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Old 16 March 2004, 01:19 PM
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Question k&n 57i best way for cold air ?

i have the pipe it came with but thats ****e.
i have seen some small scoops that go in place of the vent in bonnet are they any good ?
or can u just take the blanking plate of the vent that is there ?
Old 16 March 2004, 04:36 PM
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in theory no, its not the best way, but if you can manufacture a small housing to protect the filter from eng temps then its not bad.Still not as efficient as the original housing for cool air though
Old 16 March 2004, 06:49 PM
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what do the 2 vents do if they are blocked of just for show ?
Old 16 March 2004, 10:50 PM
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Change the bonnet vent above the induction kit for a mini scoop. Keep the blanking panel underneath the vent just for when it rains to save getting the cone wet.

Scoop

Also remove the resonator from the drivers side wing and redirect the air from the bumper slats to the induction kit.

I have done all the above and fabricated a alloy heat shield to keep the heat away from the filter.

Shield

One other thing is to remove the rubber strip on the edge of the bonnet.

rubber strip



You do notice the difference !!!!!

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Neal
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tar mate will get on that...
how much was the scoop ?
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Originally Posted by scoobey555
tar mate will get on that...
how much was the scoop ?
£40 but I am away from work atm and cant remember where I bought it from. When I get back to work I will post you the details
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tar mate.
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have a look here ETS
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