Im after and induction kit. I didnt want to go this route to start with but, as u can see in the pic my airfilter cover has been put on the wrong way:-



i tried to turn it the correct way but the space where it should sit is taken up by the alarm & immobiliser unit. Rather than move that im just going to get an induction kit.

So, which do u recommend piperX, K&n, Ramair etc

 

mostof the performance ones are roughly the same but i would stay away from metal mesh type filters

 

K&N Too be honest there isn't much between any of the cone filters. Just make sure it has plenty of cold air getting at it

 

IMO MFi RST's are loads better without an Induction Kit.

Drilled Airbox and K&N Panel all the way!!

 

i agree but im not moving the alarm and drilling it in somewhere else, so induction kit it is.

 

air box with k&n panel

 

You are making a filter choice around where your Alarm siren is positioned?

Personally, I would seriously consider that before you do it. Have you not considered putting the Alarm siren behind the heater box? That way you get the benefit of a great filter method and you hide your Siren away in the process. Everyone's a winner!!

 

its um been drilled in!. so i dont want to move it and expose holes that will rust

 

pipercross mate been useing a k&n for 6 months swapped it on monday night for the pipercross and it pulls alot smoother and seams more responsive found the same on my last car aswell

 

im gonna be taking off my k&n and putting an airbox back on when i next get my car set-up. they give very high ACTs.

 

???? mine doesnt

 

im i right in thinking the series 2 filter box will fit the series 1 and vice verser

 

what are acts??? i think the boxes are the same yeah

 

air charge temperatures, in the performance Ford air filter test they recorded ACTs and the cone filter recorded the highest temps. I know it was on a rolling road and the results would be different on the road but i don't think they would be by much.

 

If i were you i would move it, and at the very least the paint the holes, but u could have a spot of mig weld put in the holes and touch it up like that, they'll rust either way anyway if its been drilled it will rust sometime. You know it makes sense to move it

 

yeah, im going to move it, but i dont want to leave the holes esposed. cant i load it with grease lol. that really is the only problem!. dont want it to rust and rust and rust!

 

You could load it with grease.....but all the shit and bits of grit are going to stick to it, then your going to come along with your nice clean rag on a weekend to clean it, the grease and dirt are going to get on the rag, then before you know it you're scratched your paint up and spread the grease everywhere

Get a touch up pen or something, DON'T be brave and buy an aerosol we've all seen the tragic results when someone thinks they can do a good spray job with an aerosol

Thats what i would do personally, you can very lightly file the holes to clean the edges up then put a bit of paint on with a touch up pen or a brush and it should look alright. If your really fussy (like me) you could put a spot of seam sealer (or even better filler if your feeling brave) and then touch it up.........endless possibilities

 

i know!. touch up paint. then kurust, then two rubber gromits to fill the holes. easiest option i can think off. cheers for pointing out the obvious that i obviously didnt think about re the grease

 

Obviously wasnt that obvious then was it

As long as the holes are nice and clean and de-burred the paint should stick and it will be ok, like everything preperation is they key to success

 

de-burred?

i do have GCSEs, although on this thread it showing evidence otherwise

 

De-burred...basically remove all the sharp edges etc the screws will have left, worth getting a small round file in there and giving the edges a clean up

GCSE's....don't even get me started, cut a long story short i can spell FUDGE with mine

 

cheers pal, you have been a great help.....as always!. . at least i've come to my senses and decided to keep the airbox. airbox and k&n panel.