172 Cup OEM Airbox Fitting Issues

[Monkeynut1984]

Hi all,

I finally got around to replacing the induction kit on my 172 cup as I decided it wasn't befitting to a man of my age. I already miss the noise... Anyway when fitting i noticed that the hose from the acoustic valve was missing, so i simply fitted the normal inlet from behind the NS headlamp. Do i need to do anything to block the acoustic valve inlet on the standard airbox? or is it ok. I imagine its getting coolish air from below the battery mounts

While i was at it I also realised that the metal cover on the ECU has torn itself to piecees, I think due to shagged engine mounts when I collected the car. Is there anything I can do to fix it? I don't seem to be able to find any salvage parts on ebay.

Thanks,

John

 

[mattjk]

The airbox is fine without the AV in place.

The ecu brackets always break, design flaw. its not because the mounts are worn necessarily.

 

[Diagro]

I found that having the pipes off the Airbox made it as loud as a ITG Induction kit lol