AIr filter Box + pipe

1. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

   #1 9th November 2006, 20:49

   hey
   
   If I fit a larger peice of tube to the air feed from the front of my bonnet, will that increase the power slightly? As I follow the tube back towards the air filter box, the pipes gets norrower where the fixing is, if I replace that part with larger diamater pipe, will this incease the airflow a bit?
   
   I was also wondering insted, if I drilled 2 smallish holes in just behind the smaller pipe (towards air box), if that would allow more air to get through quicker insted and cut out the need og replacing the small pipe.
   
   Thanks for any help.
2. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #2 9th November 2006, 21:04

   you could use a bigger pipe but wouldn't make that much difference. i would get a Green Enclosed or a BMC.
3. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

   #3 9th November 2006, 21:16

   So you think that if I fit a bigger pipe and then a better filter, save a green cotton one, maybe a K&N? Then ill get a bit more power? Say 3ish bhp?
4. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

   #4 10th November 2006, 21:54

   Do you think this would add a bit of bhp?
   
   http://im.edirectory.co.uk/products/...singlecone.jpg
   
   or maybe this bit cheaper max power one?
   
   http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...jpg&imageText=
5. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

   #5 10th November 2006, 21:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Global_discovery So you think that if I fit a bigger pipe and then a better filter, save a green cotton one, maybe a K&N? Then ill get a bit more power? Say 3ish bhp?

   I doubt you'll gain any bhp, specialy on a 1.1
   
   Your looking at 200£ air filters to increase bhp, but that will only be about 1 or 2bhp (somebody correct me if im wrong).
6. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #6 10th November 2006, 21:59

   them type of filters will more then ;likely make you lose power these are called open filters and are mainly there for noise
   
   to gain bhp(if any) you would need an enclosed air filter along the lines of a bmc will do fine or maybe leaving standard 1 on and putting in a pannel filter
   
   dont expect anything on a 1.1 im afraid
7. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

   #7 10th November 2006, 22:02

   ok thanks, so you think if I get a wider intake pipe where the narrow one is and replace the stock filter with a better panel one then that would prob be the best I can do for it?
8. rozhkov Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 623

   #8 10th November 2006, 22:02

   you would loose the low range power by fitting a larger pipe but gain top end power but its not worth it
9. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #9 10th November 2006, 22:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Global_discovery ok thanks, so you think if I get a wider intake pipe where the narrow one is and replace the stock filter with a better panel one then that would prob be the best I can do for it?

   again i cant see it making any diffrence as the engine will only suck as much air as it wants
   you would just be giving it more air to chose from (if that makes sense)
   
   its worth a try though
10. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

    #10 10th November 2006, 22:07

    ok, I think I can get a cheap piece of pipe from B&Q that will prob fot, so ill look into that and then maybe a better filter than what is already in it and suppose i should leave it at that then.
11. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #11 10th November 2006, 22:08

    that will do fine mate its worth a try with the pipe
    
    but waste your money on beer and cheep hookers then an air filter
12. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

    #12 10th November 2006, 22:10

    lol okie, ill look into the pipe on mon/ tues and let you all know if i notice any difference. Ill use the rest of my money for petrol for now lol.
13. w4yn3 Newbie Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1

    #13 12th May 2009, 22:46

    i really need help i have got a k&n air filter in but i think that it mite b to big 4 my engine coz its a 1.1i...................does any body no what air filter i should get i want 1 fot the noise.........
14. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #14 12th May 2009, 22:54

    So you have a K an N, have you tired fitting it? And its too big for the Throttle Bodie?
    
    Tried hose clips? Your question was a bit vague.
15. stingray1987 Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Stoke on Trent Posts: 421

    #15 13th May 2009, 22:48

    sorry to put a downer on everything but there is no point in trying to add bhp to a 1.1 as it will cost loads for next to no gain.
    
    but you could spend that money on making it look better .
    get some nice wheels on t maybe a decent sound system and you laffing
16. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #16 13th May 2009, 22:58

    Holy crap on thread digup!!?
    
    Oh, and the only thing depending on what filter you get is better throttle response. I've polished my TB and ave a green enclosed fitted. Throttle response more noticable to what it used to be - only the next RR day will show if BHP has gone up - very much doubt it though tbh...
17. macky92 Newbie Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4

    #17 12th January 2010, 18:16

    hii, i recently just bought a new airfilter just on its own, and i need to get the pipe that conects the air filter. does any1 know where i can get on from?
    thanks
18. Driftking1 L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 89

    #18 12th January 2010, 19:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by macky92 hii, i recently just bought a new airfilter just on its own, and i need to get the pipe that conects the air filter. does any1 know where i can get on from? thanks

    Halfords etc