Airbox Modifications - photos

[F2 Ed]

Well i was off work today as im ill . Figgured i'd have a tinker under the bonnet to pass the time

First off i got the airbox out and had a look at it. I found the plastic inlet surround at the front was removable so i binned this for starters as it opened up the inlet. Next was to drill some holes in the lower part. I made sure to only drill holes in the wing side (cold side) too

Next i binned the paper filter and dropped in a nice K&N cotton filter

Now looking at the upper part i see a neck that reduces the induction pipe ID. This has to go
First i unscrewed the AFM and removed the rubber o-ring. Then i pulled out the horrible reducer. When refitting the o-ring and AFM i used abit of gasket sealer to get a good seal

Car sounds better but can't say i notice any performance gains
Hope i feel better in the morning for work

 

[andyj]

good work, one of the first things to do when buying a Mk2

 

[crossedmike]

Well i was off work today as im ill . Figgured i'd have a tinker under the bonnet to pass the time

First off i got the airbox out and had a look at it. I found the plastic inlet surround at the front was removable so i binned this for starters as it opened up the inlet. Next was to drill some holes in the lower part. I made sure to only drill holes in the wing side (cold side) too

Next i binned the paper filter and dropped in a nice K&N cotton filter

Now looking at the upper part i see a neck that reduces the induction pipe ID. This has to go
First i unscrewed the AFM and removed the rubber o-ring. Then i pulled out the horrible reducer. When refitting the o-ring and AFM i used abit of gasket sealer to get a good seal

Car sounds better but can't say i notice any performance gains
Hope i feel better in the morning for work

i did this and left my paper filter in sound wise i couldnt tell as my exaust system is loud anyway but i noticed on a average day the pick up is alot lot better but when freezing little laggy untill engine is properly warmed

 

[N3 CPRA]

Is it me or are the photos not showing up?

 

[crossedmike]

Is it me or are the photos not showing up?

there not showing up but if you want to do it i can get you a link if you wish with photos

 

[N3 CPRA]

If you can please mate would like to see them

 

[crossedmike]

If you can please mate would like to see them

http://seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=6


this is the link i used was very helpfull i went all the way and did cold air pipe is a bit of a bugger to get a feed but drilling if considering make sure you put something inbetween the airbox or the drill could crack the plactic which i nearly had but i think it works and sounds well

 

[andyj]

The photo's aren't showing up, because the thread was created 3 years ago

 

[crossedmike]

The photo's aren't showing up, because the thread was created 3 years ago

haha i see i see lol but we have atleast updated it so if others see there is a link

 

[crossedmike]

good work, one of the first things to do when buying a Mk2

so did you buy your mk2 and drill your box haha

 

[andyj]

Did it with all 4 of my Mk2 Ibiza's/Cordoba's

 

[crossedmike]

Did it with all 4 of my Mk2 Ibiza's/Cordoba's

hahah you notice any difference

 

[andyj]

Yeah, more free-flowing, better throttle response, and a better induction noise/sound

 

[jenk]

Remove the carbon canister for a much better cold air route

 

[crossedmike]

haha i love it i put a cold air feed and when i let it freewheel at speed you hear is sucking the aire with a whistle im sad i know

 

[N3 CPRA]

The photo's aren't showing up, because the thread was created 3 years ago

Woa didnt realise the thread was that old lol

 

[F2 Ed]

LOL old thread. I sold that car some time ago.

Since then i've had VW TDI cars and been on TDI club forums :\