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

[Rob]

What, the CDA?

I'm really not fussed about 4-5bhp here or there.

It's not minor. Honestly. You can really feel it holding back, well I could.

 

[McGherkin]

Oh well. Looks like I'll be losing traffic light GPs left right and centre.

(I'll probably be running the setup in this thread for driving around and just stick the CDA on for static display)

 

[zakprice]

just ordered this set up, cant wait to fit it. Much cheaper than KTec

 

[c5 swh]

Had mine fitted since saturday, brilliant sound but nice and quiet when you want it to be.

Car seems to pick up and rev a little better but i did fit a decat at same time.

Thanks @The Fatty

 

[chaski]

I would have thought that there's a difference in air supply and that the ECU will adapt over time, so those experiencing not 100% performance might find the car improves as it's driven more. Whether or not that difference is enough to be noticeable I don't know. @Dan@SJM would be able to tell you!

 

[N4TH4N]

Afaik the filter is set up correctly.. and although the difference is minimal, I can feel it. But as mentioned, it only happened after a very very long drive. It's not often I drive so far so I really aint all that bothered.

 

[The Fatty]

Afaik the filter is set up correctly.. and although the difference is minimal, I can feel it. But as mentioned, it only happened after a very very long drive. It's not often I drive so far so I really aint all that bothered.

I meant make sure the filter is ok as in it hasn't collapsed or something like that since fitting...

 

[N4TH4N]

Ohh I see. Yeah took it off just to make sure. Its absolutely fine.. If I'm honest however though I was expecting some performance drop so I'm probably looking for something that isn't there. Part of my OCD lol

 

[KyL3]

Anyone recommend where to put the cable tie? Or have a picture? Havent had any viabrations atm. But want to add it for extra security.

 

[starkeey]

pipe finally turned up today with a load of deep scratches and a few dents! hopefully get it fitted tomorrow.

 

[McGherkin]

I think I may have a slightly oversized battery. That or the Ph.1 has a bracket that is closer to the battery than is in the ph2 (Not sure on that one though)

I'm buggered if I'm changing the battery, I'll just neatly cut the bracket to suit. It doesn't do anything on my car anyway.

 

[imprezaworks]

pipe finally turned up today with a load of deep scratches and a few dents! hopefully get it fitted tomorrow.

Really, that's crap

 

[roncee]

ordered. f**k those samco hoses.....way too expensive.

 

[KyL3]

Cable ties? Wheres best place to put them?

 

[chrishesketh]

Cable ties? Wheres best place to put them?

will take a pic of mine once I'm back to work in 10 minutes if no one else does theirs

 

[The Fatty]

Cable ties? Wheres best place to put them?

post 1 would have shown you! And this post a few pages back!!!

Ok hopefully these will show what I mean about cable ties and alignment (and it shows why you need an offset neck!)

how shes looking at the mo!

 

[Ali]

10bhp gain...seems optimistic!

This is a Ramair filter btw...I'd avoid them like the proverbial plague!

 

[imprezaworks]

How did that happen, over time or??

 

[Ali]

Was only a few months old that filter. Car still ran fine, whether it sucked any metal in is another question altogether.

I'd still opt for an alternative filter if indeed the inside is the same...Just saying!

 

[imprezaworks]

Will just keep an eye on it. I guess this may happen with any filter? Risk you take i guess

 

[Ali]

Different filters have different interior constructs...But yes, keep an eye on it!

It's a decent design though, the ITG Maxogen is a similar idea but a bit more 'purposeful'

 

[c5 swh]

Just checked my filter after a few days of hard driving and still looks brand new. Will keep a eye on it which you should any open filter

 

[Craig_RS]

10bhp gain...seems optimistic!

This is a Ramair filter btw...I'd avoid them like the proverbial plague!

That looks like someone's tried to twist it on or off.

Hopefully none of that ended up in your engine

 

[The Fatty]

10bhp gain...seems optimistic!

This is a Ramair filter btw...I'd avoid them like the proverbial plague!

that's not happened from normal use! the mesh would wither get squashed in but the foam pulling in on it or be sucked into the engine completely. not sure whats gone on there! what type of filter is that anyway as it looks very small at the other end?

 

[The Fatty]

Just checked my filter after a few days of hard driving and still looks brand new. Will keep a eye on it which you should any open filter

looking forward to seeing yours on Friday

 

[sburrell93]

Ordered the stuff for this earlier in the week. Filter arrived today but still waiting on the pipe

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah the pipe seems to take a few days longer.

 

[starkeey]

Couldn't wait till the weekend to fit it so did it after work in the dark, does sound good! Battery cover is next on the list.

 

[The Fatty]

only thing I would be concerned about with using these aftermarket rubber bends is that the filter will move as the engine rocks.

 

[Jekyll]

Has anybody had experience with the ITG cylinder type air filter? I loved the sound of my Ktec one and the ITG filter looks like the same one. I'm either going to go with this or the pipercross c0171.

 

[robhoops]

Well after having a read of about it, just ordered mine tonight

 

[Ali]

that's not happened from normal use! the mesh would wither get squashed in but the foam pulling in on it or be sucked into the engine completely. not sure whats gone on there! what type of filter is that anyway as it looks very small at the other end?

It's a RAMAIR. It's an old old pic c2005. Possibly a different design, but I'd still avoid them

 

[The Fatty]

It's a RAMAIR. It's an old old pic c2005. Possibly a different design, but I'd still avoid them

No I meant what type as in cylindrical / cone etc?

 

[dann2707]

How are people getting on with theirs?

I'm not sure whether it's in my head but I could have sworn I was fairly down on power last night going to my gfs. Lovely b Road that I usually really enjoy but for the first time with the new kit on last night going down it I was underwhelmed quite a bit and I'm sure it usually pulls harder.

Seemed to have noticed a bit less torque lower down too. Seems to make a noise but not pull as hard like what it used to.

Thinking of putting it back to standard.

 

[dann2707]

Scratch that, just going to sell I think. Pm me if anyone wants to buy!

 

[N4TH4N]

Yeah i'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed it lol

Having said that, I think from experience, it's only inevitable for it to suck up some hot air contray to what people think. Perhaps not much power loss but for me, it was noticable.

 

[gambit]

I inspect what is happening is the ecu is detecting knock and pulling out ignition timing. You should log knock correction and ignition advance after an ecu reset and the same when you feel the power drop. Probably just needs a tune.

 

[N4TH4N]

I inspect what is happening is the ecu is detecting knock and pulling out ignition timing. You should log knock correction and ignition advance after an ecu reset and the same when you feel the power drop. Probably just needs a tune.

Can't really be arsed with that for the sake of nice noise. Just stuck the original one back on.

 

[gambit]

It's most likely making more power as most 'cold' air intake setups do but will require tuning to get the most out of it in the long run.

 

[N4TH4N]

As everyone said initially, it was worth a shot for £38 quid or whatever it was. And for most people, i expect it was ok and will be keeping it. But even a slight loss of power is enough for my OCD to keep nagging me to take it off so that's what I did. Stuck it on ebay, literally within an hour of posting it some bloke collected it for £30 so I guess it was worth a shot for £8