Ordering an induction kit

[Hilla LCR]

Evening All,

Thinking about ordering an induction kit for my LCR, I've searched and read the 'what does your car suck on' thread - really good info .

I'm thinking of ordering the K n N 57i gen 1 kit for the LCR, just wondering if there is anything else I need before ordering the kit? (apart from the oil breather filter - not sure where to get them from but i'll have a search)

I've looked at the airbox and can see the MAF is connected to the original airbox by some screws, will I still be able to connect the MAF to the new kit or do I need something else?

Any info or advice much appreciated, specially by anyone who has/had the kit.

Many Thanks, Alex

 

[D.K]

I would'nt buy an oil coated filter, You will also suck in a lot of hot air with an open filter.

If you buy a filter that is made for your car then it should have all the bit's for the MAF to fit too.

Have you looked into moding your O/E airbox ??? it's a lot cheaper with just as good gains to be had.

 

[Hilla LCR]

Well the thing is I - like a lot of people I've read about on here - would like a bit more noise from the induction kit/DV without it being too over the top. Can a smoothed/drilled airbox make that much more noise?

 

[turbin]

I have 57i kit. Good sound, no probs with maf. Dont OVER oil during service.

 

[Hilla LCR]

Thanks turbin, was it easy to fit? Thanks for the advice re oiling!

 

[turbin]

Thanks turbin, was it easy to fit? Thanks for the advice re oiling!

difficulty 1 on a scale to 100

 

[Hilla LCR]

Ha ha nice one fella!

 

[D.K]

Can a smoothed/drilled airbox make that much more noise?

Yes it can
At low revs it makes a deep grawl which fades off as the revs rise. It will depend on how many holes you drill and the size of the feed pipe.

 

[Hilla LCR]

Ok done some more research, would I be better buying a Green cone filter kit or the KnN? I've heard the green filters are a lot dryer, but the KnN don't seem too bad.

Just don't want issues with the MAF.

 

[Hilla LCR]

Just seen your reply DK, thanks, how many holes approx have you drilled in the box? (approx). And where have you drilled them?

Cheers!

 

[lofer]

If your after a lot of noise and worried about heat have you seen the Jabba Sport induction kits? Not the cheapest, but excellent kits!

 

[HallycupraR]

Or the Dynatwist, love it to bits

 

[s20ty c]

jetex all the way.

 

[D.K]

Just seen your reply DK, thanks, how many holes approx have you drilled in the box? (approx). And where have you drilled them?

Cheers!

I drilled 51x10mm holes in the bottom half of the airbox.

Have a read of these it might help http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198039&highlight=airbox+smoothing+guide

 

[turbin]

I drilled 51x10mm holes in the bottom half of the airbox.

Have a read of these it might help http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198039&highlight=airbox+smoothing+guide

do you have a cold air feed to the bottom of the airbox?

 

[Hilla LCR]

That looks really good DK, great job. I think I might get a panel filter and smooth/drill the airbox. Thanks for the advice everyone!

 

[D.K]

do you have a cold air feed to the bottom of the airbox?

Yep 3" feed pipe

 

[D.K]

That looks really good DK, great job. I think I might get a panel filter and smooth/drill the airbox. Thanks for the advice everyone!

High flow panel will cost about £40, Feed pipe about £10, So this will cost a lot less than an induction kit. Plus if you dont like it you could sell the panel on here and then get an open filter.