172 airbox re-fitting

[steviem]

Well i recieved my standard 172 airbox and it came with a pipercross foam filter but nothing else.
I am looking at replacing the viper currently fitted and want to know what else do i need to replace it?
Btw, the viper came on the car so i dont have any standard parts to put back on only the o/e hose to the inlet.
It looks like i may need a bracket or 2 and another hose (at the back underneath???).
I would appreciate any pictures to help me identify parts and will try and source any at FCS if possible.
cheers Steve

 

[sbridgey]

You need a bracket, the other two holes are inlets and pipes aren't required

 

[DaveDreads]

The bottom pipe would come in handy, otherwise the box is just taking in hot air rising off the block.

The side one can just be replaced with a length of ducting to the acoustic valve area,
but just don't attach it to the thing as it restricts the air flow a little to reduce noise.

Also if you can pick up a silicone bend/elbow cheap, and then an oil breather, that's you system sorted.

This is what the standard system looks like in-situ.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREAKING-...CarParts_SM&hash=item46040ae300#ht_4421wt_952

 

[steviem]

thanks guys. looks like i need a few bits n bobs then. gonna have to get upclose and personel to another 172 and see whats what i think.

 

[DaveDreads]

Where abouts in the country are you?

 

[steviem]

Lincolnshire, not far from Skegness .

 

[DaveDreads]

Right well alot of the East Mids lot are pretty sound, if you join their regional group i'm sure someone close to you
would be up for letting you have a look at the standard setup,
some of them might have slightly modified airbox setups you get some ideas from aswell.

 

[steviem]

I will have to view a few at FCS this Sunday.
If anyone going has some spare bits they no longer need to help me then I would be most greatful.