delterflier

wanting to dress up the engine bay of my focus so was thinking about something like this.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-1-8...d=p3286.c0.m14

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FOCUS-1-8...d=p3286.c0.m14

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-Escort-Fo...d=p3286.c0.m14

and just how much damage cud this do to a engine?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9bhp-ECU-remap...d=p3286.c0.m14

cherrs john

pani_k

iTrader: (1)

Ebay induction kits are "ok". Be aware that the MAF sensor fitting is dodgy at best so bit of fiddling required but OK to get a short ram like those. As for that remap thingy...just NO

Twellsie

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personally I would stick with reputable manufacturers like K&N etc, seems a good price for those kits though, even if you where just to use the pipes and use a better filter

RichieST

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Open cone filters don't work very well on the focus for some reason, they suffer with terrible heat soak. Had one on my old 1.6 for a while and it was crap to drive.

When I used to go to rolling road days etc, some lost power with an open cone filter.

For best power gains fit a panel filter and put one of those wider snorkels on

delterflier

i like this one just trying to work out where the cone would sit???

http://jbrlsr.com/?aid=5336337933&bi...3Dp3286.c0.m14

TWELLSIE
was thinking that to mate

RICH170
never been i big lover of pannel filters but how much of a difrence in power/toruk?
i have bonnet raisers to help with geting rid of the heat.

cherrs john

RichieST

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Bonnet raisers can actually be a bad thing as they disrupt the air flow through the front grille, through the bay and down underneath the car, the way that ford intended it to be done.


As for exact power loses, I can't remember, but the best power gains are given with the standard airbox and a panel filter.

pani_k

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That's the same induction kit I have mate. Filter sits right behind the NSF for light. If you do go for this kit be aware:

1) The MAF sensor fitting needs a fair bit of dremmeling to get the MAF to fit.
2) The cone is about a foot off the floor and if you don't make a suitable splash guard, you will destroy your engine from heavy water intake.

vroooom ptssssh

Do your airflow meter a favour and keep the original airbox and if u NEED a K&N get a panel filter.

delterflier

looks gud but ya got me worryed now...
its geting close to winter and it is my daily drive.btw does it work well?

delterflier

think i will follow ur advice ..... at least for the winter

pani_k

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It works very well especially in winter. On a chilly night, pickup is immense. My splash guard is adequate and shields the filter pretty well from any water on the road and there is another guard on my lower front grille to protect from spray. Really doesn't get wet at all but is in a bit of a dangerous spot but I've had it on for almost a year now and it has been fine. What are you looking for ultimately?

delterflier

well shes a 1.8 and i think she needs abit more go plus looking at a chrome strut brace to match.

what did you use to make ur splash gards?

pani_k

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Mine was just a sheet of aluminium cut and bent. If you want go, 4-2-1 and a cat back will help. Also have a look at getting a ST170 air box, ST170 intake snorkel and 2.0 auto air deflector. Or alternatively look at things like a BMC CDA or a Pipercross Viper induction kit.