How to fit an induction kit
03 June 2009, 07:47 PM
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How to fit an induction kit
As title says really, my K&N induction kit turned up today and I wouldn't mind a couple of bits of advice if anyone can help 
1. I've already had my car mapped by Bob Rawle and intend to have it remapped again, once I've got my uprated turbo actuator and have had it fitted, along with my decat exhaust and induction kit. I'd like to fit the induction kit now, should I wait until just before the remap or is it safe to fit now as a straight replacement for the airbox (I'm keeping the original MAF)?
2. What tools are needed to remove the standard airbox, there appear to be two bolts securing it in place, deep in the engine bay - how the hell do you get to them without a long ratchet/socket "thingy"....?
Thanks in advance.
Rich.
1. I've already had my car mapped by Bob Rawle and intend to have it remapped again, once I've got my uprated turbo actuator and have had it fitted, along with my decat exhaust and induction kit. I'd like to fit the induction kit now, should I wait until just before the remap or is it safe to fit now as a straight replacement for the airbox (I'm keeping the original MAF)?
2. What tools are needed to remove the standard airbox, there appear to be two bolts securing it in place, deep in the engine bay - how the hell do you get to them without a long ratchet/socket "thingy"....?
Thanks in advance.
Rich.
03 June 2009, 09:21 PM
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Rich, have a mad two days before the remap. As Red said, clean off the cone before you fit it.
Are you going to mount it in the wing to avoid heat soak? Or will you have a cone shield built abit like VC as?
It's quite simple and only needs a little bit of manuel labour. If you wing mount it do you have a intake for the front coverlike Bonzee? Or you could buy a spare and carve it up should you decide to take it all off before a potential sale?
A few thoughts to ponder.
Are you going to mount it in the wing to avoid heat soak? Or will you have a cone shield built abit like VC as?
It's quite simple and only needs a little bit of manuel labour. If you wing mount it do you have a intake for the front coverlike Bonzee? Or you could buy a spare and carve it up should you decide to take it all off before a potential sale?
A few thoughts to ponder.
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03 June 2009, 09:44 PM
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Hmmmmmm...
I was just going to stick it on in place of the airbox, perhaps with a heat shield of some description - any suggestions which one/where to get one?
I think it's an oiled one (smells like it) - how do you clean them, with a cleaning kit (I wsa wondering this earlier).....?
Cheers guys
I was just going to stick it on in place of the airbox, perhaps with a heat shield of some description - any suggestions which one/where to get one?
I think it's an oiled one (smells like it) - how do you clean them, with a cleaning kit (I wsa wondering this earlier).....?
Cheers guys
03 June 2009, 09:49 PM
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Regals Motorsport your Automotive Induction Kit, Air Filter and Silicone Hose Specialist
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...&from_search=1
You could get the box type like VC. Drop him a PM he's busy working all hours at the moment.
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...&from_search=1
You could get the box type like VC. Drop him a PM he's busy working all hours at the moment.
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I fitted an RCM induction pipe to my car and it took about 20 minutes, the most awkward bit was getting to the mounting bolts below the air filter box.
When I had my car remapped by Bob
I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones. 
He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
When I had my car remapped by Bob
I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones. He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
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I fitted an RCM induction pipe to my car and it took about 20 minutes, the most awkward bit was getting to the mounting bolts below the air filter box.
When I had my car remapped by Bob I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones.
He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
When I had my car remapped by Bob
I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones. He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
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I fitted an RCM induction pipe to my car and it took about 20 minutes, the most awkward bit was getting to the mounting bolts below the air filter box.
When I had my car remapped by Bob I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones.
When I had my car remapped by Bob
I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones. How did you get to the mounting bolts, I assume you've got the long socket set required to reach them, or is there another 'knack' to get to them....?
Cheers.
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The only way that you will get to the lower bolts is with a long extension unless you have fingers like ET.
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I fitted an RCM induction pipe to my car and it took about 20 minutes, the most awkward bit was getting to the mounting bolts below the air filter box.
When I had my car remapped by Bob I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones.
He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
When I had my car remapped by Bob
I asked him about induction kits and he said that the newage MAF's are a lot more robust than the classic ones, and that is his opinion the lighly oiled cones like K&N (which RCM use) are better than the dry cones. He did say that the dry cones allow through more contamination and this causes more MAF failures than anything else.
His words not mine before we have a big debate on panel filters/induction kits.
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