Hoddo
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Alrite guys, so... I've been thinking thru mods I'd like to apply to my car.
It then dawned on me that I left an induction kit on a car I just scrapped!   
anywho, Im running a 1.4 16v Corsa B, whats the best induction kit to get for it and whats the best price I could be looking @?
cheers - Dan
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topshot_2k
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K&N ind kit sound awesome on that engine. Get a heat shield from demon tweeks aswell.
filter £50-60
Heat Shield £8
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Dean_W
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Ideally, you need a sealed unit.
Like a Viper or BMC. Another option is to modify your existing airbox and then fit a free flowing panel filter.
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Teknologikal
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Where can you get the free flowing panel filters from and how much are they? I'm thinking of doing my airbox (derestricting/drilling)....
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topshot_2k
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no point might aswell use ind kit. save time, you wont see any gains with either setup but the ind kit will sound much much better
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Teknologikal
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Well topshot, you know this has been debated lately and rather than spend £60-70 I'd prefer to drill my box tbh.....there's mixed feelings about this whole drilled airbox vs induction kit thing 
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
ind kit will sound much much better
Also, loose power due to the hot air that is in the engine bay.
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Teknologikal
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Speak of the devil and he appears (not directed at Dean, just the topic)
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Hoddo
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quote:
Originally posted by Teknologikal
Where can you get the free flowing panel filters from and how much are they? I'm thinking of doing my airbox (derestricting/drilling)....
Yeah, If an induction kit is drawing hot air , then surely drilling is a better choice?
I've Quoted Tek, because I'd also like to know where I can get a free flowing panel filter from!
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Teknologikal
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The only reason I'm drilling and derestricting is due to the debate in a recent thread....I see no point spending £60-70 only to find that I've wasted my money.
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Hoddo
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drilling and derestricting provides the same benifits doesnt it?
and because of the drilling you get a cool sound anyway?
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Teknologikal
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Easier if you look here.
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Dave A
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
Another option is to modify your existing airbox and then fit a free flowing panel filter.
the best option in my opinion. spending £200 on a viper type of thing is the stupidest thing I can think of. £200 for maybe 3 bhp???
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Teknologikal
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And I'd never spend £200 to do it 'properly' Insane.....
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
ind kit will sound much much better
Also, loose power due to the hot air that is in the engine bay.
my GTi-6 has not lost any power since fitting K&N?
as for hot air, thats what the heat shield and air feeds are for
best result if you have the time is fit K&N cone into the air box, dont drill it for gods sake just rig a big air feed to it
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
drilling and derestricting provides the same benifits doesnt it?
and because of the drilling you get a cool sound anyway?
if the heat shield is full of holes how can it stop heat soak
plus it gets very hot also, stainless steel heat shield with 2 air feeds is the answer i tell you
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JayT
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from all these responses, it seems like you would be better off just leaving the original airbox alone, therefore = no problems!
[Edited on 15-11-2006 by corsa boy Jay T]
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Teknologikal
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
if the heat shield is full of holes how can it stop heat soak
Simple, don't drill the holes on the engine side  Cost = next to nothing.
[Edited on 15-11-2006 by Teknologikal]
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Teknologikal
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
the best option in my opinion. spending £200 on a viper type of thing is the stupidest thing I can think of. £200 for maybe 3 bhp???
£200 that could go towards throttle bodies or any other performance related modification rather than cosmetic or audible enhancements Once I get the bodywork sorted I'll start under the bonnet and induction kits will not be on my agenda.....
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