BMC CDA Fitting Problem

[Matt_Clio172]

Attempted too fit my BMC CDA today. However there doesnt seem enough room in the engine bay for the shite CAF that comes with the kit. I am going too buy some better ducting with a trumpet but I still think its going too be an arse too fit as the filter seems too take up much of the room. So for the minute can I run the BMC without a CAF untill I get one?

 

[FlameR]

you have to get some flexi hose. Have you cut down the length of the silicone inlet as well? so theres more room infront of the BMC CDA. I had mine on without a CAF for a bit, lost a wee bit of power. Sounded good though

 

[Matt_Clio172]

Nah I havent cut I didnt know you had too. I think I will just run it without a CAF for a few days untill I get the flexi hose

 

[Cupster]

Know what mean, Mine is pretty much wedged behind the rad! No space for CAF! As was said, get a nice shorter elbow and then the space for CAF will be ok. I haven't noticed any loss of power, torque band feels a bit higher as the 5k kick is a lot more noticable than before. sounds awesome though!

 

[Christophe]

You can fit the caf with the standard elbow, it's just very tight.

 

[Owen]

I have cut a good 4 inches off my samco induction elbow, pulled all the standard CAF / acoustic valve stuff out and run some 80mm CAF from down by the horns in the front wheel arch.

Noticeable gain from when i ran the BMC with no CAF, and personally i found it to loud without CAF.

I have noticed it does stutter a bit at low revs from when it was standard - but this is offset by freer breathing further up the rev range.