My mk1 172 Airbox Mod

[RichMcc]

When I found out how small the original air feeds were on my 172 I couldn't believe my eyes. I took em off and it sounded like a k&n with the standard filter lol.
So I splashed on some toys to make a little improvement until I can make my mind up on an IK
ITG filter and a 70mm Green cold air feed (which was about to be chopped in 2)!

wooooohhhhh foamy :approve:

New filter back in the airbox

Now the 70mm feed wasn't a direct fit for the two inlets so a bit of "very technical tape" was used to make them a snug push on fit.

Air feeds now in!
One goes to the split vents under the headlight. On mine some of the plastic was already removed so the air gets a clear path into the engine bay through the vents.
The other feed goes down to the side of the fog light ready for summer when I'll modify a fog light surround to take the feed.
I need my fogs at the mo.... cuz its foggy a lot :dead:

And everything back in!

Job done! Feels better, revs more freely, sounds a lot better! :race:

 

[*JimmyJ*]

Niiiiicccceeee!!!!!!!!!

 

[ben_p]

kewl, i have done this mod but a little different, i have removed the top feed, it kinda un plugs, then used manflex hose on the lower feed. im currently fabricating a cover and feed to larger lop feed.

that looks mint though!

 

[fUbAr]

since changing my exhaust yesterday... i can really hear the induction system working. The standard airbox is just like an oversized BMC induction kit anyway!

Im enjoying driving around listening to the F4R sucking in air through my pipercross filter! :approve:

 

[Neil G]

Looking good

Im still trying to think of a similar way of improving the airbox on my 172 but there isn't much room behind the headlight for ducts etc.

 

[ben_p]

change it to the mrk1 one lol

 

[Neil G]

Naaa, that's too easy and besides, I'd have to go and buy a new filter making it quite pricey.

 

[RichMcc]

mk2 airbox looks worse imo, mk1's are better anyway lol

Gonna order a hillpower hose on friday to finish it off!
What zorst you got now ben?
I need my zorst done, gotta pop down prospeed. gonna get my spare wheel well removed and twin 182 style slash cut zorsticls
Oooouff suits you sir!

 

[Neil G]

Looks worse I agree but performance difference is probably negliable.

Good job you've done there

 

[ben_p]

got a stelth m8, with a decat as of friday

 

[Day]

Drive around with the top air feed off... sounds the nutts!

 

[RichMcc]

Cheers Neil.

I know I was driving around with both feeds off and it sounded awesome!
2nd gear grunt when you floor it makes the most sweet sweet sound like fat barry white sucking a thick shake through a hose pipe