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Title: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 10, 2015, 14:54
I bought an induction kit from ebay couple of days ago but i have no idea how to install it   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   does anyone have done this alone and can help me somehow?If someone has time and want we could meet and help me to install it   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   cheers  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: StuC on May 10, 2015, 15:58
What did you get?
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: 1979scotte on May 10, 2015, 16:00
+1

Need to know what you've got. Some after market kits aren't as good as the standard system.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 10, 2015, 16:28
 m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360808097662? ... EBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360808097662?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) m  
this one
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: yiug412 on May 10, 2015, 18:25
I'm looking to buy this and custom heat shield onto it. Would be great if you can feedback after you have installed it please  s:) :) s:)

Thanks!

Louis
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 10, 2015, 19:10
probably I will go somewhere to install it for me,I have no idea how to do that but I will give a feedback  for sure
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Leethesparky on May 10, 2015, 19:13
Take off your filter box and the pipe between the box and throttle body, it will have a small pipe on it that goes to your cam cover, that's the breather..
The big silicone bit you have goes on the throttle body, the bent 90 degree bit goes in that silicone bit,
Put the small silicone pipe on The small sticky outy bit and use this to replace the breather pipe to the cam cover
Stick your maf sensor in the maf sensor hole on the Ali pipe, stick the air filter on the end,

This is my totally non professional installation guide from what I think after looking at the eBay pic

I strongly believe that this kit will not improve your performance.it will probably be slightly worse over stock.. But will defiantly sound faster... Which in my world is always a good thing!
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Joesson on May 10, 2015, 20:59
Leathersparky wrote:
I strongly believe that this kit will not improve your performance.it will probably be slightly worse over stock.. But will defiantly sound faster... Which in my world is always a good thing!

Predictive text is wonderful and in this case very apt!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 10, 2015, 21:35
Hmm maybe was a mistake then that I bought that lol,I don't want to lose performance damn it here..thanks for the help leathersparky but its too complicated for me,maybe cause of the language lol..that's why I asked if we could do with someone else from the forum cause I don't understand many things and I don't want to do any mistake
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: 1979scotte on May 10, 2015, 22:57
I agree with Lee.
You could install this yourself pretty easily and i belive it would sound nice.
However i think the the pipe is too short and you will be sucking in warm air instead of nice cold air from the standard intake pipe.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Fin on May 11, 2015, 06:36
I bought that kit last year. Sounded great for about 10 seconds, then started messing about and stalling. Eml message was wrong air temp, I think.
Ended up throwing it away, and sticking with stock. Hope you have better luck with it!!
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Leethesparky on May 11, 2015, 11:37
Quote from: "Joesson"Leathersparky wrote:
I strongly believe that this kit will not improve your performance.it will probably be slightly worse over stock.. But will defiantly sound faster... Which in my world is always a good thing!

Predictive text is wonderful and in this case very apt!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:


Lol.... my phone has a mind of its own,   s:D :D s:D  

On a relevant note though, I have a k&n induction kit for sale in the ads bit, I will take offers on it. The k&n puts the filter further away next to the expansion bottle and comes with a little heatshield ... which is not perfect but better..  It sounds great and I believe made the car a bit more responsive,  but that may have been my imagination as it sounded growly   s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 11, 2015, 12:40
Quote from: "Fin"I bought that kit last year. Sounded great for about 10 seconds, then started messing about and stalling. Eml message was wrong air temp, I think.
Ended up throwing it away, and sticking with stock. Hope you have better luck with it!!
After that I'm thinking to not even be bother to install it and sale it or throw it away  as well hehe
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Mr X on May 11, 2015, 13:22
http://mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=49667&sid=7444ff6cc35bc8f16b1950d1638d5eb9&sid=1d4abc9a5ee73e45f1d53a1c797bd31c#p575998

anything unshielded is always a bad idea. Even making a shield yourself makes little sense in comparison.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 11, 2015, 17:32
£45 to install the induction kit,There is a garage next to my work and i asked today..i think its too much
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: peteyb on May 11, 2015, 17:59
Just keep the filter etc, and run it behind the battery, close to the firewall, cooler air, personally i think its louder there, ask josh, he could hear it sucking in air as i revved the car  s:) :) s:)  mine cost me all of 35quid lol
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 11, 2015, 19:04
i really dunno what im gonna do lol.In one hand i want just a little bit louder sound but on the other hand i dont want to lose performance and of course im thinking the 45 quid lol hehehe..Does anyone local wanna help me install it ?  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Leethesparky on May 11, 2015, 20:43
Quote from: "georgelam"i really dunno what I'm gonna do lol.In one hand i want just a little bit louder sound but on the other hand i dont want to lose performance and of course I'm thinking the 45 quid lol hehehe..Does anyone local wanna help me install it ?  s:D :D s:D


To fit it, you are only removing parts not changing anything... So it can easily be put back to standard,
It is probably 15 minutes work at the most to fit it, so not a big problem.

I don't think you will have a noticeable loss of power. I think it will end up close to your exhaust but It's worth sticking it on just to see as its a quick easy job..

You could easily modify the aluminium pipe by cutting off the 90 degree bit then with another bit of silicone and a bit of pipe redirect it behind the battery to the side vent.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Dougster7 on May 16, 2015, 12:17
I can help you fella, I'm in Callander near Stirling. Sunday's usually my best day for spare time but let me know when you wanted to come over and I'll try work around you, glad to help. On a personal note, by the time you paid to get that installed by a garage plus the original cost you wouldn't be far off an apexi kit, I love mine  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 16, 2015, 23:19
Quote from: "Dougster7"I can help you fella, I'm in Callander near Stirling. Sunday's usually my best day for spare time but let me know when you wanted to come over and I'll try work around you, glad to help. On a personal note, by the time you paid to get that installed by a garage plus the original cost you wouldn't be far off an apexi kit, I love mine  s:) :) s:)
Thanks mate..you have pm  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on May 24, 2015, 16:41
Sorted all done with the induction kit.Many many thanks to Dougster7 for the help (actully he did the whole work lol).Doesnt sound too loud and so far (thanks god) i didnt have any bad signs lol.
(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd438/george_micra1/11304310_10153288211484707_325071626_n.jpg) (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/george_micra1/media/11304310_10153288211484707_325071626_n.jpg.html)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: vx220 on June 26, 2015, 01:38
Any updates?
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: 4dvti on June 26, 2015, 02:01
I'm running a pipe like this one below with a HKS mushroom filter on the end. The pipe attaches onto the throttle body and runs all the way to the side vent where it mates to the filter. It sounds good and feels better.

 m http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/350711565838?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/350711565838?nav=SEARCH) m
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on March 10, 2016, 07:03
Quote from: "vx220"Any updates?
Not yet,now I'm thinking for an exhaust system tho  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: MR Roadie 2 on March 10, 2016, 07:29
Quote from: "georgelam"
Quote from: "vx220"Any updates?
Not yet,now I'm thinking for an exhaust system though  s;) ;) s;)

There is a group buying on with GT-4 Play for Dual Cobra exhaust, if your interested.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: georgelam on March 10, 2016, 08:17
Quote from: "MR Roadie 2"
Quote from: "georgelam"
Quote from: "vx220"Any updates?
Not yet,now I'm thinking for an exhaust system though  s;) ;) s;)

There is a group buying on with GT-4 Play for Dual Cobra exhaust, if your interested.
Cheers pal
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: ilovejapcrap on May 15, 2017, 01:57
Hello all.

I'm not interested in power or noise but do want to tidy up engine bay (less clutter) are the cheap induction kits ok ? Do all bits still plug in, I dont wan any issues if I do it
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: shnazzle on May 15, 2017, 08:20
Yup. As long as the MAF is there and reachable by the wire, all good. The stock setup is pretty good mind. Especially for a stock car. And you do get a LOT more noise from a short open filter intake.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on May 15, 2017, 10:06
I had the Pipe in the original post and it did sound nice
Didn't notice any performance gain but certainly was louder and more sporty sounding under load
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Carolyn on May 15, 2017, 10:50
The original airbox and inlet are very hard to beat for engine performance and economy.
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on May 15, 2017, 11:58
Quote from: "Carolyn"The original airbox and inlet are very hard to beat for engine performance and economy.

True
I think the fuel economy thing is in part down to the noise.... The aftermarket filter encourages one to put ones foot down a little more   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Title: Re: RE: Re: induction kit
Post by: shnazzle on May 15, 2017, 16:46
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"
Quote from: "Carolyn"The original airbox and inlet are very hard to beat for engine performance and economy.

True
I think the fuel economy thing is in part down to the noise.... The aftermarket filter encourages one to put ones foot down a little more  [emoji38]
Two spot on posts.
The better (sounding) the intake, the lower your mpg  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: RE: Re: induction kit
Post by: 1979scotte on May 15, 2017, 21:19
Quote from: "shnazzle"
Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"
Quote from: "Carolyn"The original airbox and inlet are very hard to beat for engine performance and economy.

True
I think the fuel economy thing is in part down to the noise.... The aftermarket filter encourages one to put ones foot down a little more  [emoji38]
Two spot on posts.
The better (sounding) the intake, the lower your mpg  s:) :) s:)

Is that why the v6 only does 25 mpg?
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: StuC on May 15, 2017, 21:36
I think that might just be down to your heavy boots matey.   s;-) ;-) s;-)
Title: Re: induction kit
Post by: 1979scotte on May 16, 2017, 12:40
Quote from: "StuC"I think that might just be down to your heavy boots matey.   s;-) ;-) s;-)

Theyre not that heavy theyre kevlar instead of steel toes.