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sri_baby
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23rd May 11 at 20:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi there I'm looking into getting a power box for me Corsa and was wondering how good they are ? And does it change the sound of the car ? And if anyone has one do you fancy sellin me it lol
AlexW
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Pros
More top end power
Quicker throttle responce
Makes a few things easier to work on
Bay can look better with one fitted IMO.

Cons
Lose a bit of torque low down

Cant comment on induction noise as I can't remember.

Teamed with a few other things it makes a big difference.
Chris F
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23rd May 11 at 20:48   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Stays on the power better at top end!
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They sound different with them on yeah. Better imo
Pete_vxl
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There are no cons unless it isnt sealed properly. Gives off a good noise but it sounds very nice matched up with an exhaust manifold and drilled airbox or cone.
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they're worth the money IF your up for doing the work as its a fidley job fitting it! iv got one on mine, and it DOES improve the torque at the top end it still pulls when it hits the limiter so really it could do with being lifted another 500rpm or something, it does remove some torque from down low tho but when you get in that torque band my god doesnt it just keep on pulling!! the induction note is ALOT deeper due to having only half a metre induction instead of like 1.5metres lol here's my engine bay with one fitted.
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23rd May 11 at 22:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


Best inlet you can get, thats the original and there was only about 3 made!
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24th May 11 at 01:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
why is that better than a mantzel?
Alex_Rally
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cos its rare ...... lol
sri_baby
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24th May 11 at 06:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers guys just need t try and track one down now lol what sort of price am I looking at payin ?
Alex_Rally
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deneven has 1 for 80quid
Chris F
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
why is that better than a mantzel?


Half the price, plus it's been on my car! Win
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24th May 11 at 08:19   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i got my mantzel for £40

better win
sri_baby
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Do u fancy sellin it lol
sri_baby
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just been offered a power box the metal is about 3-5mm thick ive heard that if the metal is to thin it will be a problem with air leaks as the metal bends
Aerox-lad
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thats right mate. i had one which was 3mm alloy. stay well away mate. buy cheap buy twice trust me.
sri_baby
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so best is to stay away from this onw then lol
fazza
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Genuine mantzel look much better imo
fazza
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Just realised the strut brace goes right across the writing
joes_1.4_16v_sport
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24th May 11 at 16:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
This was mine before I sold her on...














Pro's - Lots more top end / lot more smoother.

Con's - Expensive / None other then that.




[Edited on 24-05-2011 by joes_1.4_16v_sport]
ryanlockie
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Love that fella ^
sri_baby
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what do you mean expensive ???? expensive to run or expensive to buy and that looks smart as hell joe
Alex_Rally
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joe thts the biggest filter iver ever seen lol
Alex_Rally
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fazza are they home made that plug lead cover u have fitted in the pic?
joes_1.4_16v_sport
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Correct me if im wrong (probly)

As the car is getting more air the ECU will in turn send more fuel through. Thus sqaushing your petrol needle.

Not like 100 miles to a tank like but I noticed abit of a dip in fuel ecconomy when pressing on after installing it.



Believe me people. If you can afford a decent "branded" powerbox ie: Lexmaul, Mantzel or Dbilas then it won't bother you.


Got a video here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxadFziFDcM







It sucks like a crack hoe.

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