Induction Kits - A concisive answer?

[ste_brough]

I know this has been discussed on here alot but I would just like a short yes or no: If I fitted an enclosed carbon kit such as the Viper, would any power be lost?

I just want the roar of an induction kit without losing any power. Also I woulda thought carbon would be a better heat shield than the current plastic airbox?

 

[kully]

I know this has been discussed on here alot but I would just like a short yes or no: If I fitted an enclosed carbon kit such as the Viper, would any power be lost?

I just want the roar of an induction kit without losing any power. Also I woulda thought carbon would be a better heat shield than the current plastic airbox?

imho as i got 1 , it improves power , may the heros say slighlty , its sound gr8 too .

 

[Timmay]

is the carbon look induction kit off k-tec worth gettin?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=961

would this lose power for me or increase it?

 

[kully]

is the carbon look induction kit off k-tec worth gettin?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=961

would this lose power for me or increase it?

not sure on this 1 , but ppl will say not much gain as its open sucking hot air , for better performance u need a cold air feed ???

 

[Englebert]

You will get heatsoak with that one. Bear in mind when rolling roaded cars have their bonnets open, doesn't happen on the road and especially when you're trundling around.

Buy an induction kit for it's noise and be happy with any other benefits you may get

 

[Timmay]

so all in all not really worth the money - i mean just taking the airbox off gives a throaty rumble! lol

would a panel filter be any good you reckon?

 

[sh33n]

Panel filter is a decent improvement over standard.

Don't expect an increase in performance though.

 

[Timmay]

i fort as much - nt really bothered about performance to be honest as the 1.6 is good for the moment - just need a deeper noise than standard - thanks for the help tho!

 

[kully]

i fort as much - nt really bothered about performance to be honest as the 1.6 is good for the moment - just need a deeper noise than standard - thanks for the help tho!

then get a viper , u will be impressed . try ask on media video bit , has any1 got sound recording etc ???????????

 

[sh33n]

i fort as much - nt really bothered about performance to be honest as the 1.6 is good for the moment - just need a deeper noise than standard - thanks for the help tho!

I forget what the std one is like now, had this on for about 18 months.

I'm sure it revs more freely with it. Maybe slight increase in noise, but about the same really.

But if anything it's life is much longer, and therefore will save you money after buying replacement std filters.

 

[ste_brough]

So the conclusion is fitting a viper will not lose power and sound the nuts?

 

[nelson182]

So the conclusion is fitting a viper will not lose power and sound the nuts?

I would say so, and should improve throttle response slightly:race:

 

[MarkM]

IMO save up and get a maxogen.

I had a viper and to be honest it was alot of cash for what it was. Made a nice noise with no CAF though.

It wont gain any "noticeable" power and wont lose any "noticeable" power. If you get one secondhand (£120-150) I would say it is worth it.

 

[Mr Melon]

IMO save up and get a maxogen.

I had a viper and to be honest it was alot of cash for what it was. Made a nice noise with no CAF though.

It wont gain any "noticeable" power and wont lose any "noticeable" power. If you get one secondhand (£120-150) I would say it is worth it.

I cant see what the difference is between Viper and maxogen? does the maxogen have a bigger intake are something? how would a maxogen be any better?

My Viper makes a lovely noise with the air feed on and the acoustic valve removed.

 

[nelson182]

[/QUOTE]and the acoustic valve removed.[/QUOTE]

Excuse my dumbness, but is this what people refer to as the CAF? What benefits does this give my removing it? :approve:

 

[Ali]

IMO save up and get a maxogen.

I had a viper and to be honest it was alot of cash for what it was. Made a nice noise with no CAF though.

It wont gain any "noticeable" power and wont lose any "noticeable" power. If you get one secondhand (£120-150) I would say it is worth it.

What this man says.

Viper will lose you power as will all IK's. Bar the maxogen! Beautiful piece of kit. For best results compliment with other breathin mods and a remap.

 

[Djw Dave]

What this man says.

Viper will lose you power as will all IK's. Bar the maxogen! Beautiful piece of kit. For best results compliment with other breathin mods and a remap.

Whats the retail on a Maxogen? Is there a uni one as i doubt they will do one for my hybrid shitter!

 

[Dubai182]

An eye watering £325 iirc...

 

[makavelli]

with my viper i noticed the slight loss in power and torque!
it sounds sweet tho

 

[Ali]

Whats the retail on a Maxogen? Is there a uni one as i doubt they will do one for my hybrid sh*tter!

£380 i fink.

Beautiful piece of kit and worth every penny.

It really depends how your's works dave, Positioning of the filter? Air supply etc etc. A simple Open filter may be the best job.

 

[Djw Dave]

£380 i fink.

Beautiful piece of kit and worth every penny.

It really depends how your's works dave, Positioning of the filter? Air supply etc etc. A simple Open filter may be the best job.

Hmmm, i will just have to see once the engine is in the bay.

380 bucks though

 

[DuncCup]

380 bucks though

i've found it for 275 at http://www.gsmotorsport.com/maxogen-flow-systems-p-214.html

hope this helps

 

[Lagerlout]

it's 275 + 86 actually from that link.

I got mine for £320 delivered through a group buy.