Has this been done? open cone induction.

  1. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Braintree, Essex Posts: 1936 Mk1 Golf Clipper on fire - '04 EP2 Civic Sport
    #1
    Everyone seems to get all touchy about open cone induction kits.

    I have a pipercross open foam cone filter and is the only disadvantage 'heatsoak' ? (which I have never really come across my induction kit is beautiful)

    I was think of making a heat shield to stop the engine heating the air filter.

    Would it work or has this been done before at all?

    Then if I just got a cold air feed from the grill to the cone, would that work better than having an enclosed kit?

    I am a bit of a noob but I thought this was a good idea?


  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #2
    Yes it has been done before. K&N sell them with a heat shield lol, and they also have a cold air feed.
  3. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Braintree, Essex Posts: 1936 Mk1 Golf Clipper on fire - '04 EP2 Civic Sport
    #3
    Yeah I know that lol but what I mean is that if I made a heat shield for my pipercross cone and had the cold air feed would that be very good?
  4. L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Northampton Posts: 85 1.8T Polo GTI
    #4
    the difference wouldnt be noticeable tbh
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #5
    as said i doubt you will notice a difference but do it
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Sunbury On Thames, Surrey Posts: 2593 I like Bikes now 👍🏻
    #6
    It wont be sucking in any direct heat but it will still suck in heat from the whole bay!
  7. L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 stratford upon avon Posts: 41 2000 citreon saxo 1.6 vtr
    #7
    just get new induction kit less hassle lol