The Fatty's KTEC alternative induction setup that works just as well!

[The Fatty]

Yeah I've had the clip on & off, up & down, every way. I can't force it in without bending the mesh inside the filter. Seems ridiculously tight tbh. Just getting defeated at the mo

right firstly you battery is way too far forward! So move that back as far as possible.

if the pipe is being a pain to get into the filter, put some oil / grease on the inside of the rubber collar. It should then just slide in nice and easy. Also make sure the rubber on the filter isn't stone cold! Check you havent bend / damaged the cage inside the filter as it looks bent to hell on one of those pictures! Also the jubilee clip looks too tight!

A note to all of you that haven't fitted it yet: MAKE SURE you DO NOT squeeze the filter on the foam area! You have to grip it around the rubber base only!! If you try and force it on the pipe by doing this you will damage the mesh cage inside, which then might end up in your engine!!

 

[Mendizmo]

Right guys; first off apologies for that terrible swearing post earlier, I had the hump & it wasn't going well. As mentioned my battery was the main issue, I undone the bracket, pushed it back a bit & hey presto enough space.

That filter neck fitting in that pipe though, Jesus it's tight. Must have been an odd one. Hope others fit on ok. I didn't try lube, I tried shaving some rubber off the edge to no avail.

I eventually cut a split in the neck & forced the pipe in. The jubilee clip was pants & kept popping off so used cable ties on the neck & also to hold it in position.

Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong! A 15 min job turned into 2 hours, I've got multiple cuts on my hands, my new pipe is scratched to f**k, filter is bent & my iPhone is damaged too! But it's on! Taking it for a drive soon.

 

[Mendizmo]

@The Fatty
Yeah it is quite bent inside mate, do you think it will be ok? Nothing looked like it snapped off & I tried to push it back to how it was. Jubilee clip didn't seem to work in the end, just used cable ties.
Depending on your answer, I might even put the original air box back on & get another filter for it before using it.

 

[dann2707]

My pipe didn't even arrive.

 

[chaski]

@The Fatty
Yeah it is quite bent inside mate, do you think it will be ok? Nothing looked like it snapped off & I tried to push it back to how it was. Jubilee clip didn't seem to work in the end, just used cable ties.

Your filter will be fine as long as it is still held snuggly enough by the clip/hose, that it won't fall out the hose. I've got the Ktec kit and the previous owner overtightened the jubilee and squashed the 'neck' of the filter in a bit. I just bent it back into shape as much as I could. The only problem is if the filter falls out the hose and given the tight space and assuming everything else is secured reasonably well enough that's not going to happen. As long as there's no rips/tears in the filter material that covers the cage, then you're good to go.

Thousands of miles, cams and a custom remap later and it's still 100% fine.

 

[The Fatty]

@The Fatty
Yeah it is quite bent inside mate, do you think it will be ok? Nothing looked like it snapped off & I tried to push it back to how it was. Jubilee clip didn't seem to work in the end, just used cable ties.
Depending on your answer, I might even put the original air box back on & get another filter for it before using it.

Make sure the top area of the cage is still all ok. Its normally a 1 to 2 inch wide bit of mesh that folds over the cylinder bit of mesh and the gets secured. provided its still in place and secure, it should be ok. if its loose, don't use the filter until you secure it again.

 

[The Fatty]

Right guys; first off apologies for that terrible swearing post earlier, I had the hump & it wasn't going well. As mentioned my battery was the main issue, I undone the bracket, pushed it back a bit & hey presto enough space.

That filter neck fitting in that pipe though, Jesus it's tight. Must have been an odd one. Hope others fit on ok. I didn't try lube, I tried shaving some rubber off the edge to no avail.

I eventually cut a split in the neck & forced the pipe in. The jubilee clip was pants & kept popping off so used cable ties on the neck & also to hold it in position.

Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong! A 15 min job turned into 2 hours, I've got multiple cuts on my hands, my new pipe is scratched to f**k, filter is bent & my iPhone is damaged too! But it's on! Taking it for a drive soon.

At least you didnt give up not sure about the cutting of the filter, you sure there's not a leak now?

 

[N4TH4N]

My post. Must be good around here considering mine came yesterday and others are still waiting

 

[The Fatty]

My post. Must be good around here considering mine came yesterday and others are still waiting

or they ran out of pipes and had to make some up!

 

[N4TH4N]

Yeah that's a possibility lol.

 

[Mendizmo]

@chaski @The Fatty
Thanks for the advice guys, just been out for a quick blast with @levaz & it seemed ok. Definitely an increase in noise, & not sure if placebo but seemed quicker. Will post a better review once I've driven more & gotten over fitting it lol.

At least you didnt give up not sure about the cutting of the filter, you sure there's not a leak now?

Didn't seem like it mate, it was only a vertical slice in the first part of the neck to open it up more. Will probably get another one tbh, maybe even a new pipe as mine is scratched! Call today a test fitting lol.

 

[gambit]

^ I will take the scratched pipe if you decide you want a fresh one?

 

[The Fatty]

@chaski @The Fatty
Thanks for the advice guys, just been out for a quick blast with @levaz & it seemed ok. Definitely an increase in noise, & not sure if placebo but seemed quicker. Will post a better review once I've driven more & gotten over fitting it lol.



Didn't seem like it mate, it was only a vertical slice in the first part of the neck to open it up more. Will probably get another one tbh, maybe even a new pipe as mine is scratched! Call today a test fitting lol.

those scratches should polish out with some metal polish.

 

[Mendizmo]

I've got a bit of autosol kicking about somewhere, I'll give it a go! @gambit, no worries mate, if I do I'll keep you posted.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone else fitted one yet

 

[imprezaworks]

So i get into work hopefully to be greated by the pipe, as you do.

Its not bloody here

 

[gambit]

Anyone know what the widest diameter air feed hose you can fit into where the acoustic valve pipe currently sits?

 

[Gus]

Mine arrived. Havent had a chance yet to try it as im still at work. I did try to fit the pipe into the filter and yes it is a bit tight. I got it on without problems though.

probably wont be able to do this in situ in the engine bay but it you hold the pipe at 45' to the filter and jiggle it in, it goes in pretty easy.

loads of dust and crap was in the pipe by the way, going to wash mine out later.

 

[imprezaworks]

my post hasnt come yet, fingers crossed it shows up

 

[Gus]

Anyone know what the widest diameter air feed hose you can fit into where the acoustic valve pipe currently sits?

Im pretty sure ive seen cold air feeds going from the fog light hole , would probably guess the same diameter as the fog light hole.

 

[The Fatty]

Mine arrived. Havent had a chance yet to try it as im still at work. I did try to fit the pipe into the filter and yes it is a bit tight. I got it on without problems though.

probably wont be able to do this in situ in the engine bay but it you hold the pipe at 45' to the filter and jiggle it in, it goes in pretty easy.

loads of dust and crap was in the pipe by the way, going to wash mine out later.

wonder if they are digging these out of an old warehouse?! Could explain why they are tight (i.e. an old batch that wasnt quite right)

 

[Gus]

forgot to say if you need to stretch the filter hole a little you could use the bottom of a glass or cup. I have left mine stretching a little, hopefully when i get back it will be ready to slide in.

 

[The Fatty]

forgot to say if you need to stretch the filter hole a little you could use the bottom of a glass or cup. I have left mine stretching a little, hopefully when i get back it will be ready to slide in.

did you try putting some grease/oil around the inside of the rubber?

 

[imprezaworks]

Boom

 

[The Fatty]

haha finally!

 

[The Fatty]

Just remember... MAKE SURE you DO NOT squeeze the filter on the foam area! You have to grip it around the rubber base only!! If you try and force it on the pipe by doing this you will damage the mesh cage inside, which then might end up in your engine!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah no worries.

 

[terryc101]

Pipe turned up yesterday! Finished work at midday so decided to give fitting it a bash, took all of about 10mins I reckon.

Old setup that was on the car when I bought it...lol

IMAG1103 by terryclarke13, on Flickr

Mahoosive sponge cake like filter removed along with the never ending cold air feed

IMAG1105 by terryclarke13, on Flickr

IMAG1104 by terryclarke13, on Flickr

New filter and pipe in place

IMAG1108 by terryclarke13, on Flickr

Tight squeeze! Instead of using cable ties to pull it into place I cut down a piece of pipe insulation and wedged it down there for now. No rattles on the short test drive around the block.

IMAG1110 by terryclarke13, on Flickr

IMAG1109 by terryclarke13, on Flickr



Thanks to The Fatty for putting the op together.

 

[imprezaworks]

looking at the pic, filter is small for a reason

 

[starkeey]

got the filter today, just waiting on the pipe now.

should look pretty nice with the samco hose!

 

[The Fatty]

looking at the pic, filter is small for a reason

I did say lol. you can go bigger but ideally you would need a smaller battery.

@terryc101 Really nice idea with using the foam padding! :smile:

 

[imprezaworks]

Aye. It just looks really small (the filter that is)

 

[The Fatty]

Also @terryc101, any issues getting the filter on the pipe?

 

[N4TH4N]

@imprezaworks
How's your OCD performance wise lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol, will let you know over the weekend.

 

[JackD]

I ordered last Saturday and still no pipe for me! [emoji107]

 

[imprezaworks]

I reckon tomo mate

 

[chrishesketh]

got the filter today, just waiting on the pipe now.

should look pretty nice with the samco hose!

snap mate I'm using a samco hose, awaiting the pipe still

 

[c5 swh]

Still waiting on pipe too, says its been shipped must be coming by pigeon post.

 

[terryc101]

Also @terryc101, any issues getting the filter on the pipe?

Nope, rubbed a bit of wd40 around the lip of the pipe and it pushed straight on.

The noise must be a shock for people going from a standard airbox, it's much louder over 4k than the old induction kit was.