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Drilled box or induction kit???
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05/05/2015 23:13
05/05/2015 23:13
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Shaggydub
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Hi all after a couple of months hunting for a 20vt I've found one :-)
It looks pretty sound so far other than it feels a bit restricted. I found a split boost pipe which I'll be changing at the weekend to see if it cures it.
My question is as it's completely standard with low miles I was wondering what's best Panel filter with drilled air box or k&n induction kit or a similar?
Funds are a bit limited ATM after having to up my budget to buy this car but I'm aiming to get 300bhp in the near future so any other ideas on what's best to get to my 300bhp would be much appreciate.
Thanks in advanced
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#1536847
05/05/2015 23:22
05/05/2015 23:22
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dlongstaff
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dlongstaff
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HERE just above your post.
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#1536849
05/05/2015 23:35
05/05/2015 23:35
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Shaggydub
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Oooops sorry that will teach me for not looking lol.
The knowledge doesn't say wether drilled air box with a panel is a good idea or not?
I need noise the car is too quiet after my vr6 lol
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#1536854
06/05/2015 00:14
06/05/2015 00:14
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nismo
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on a standard car I would use a k&n panel filter and drilled airbox as a cone filter saps the low down torque .
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#1536855
06/05/2015 00:14
06/05/2015 00:14
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F1ANG
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I drilled mine, infact I cut the whole side right out with a dremel, then meshed over it I was running with a k+n panel filter up to 330+bhp (for over a year with no issues what so ever) before having to changing to a large cone filter when I wanted more power, so up to 300/330 bhp is fine, with a good panel filter. It's probably not ideal, as the filter will get a lot more dirty, a lot faster and require replacing more often, but as For the noise, works a treat
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Re: Drilled box or induction kit???
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#1536857
06/05/2015 00:19
06/05/2015 00:19
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MarioCirillo
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K and n panel filter wont need replacing...just cleaning.
Think there is one for sale on here with a drilled airbox ;-)
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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#1536860
06/05/2015 00:26
06/05/2015 00:26
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Shaggydub
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I'll get my drill out at the weekend while fixing the boost leak and fingers crossed she will be back up standard ish bhp :-)
Wow you weren't kidding when you said you cut the whole side out lol
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#1536861
06/05/2015 00:29
06/05/2015 00:29
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Shaggydub
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Shaggydub
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I thought you sold it mario?
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Re: Drilled box or induction kit???
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#1536862
06/05/2015 00:31
06/05/2015 00:31
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MarioCirillo
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Nope airbox is still up for grabs Post should be there?
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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#1536863
06/05/2015 00:35
06/05/2015 00:35
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F1ANG
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Yeah I often just blew it out with the air gun to be honest. To get to 300 bhp or there abouts you'll be looking at: An upgraded turbo fmic (front mount intercooler) Fuel pump wiring mod and a remap or custom chip. That alone is going to set you back a few hours overtime! If funds are tight, drill the box, get a decent panel filter, and look into remapping as it is, then just enjoy it whilst you save, just be warned... Once you start tuning it, it's a very down hill slippery slope Sorting that boost leak will certainly give some performance gain For starters.
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#1536864
06/05/2015 00:37
06/05/2015 00:37
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F1ANG
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If funds are tight, drill the box Oops i mean buy Mario's air box
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#1536882
06/05/2015 09:01
06/05/2015 09:01
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Shaggydub
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Will you take £30 collected for the air box and k&n mario?
What's the fuel pump wiring mod?
Can a fmic be fitted without loosing the aircon? I looked at one with a fmic and he had to remove half the air con system which I don't want to do.
Sorry for the stupid questions I haven't played with turbo cars for 13 yrs lol
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#1536888
06/05/2015 09:18
06/05/2015 09:18
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F1ANG
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front mounts are fitted without loosing the a/c yes. There are a whole range to choose from, just get onto one one of the specialists on here, I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a stack of advice.
The fuel pump wiring mod, basically when your running a bit more power, your engine will require a better fuel feed. The standard pump is easily up to the job for 300 bhp, but it will suffer when your battery drain is high, ie - if your in traffic, your engine fans kick in, lights, wipers, a/c , stereo are all on etc, this will intermittently take power away from the pump. The wiring mod gives a good constant live to the pump ensuring your getting all the fuel when you need it.
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#1536894
06/05/2015 10:08
06/05/2015 10:08
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MarioCirillo
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30 collected is fine Send me a pm
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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#1536898
06/05/2015 10:20
06/05/2015 10:20
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Shaggydub
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I didn't know that f1angs. I'll have to look into the different types of fmic and the fuel pump wiring when I get tuning it properly.
Awesome pm sent :-)
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#1536936
06/05/2015 14:52
06/05/2015 14:52
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fiatphil
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Is drilling the air box (wing side not block side) proven to increase performance?
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#1536940
06/05/2015 14:58
06/05/2015 14:58
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fiatphil
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Is drilling the air box (wing side not block side) proven to increase performance? At least a 20 bhp increase dependant on the size of the holes and colour of the cam cover Thought so. <quietly puts drill away>
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#1536946
06/05/2015 15:43
06/05/2015 15:43
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jimboy
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Is drilling the air box (wing side not block side) proven to increase performance? At least a 20 bhp increase dependant on the size of the holes and colour of the cam cover Don't forget one of those sport placebo air filters will also add another 50bhp & of course the best by far is the electric turbo air blaster that blows all that air into the airfilter box, unlimited bhp....
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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#1536951
06/05/2015 16:34
06/05/2015 16:34
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Shaggydub
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Shaggydub
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The exhaust turbo whistles add 20bhp as well so I have one of them on the way ;-) lol
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#1536993
06/05/2015 22:08
06/05/2015 22:08
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Shaggydub
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Shaggydub
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I would mate but one of the brackets that hold it in place are broken
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#1536995
06/05/2015 22:12
06/05/2015 22:12
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dlongstaff
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#1537003
06/05/2015 23:35
06/05/2015 23:35
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Shaggydub
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The boost pipe cured the massive lack of power so happy days :-)
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#1537021
07/05/2015 01:49
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dlongstaff
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#1537075
07/05/2015 13:29
07/05/2015 13:29
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Shaggydub
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I want a bit of noise as I use to have a vr6 and that sounded awesome. I will do more mods once I've got some cash back together
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#1537209
08/05/2015 12:56
08/05/2015 12:56
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suba
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Drilled airbox and K&N sounds great - a lot more noise with a K&N filter.
If you get hold of a spare airbox, you can always go back if you dont like it.
Cone filters will have your passengers looking in your glove box for Darth Vader (might be just what you are after noise wise!)
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#1537214
08/05/2015 13:47
08/05/2015 13:47
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Gunzi
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Agreed with Suba. If you want more noise go for the drilled airbox. I did this first then changed to a panel K&N. The difference in noise is far more noticeable going from: std airbox to drilled airbox (both with OEM filter) than: drilled with OEM filter to drilled with K&N. Here is an image of my old "drilled" airbox, it made a noticeable increase in induction noise!
Last edited by Gunzi; 08/05/2015 22:21. Reason: Photo of drain pipe
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