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Old 13-02-2006, 10:10 PM
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wot do you thinks best for track
Old 13-02-2006, 10:13 PM
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Old 14-02-2006, 11:32 AM
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If you have the choice - then it's standard airbox with uprated filter all day long!
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depends on the power the cars making.

its all about the lesser of two evils really restriction Vs heatsoak.

The snandard box is good for around 450 brake i have heard

Heatsoak will be less of an issuse on track but may take a lap or so to get the ambient temps in the bay down 1st.
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If you do go for cone with cold air feed, a decent heat shield could be a good option aswell.
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Originally Posted by D19 STE
If you do go for cone with cold air feed, a decent heat shield could be a good option aswell.
the best option for a cone is to box it in so the only air it can draw in is cold.
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Originally Posted by rsnissan
Originally Posted by D19 STE
If you do go for cone with cold air feed, a decent heat shield could be a good option aswell.
the best option for a cone is to box it in so the only air it can draw in is cold.
Thats what I meant but forgot to say

I know its not a big power track car I own, but this is how Ive set my cone filter up with cold air feed under it with a heat sheild.






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Pics of my air filter in bumper......on old T4 turbo set -up.

Green Cotton filter (cylinder 250mm long x 120mm diameter), 75mm hose througbout:







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Thing is people box in big cone filters, and then the box resticts the airflow, making them pointless.

I still dont believe on the road while moving at speed the heat buildup is that great TBH, but some decent venting is a good call.

Unrestrictivness counts over positioning in my book TBH.
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I like your set up Doug. Smart
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Originally Posted by B8
I like your set up Doug. Smart
Thanks

I'm using the almost the same set-up with the GT30.......same size filter now with 100mm top plate and 100mm hose from filter to turbo.
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