From k&n to standard airbox

[Scott]

Finally after a year of the k&n i've opted for a standard airbox. Swapped with NaplesValver off the valver forums.
Before

Half bolted on

On

Off out to see how different it sounds now, will report back later

 

[mas]

love youre engine bay scott! want to swap for a enery 1.4? lol... a dirty one

 

[JayR]

I was always thinking of doing that but in all honesty id rather the sound the aftermarket gives.

 

[Scott]

Hmm no ta matey:rasp:

I've had a year of the sound, still love how it roars but want to see how it goes over summer with this on

 

[tommyboy]

looks mint does that engine bay nice n tidy

 

[Adam]

good stuff

 

[Ali]

much beta.

 

[Nafoff]

it will pull much better..you will loose the sound though

i changed mine the same way about 2 months after buying mine

 

[Scott]

Less sound but a noticeable difference on how responsive it is, has a bit more pull around 2k now whereas with the k&n it seamt all noise and no go until you hit nearer 4k, i'd recommend doing it if anybody is thinking of it. Probably miss the roar but i prefer how it drives now, i'm sure a bit of is is psychological but it's still an improvement

A vid on the way.

 

[Martin_172]

K&N looks like it could be doing with a wash!

 

[Scott]

Yep it needs a clean before it's fitted again

Quick crappy vid here http://www.zippyvideos.com/2684740435331686/airboxvid/*scott16v

 

[Pat_986]

Looks good mate...........I did the same on my Valver, so much better.
What filter did you use? ITG standard???
Oh and did you connect the short air feed?

 

[Scott]

Yep connected the original air feed up, it's just a standard filter at the mo, i plan to get an itg though when i'v a few pennies spare

 

[Pat_986]

Cool, mine is standard at the mo, want the ITG (you got any links of where to get one?)
I dont have the link pipes as they wernt sent to me when I got the airbox seccond hand, think Renault sell them for £10 or so, will get one ordered.

 

[Scott]

I think i'll be ordering mine from BRUN (member on here and williamsclio) He's supplied quite a few people with them, around £30 iirc

 

[Pat_986]

Yeah, I know of Brun.......does he have business then??

 

[Scott]

Not sure mate, think he might work/ed for motorworld or something

 

[TomS]

mine sounds awesome with factory air box Scott.. you know it makes sense

 

[clio head]

much better...ive always gone for the closed filter...much better ...is there a forum for valverS????

 

[Scott]

There is indeed mate, it's been going for a while now, site will be launched soon
http://clio16valver.forumup.co.uk/index.php?mforum=clio16valver

 

[clio head]

rrrrrr... didnt know that think ill have to become a member

 

[Scott]

Spread the word

 

[Nafoff]

may have a ganders at that to

 

[beatjunkie]

i went through this on my 1.4, found the relocation induction kit sounded good nice roar but rinsed the petrol like a mofo so put the standard one back with an itg, much better, plus summer and induction kits are cr@p arent they?

Ryan

 

[AmirClio]

Good lad Scott!!
I have noticed the difrence got an ITG filter too. If u want a bit more of a roar unplug the pipe from the bottom of the airbox and leave the cold air feed pointing at it.

RRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!

 

[neil80]

I joined the club at the weekend, took the K&N off and replaced it with my original airbox and ITG panel filter. The car is more responsive now for sure!

 

[Scott]

Yup it should be, my k&n might have been better if i had a decent cold air feed to it but it still needed a heat shield making for it imo

 

[Clio 1.216v Dynamique]

Looks mint