k&n induction kits

1. bluearmy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR

   #1 24th September 2008, 19:55

   anyone got any opinions on these induction kits on a 1.6 vtr, what do you think of them do they give much of a differnt sound to the engine when fitted etc any good wot you all say.
2. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #2 24th September 2008, 19:55

   hey blue. have you read the stickys lol?
   
   you will have sound, but not any performance
3. tom130691 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2008 daventry/coventry Posts: 2919 corsa yo

   #3 24th September 2008, 20:34

   depends if you want sound or power
   enclosed kits are most expensive but give mre power
   cones usualy give best noise and are prettty cheap
4. user_26188 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Durham Posts: 2094 Mk1 Vtr

   #4 24th September 2008, 20:36

   there for sound more than anything mate
   check this
   http://www.saxperience.com/faq/show-...e.php?artid=79
5. bluearmy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR

   #5 24th September 2008, 21:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bullit hey blue. have you read the stickys lol? you will have sound, but not any performance

   yeah just after opinions tho really m8
6. bluearmy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR

   #6 24th September 2008, 21:15

   so reading a few bits on induction, it is stated that the open cone filter is not as good because it draws warm air because it sits over the engine. But if you were to extend the k&n cone to the front of the engine bay or run a hose from the bottom of the bumper up to the filter would this improve things a bit ?
7. tom130691 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2008 daventry/coventry Posts: 2919 corsa yo

   #7 24th September 2008, 21:25

   get a cone then add a cold air feed to it so u dnt loose anypower
8. holman Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 saltash cornwall Posts: 109 saxo east coast 1.1! mango wagon!

   #8 24th September 2008, 21:26

   yea... i thought k and n filters where notoriously bad at getting any power increase?
9. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #9 24th September 2008, 21:27

   not really, i doubt it would take the air from the hose rather than a round it. id get a replacement panel filter ( keeping the existing closed standard induction) or pick a green or raceland up second hand. or a bmc in fact
10. bluearmy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR

    #10 24th September 2008, 21:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bullit not really, i doubt it would take the air from the hose rather than a round it. id get a replacement panel filter ( keeping the existing closed standard induction) or pick a green or raceland up second hand. or a bmc in fact

    Oh right was just looking at this, it's how k&n reccomend fitting
    http://www.kandn.com/instructions/57-0180_inst.pdf
11. finegunit Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Lancashire Posts: 502 51 Plate Saxo VTR in Icelandic Grey

    #11 24th September 2008, 22:02

    Ive just orderd the green panal filter from kam racing. Good price to. Just waiting for it to arrive to give a verdict!
    
    I had the pipercross with the cold air feed. Sounded good but sits way to close to the engine.
12. bluearmy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR

    #12 25th September 2008, 21:34

    so can you not use the k&n but make up some hose or tubing and extend the filter so it comes to the front of the engine bay by the slam panel to draw cold air