ShePs
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i fitted a k&n induction kit yesterday and it doesnt seem 2 have made much difference..i suppose it is slightly more responsive but soundwise it hasnt realy changed :S
cud it be that i havn't fitted it properly?
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d128mat
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i wouldnt expect mch difference to be honest??
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jazzer2k3
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were u expecting VTEC like powers ?
On the serious side, and induction kit wont give u massive gains, if at all.
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AndyCorsaSport
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It wont make much difference, imo they just make the car worse unless it gets a Re-map to understand why there is more air.
I had a Pipercross on mine when i got it, could only hear a sound difference at 6k, which isnt very good for the car, took it off and replaced with standard box and filter.
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ShePs
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na i just thought it wud hav at least had a better sound!bit more growl!
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BarnshaW
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on a 1.6 sport or gsi it makes a much noticeable sound lol. my k&n does anyway
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Superlite Ltd.
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Simple to fit mate, i doubt you made a mistake.
Take out airbox, and stick K&N on the end of the loose pipe that goes to the throttle body. Simple.
Should be alot louder when the throttle is open.
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johnhara1
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reset ECU (disconnect battery for an hour) and it will adjust to more air coming in.
As for the noise, what engine is it on? on my XE corsa i had a K&N cone from a 1.8 eco vectra and the roar!!!!! was great. Changed it in the end for a viper as the heatsoak was causing hesitation at low speeds.
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Nick A
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imo induction kits dont really do much if anything apart from change the note of the sound, it also gives flatspots.
I just have it because i like the noise and ive lost my standard air box
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Morty123
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does disconnecting the battery really adjust the ecu ? dont it just wear off after a while tho?
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Fonz
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i fitted one back in Sept. works a treat for me. i fitted a Irmy exhaust and it improved further.
little performance gain, althou was more responsive as you say, alot happier to rev
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johnhara1
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quote: Originally posted by Morty123
does disconnecting the battery really adjust the ecu ? dont it just wear off after a while tho?
it should reset it and then it will go back into learning mode for iirc 250miles then it will get used to more air coming in from the filter.
To be honest dont expect much more than noise from the filter, it may make the car more responsive but not a gr8 deal. Fit an exhaust with the filter and again it will be more responsive.
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Vaux Lad
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quote: Originally posted by ShePs
i fitted a k&n induction kit yesterday and it doesnt seem 2 have made much difference..i suppose it is slightly more responsive but soundwise it hasnt realy changed :S
cud it be that i havn't fitted it properly?
What engine?
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johnhara1
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awaits, 1.2 8v spi reply
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Vaux Lad
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lol
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Marc
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Thats what i thought! Unless its a 1.4 16v they generally don't offer a lot from my experience.
[Edited on 18-01-2007 by Marc]
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ShePs
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yeh its only a 1.2 16v
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ShePs
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mite i be better of just putting my original airbox back in???maybe drill some holes in????
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Superlite Ltd.
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apiro forza...
thats what i want on my corsa. Had one ages ago, really gutted i sold it. IMO better than any open air K&N or green filter.
Apiro forza is an induction cone air filter but only lets in cold air via your ducting.
[Edited on 18-01-2007 by Superlite Ltd.]
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Superlite Ltd.
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(clear black one looks better than the red one)
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johnhara1
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cheap enclosed kit then.
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