do u know what sounds better dude?
your spoiler being burnt to a crisp!!
http://www.ccfeugene.com/images/eventimages/20050914-CCFLeadershipRetreat/Big%20Fire.jpg
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Scott-16v!
08-06-2006, 21:51
lol i was thinkin wtf i've got a standard spoiler. Quite happy with the sound it makes still, magnex is quite meaty through the gears 8)
i promise every1 that when the spoiler does eventually come off i'll have a proper bonfire with it, just like gav's so kindly illustrated! :P
:wink: i'll bring the fuel!
I like the standard box - you can hear the engine screaming away and THATS a nice sound 8)
^lol
:D Less sound but a noticeable difference on how responsive it is, has a bit more pull around 2k now whereas with the k&n it seamt all noise and no go until you hit nearer 4k, i'd recommend doing it if anybody is thinking of it. Probably miss the roar but i prefer how it drives now, i'm sure a bit of is is psychological but it's still an improvement 8)
A vid on the way.
That's exactly what I thought when I replaced the junked the I/K on mine
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