Can you fit an induction kit on a 1.1i?

1. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #1 6th February 2010, 23:24

   I have a 1999 East Coast 1.1. I have had a look at engine pics on here and read alot about induction kits and air filters. My question, can I fit an induction kit on my engine? It seems that I would have to axe a whole lot of parts and do some sort of re-routing to get an induction kit to work. Would I be better off just replacing my standard filter with a new one?
   
   
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 6th February 2010, 23:26

   you would want a flat filter, panel filter for the standard airbox would be best

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3. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #3 6th February 2010, 23:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom you would want a flat filter, panel filter for the standard airbox would be best

   Agree.
   
   You can fit a induction kit, but there in a awful place and won't make a difference to performance except a negative one.

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4. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #4 6th February 2010, 23:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom you would want a flat filter, panel filter for the standard airbox would be best

   Sorry for the following stupid question (im a car newb):
   
   Is a flat filter like this one:
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...1996-2003.html
5. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #5 6th February 2010, 23:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by davidb2002 Sorry for the following stupid question (im a car newb): Is a flat filter like this one: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...1996-2003.html

   Yes mate, it's basically a less restrictive version of the normal ones
6. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #6 6th February 2010, 23:36

   Nice! Is this one of those mods that you normally should tell your insurance about?
   
   And on top of that, I can't help but notice that there is alot of piping running around for the air filter. Why the hell is there pipping going to the manifold?
7. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #7 6th February 2010, 23:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by davidb2002 Nice! Is this one of those mods that you normally should tell your insurance about? And on top of that, I can't help but notice that there is alot of piping running around for the air filter. Why the hell is there pipping going to the manifold?

   Nope, no need to tell insurance tbh
   
   Could also if you wanted to drill a couple of holes above the filter on the airbox. Also the silver piping going from the manifold cover can go!
8. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

   #8 6th February 2010, 23:44

   Quote:

   Could also if you wanted to drill a couple of holes above the filter on the airbox.

   I take it that is the large cylinder case with the latch? So, is a panel filter my best option and will I see any sort of increase in performance? Any other things I can do to the piping that feeds it to increase airflow?
9. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #9 6th February 2010, 23:44

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   Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr Nope, no need to tell insurance tbh Could also if you wanted to drill a couple of holes above the filter on the airbox. Also the silver piping going from the manifold cover can go!

   It is a modification of some sort and its best to double check check with the insurance company to know where you stand. every insurance company is different...
10. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #10 6th February 2010, 23:51

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    Originally Posted by johnr32 It is a modification of some sort and its best to double check check with the insurance company to know where you stand. every insurance company is different...

    Not really, it's just a WASHABLE and RE-USABLE panel filter that goes in the airbox
11. user_25603 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 warrington Posts: 613 mazda demio! saxo! bmw e36 in white!!

    #11 6th February 2010, 23:54

    its not a modification at all its replacing a air filter like you would when you do a service.. your just replacing it to a better quality one.. its not increasing performance as such like say adding a turbo..
12. davidb2002 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 229 2001 Posi Blue Saxo VTR

    #12 6th February 2010, 23:58

    Thanks guys, plenty of great advice. Im on my way slowly to sorting this car out. Now I just need to find out whats the best way to clean the engine bay. Mine is horrible!
13. user_25603 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 warrington Posts: 613 mazda demio! saxo! bmw e36 in white!!

    #13 6th February 2010, 23:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by davidb2002 Thanks guys, plenty of great advice. Im on my way slowly to sorting this car out. Now I just need to find out whats the best way to clean the engine bay. Mine is horrible!

    
    WD40
    
    you need to get a vt kit on it like i have then it will look nice
14. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #14 6th February 2010, 23:59

    degreasser and some rags

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15. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #15 6th February 2010, 23:59

    http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=...-8&sa=N&tab=wf
    
    Degreaser