proberbly been asked before a dumb ass question

1. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #1 15th August 2009, 19:49

   can you drill the air box, i bought a universal k&n and gess what it doesent fit just my luck
2. Strikevts Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Uttoxeter Posts: 1519 Mk2 Cammed VTS

   #2 15th August 2009, 19:51

   Well if it doesnt fit in the standard box then no becuz if you cut the box then u will let dirt into the throttle body. Otherwise yes u can drill the air box if the filter fits.
3. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #3 15th August 2009, 19:55

   it was a open k&n and it didnt fit the carb, so standerd box and filter is going back on,
4. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #4 15th August 2009, 20:03

   why dont you send the kit back and buy one for your particular model?
5. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #5 15th August 2009, 20:08

   yeah mate its what im going to do when i next get paid, i just ment in the meantime, on the other hand its only a month away and i carnt be arsed replacing the box when i come to sell the car, im abit hmmm haa about it
   
   edit to the sending back gess what it was second hand off ebay, thats what i get for trying to save some penneys
6. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #6 15th August 2009, 20:15

   unlucky!
   
   when it comes to saxo's you get what you pay for!
   
   i've learned a few lessons over the years!
   
   Dont cut corners dude - even when it comes to simple things like filters.
   Do things properly!

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7. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #7 15th August 2009, 20:18

   yes mate im starting to learn that myself, aspesialy about universal parts
8. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

   #8 15th August 2009, 20:20

   so what would pepole recomend, that i leave the airbox alone, and buy a induction kit
9. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #9 15th August 2009, 20:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sykes2009 so what would pepole recomend, that i leave the airbox alone, and buy a induction kit

   This is what I recommend. Drilling the standard airbox is far from a good idea.

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10. sykes2009 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 leeds Posts: 469 1L phase2 saxo first

    #10 15th August 2009, 20:28

    thank you i will listen to your advice
11. welshy23 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Southampton not scunthorpe Posts: 2679 e36 318is! boom.

    #11 15th August 2009, 23:54

    I know what you mean becuase i have the same SPi type engine, ive looked inside and there is the filter which is sealed on the top and bottom and if u drilled holes in the side it wouldnt make any differance becuase all the shit wouldnt be able to get in and would just go where all the other shit goes in the bottom of the box? or am i missing somthing?