K & N Apollo/Viper CAF & Acoustic Valve Q's

[s13asc]

After trawling through posts I can't seem to find an answer...

I'm toying with the idea of an induction kit (just for the roar I know they'll be no power gain) and I'm swaying to the enclosed K & N Apollo or the Pipercross Viper. I had the K&N Apollo on an MGTF and it sounded well and due to the price is the preferred kit.

My question is due to the lack of space in the engine bay can the above induction kits be fitted still look neat and the CAF reach to a place that will actually breathe in cold air?

Does anyone have any pics of an Apollo or Viper Kit on a 1*2?

I've also been reading into the 'Acoustic Valve' phenomenon and I'd rather leave it on the car but would removing this make room for the CAF for the above enclosed induction kits?

Apologies if these are repeat q's but I've not found an exact answer - any pics or advice would be appreciated!

 

[JCC]

Seriously, you're likely to make the car less responsive and lose power fitting one of those. Many people have fitted vipers on here, then taken them back off as they're poo.

 

[s13asc]

Hmmm... May just go down the route of Panel Filter then...

Anyone got any of the above kits and think there worth it?

 

[legohead01]

i have a viper for sale. pm me if u want it

 

[Andyman]

Seriously, you're likely to make the car less responsive and lose power fitting one of those. Many people have fitted vipers on here, then taken them back off as they're poo.

Many people also never fitted them right hence the bad reputation and the usually forum sheep thing.

 

[JCC]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445339

Good read. The old favourite standard box with panel filter comes out best.

JMS induction setup could be worth a look, little bit of induction noise to be had there and some impressive results.

 

[Wests Renault]

never noticed any difference with my viper fitted. Here is a pic

 

[s13asc]

Looks good, did you remove the Acoustic Valve?

 

[mattypy282]

just removed my acustic valve today as i got boerd was realy easy. took me around 20 mins and am now waiting to order a jms setup when there sites running.

 

[caister]

I've got an open ITG filter with a heatsheild and cold air feed and it seems fine.

 

[Andyman]

never noticed any difference with my viper fitted. Here is a pic

No wonder. Your engines air supply comes from a 3'' pipe only. Point the CAF at it not connected

 

[Sanders]

Panel filter + caf disconnected = induction rumble Thats how ive got mine,