Hi. I've got a clio 1.2 8v (2002) and am considering fitting an induction kit. However, I've heard that they don't actually increase the performance, only in the noise when revving. Just wondering if anyone could offer any advice if whether or not it's worth it, and if so which would be the best one to go for? Cheers!
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Do induction kits work?
- Thread starter juelz
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Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
it depends on the kit, ive got freds old relocated one and it makes the car more responsive, it revs a lot easyer and sounds good on full throttle i would say it did give the engine a slight bit more power arround 3000-5000rpm but that could be the noise giving me that impression lol
Toyota MR2 Turbo Rev2
on smaller engines, don't they improve throttle response?
I had a k&n on my mk1 1.2 and the throttle response was ALOT better with it on. not necessarilly more powerful tho.
I had a k&n on my mk1 1.2 and the throttle response was ALOT better with it on. not necessarilly more powerful tho.
My induction kit made the throttle a tad more responsive, but i think you need to get the relocation pipe so you can get a good feed to it,
Generally if your looking for preformance upgrades with your 1.2 then you may aswell sell up and buy something quicker. The induction kit will make very little to no changes in your preformance, as will anything else.
It will create a nice sound though around 3k rev mark, and make it sound like your going a bit quicker lol
Generally if your looking for preformance upgrades with your 1.2 then you may aswell sell up and buy something quicker. The induction kit will make very little to no changes in your preformance, as will anything else.
It will create a nice sound though around 3k rev mark, and make it sound like your going a bit quicker lol
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
best way to make a 1.2 16v faster is aftermarket suspension, mine is twice as fast through the bends!
Megane Trophy
martin - suspension and brakes are the 2 things that make a car faster
induction kits will give better throttle response, if its an open cone heatsoak in the summer will make it worse, flat spots etc etc
panel filter is the way forward
induction kits will give better throttle response, if its an open cone heatsoak in the summer will make it worse, flat spots etc etc
panel filter is the way forward
Megane Trophy
Yes I am talking about the braking points etc, assume its for track as most people treat the roads like that these days!
especially at 2am on a summers night
especially at 2am on a summers night
FOR SALE: '97 Clio 1.4 RT
This isnt at all a b**ch or a troll or a stab, but I dont see the point in saying "My 172 is quicker than a 172cup that I met the other day" because you dont know a tonne of variables.
Weight being teh most obvious. Full/empty fuel tank... thats 40kg right there, Could be carrying an anvel in his boot too...
As I say, not at all a jab, just an observation
I am on the "IK kits rock" bandwagon. On the Mk1 1.4 (B/C 57 chasis) the exhaust manifold cover feeds HOT HOT HOT air into the airbox... replacing that with ANYTHING couldn't possibly make it slower.
-Akira
Weight being teh most obvious. Full/empty fuel tank... thats 40kg right there, Could be carrying an anvel in his boot too...
As I say, not at all a jab, just an observation
I am on the "IK kits rock" bandwagon. On the Mk1 1.4 (B/C 57 chasis) the exhaust manifold cover feeds HOT HOT HOT air into the airbox... replacing that with ANYTHING couldn't possibly make it slower.
-Akira
juelz said:
Are you the chap that asked me the question on my ebay auction?
As i said there you will notice a slight improvement on your 8v engine as the filter get relocated off the the side - compare this with the std airbox sitting on top of the exhaust manifold and you'll be getting more cool air to the engine with the IK...cooler air is denser therefore more power.
Obviously its not going to turn the car in a Ferrari but it'll give a performance improvement.
4 hours to go matey... ;-p
R35 GTR
I am just saying I am happy with it, because I killed the cup, not saying its faster than all of them.
Why do we make our cars faster? Reason is when we come up against another car we want to go faster.
I never have more than half a tank of fuel as well.
I got resistor coming from ebay soon that will give me an extra 100bhp, i can take on the big boys in the V6 then:clown::rasp:
Why do we make our cars faster? Reason is when we come up against another car we want to go faster.
I never have more than half a tank of fuel as well.
I got resistor coming from ebay soon that will give me an extra 100bhp, i can take on the big boys in the V6 then:clown:
:rasp:
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
to be honest mate for the price id get 2 resistors, double performace 372bhp in a clio nice!
I have been testing a Kit for one of our suppliers now since november.
I am not overly impressed by the claims that alot of companys make, been in the trade i decided to try one myself.
The results on my Trophy are as follows.
From a standstill pulling away from junctions etc the car seems to stall slightly.
Mid range the power band is as before.
Top end the car seems to struggle.
I went to have the car RR the other week by a customer of ours, with the car fitted with the IK it lost 4BHP compared to the same car on the same day running a K&N Panel filter.
My opions on IK are they are great if you want the nosie, is you want perofrmance, you have two options.
1 Upgrade the panel filter to a K&N or similar make.
2 Purchase a BMC or Viper alternative.
I personally will be sticking with the Panel filter.
I am not overly impressed by the claims that alot of companys make, been in the trade i decided to try one myself.
The results on my Trophy are as follows.
From a standstill pulling away from junctions etc the car seems to stall slightly.
Mid range the power band is as before.
Top end the car seems to struggle.
I went to have the car RR the other week by a customer of ours, with the car fitted with the IK it lost 4BHP compared to the same car on the same day running a K&N Panel filter.
My opions on IK are they are great if you want the nosie, is you want perofrmance, you have two options.
1 Upgrade the panel filter to a K&N or similar make.
2 Purchase a BMC or Viper alternative.
I personally will be sticking with the Panel filter.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
mine relocated to behind the front grill works and gives extra noise at the same time
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