Adam Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Have been outside in the sun moving the air filter from the engine bay to just below the drivers side indicator inside the body kit. Its just a trail at the mo. has anyone else done it and does it make much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I have seen it mentioned on here and it does make a difference apparantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Sweet. The heat shield i had was ok but was still getting hot air into the engine. Now it should be pure cold air the quicker i go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Sweet. The heat shield i had was ok but was still getting hot air into the engine. Now it should be pure cold air the quicker i go. Are you monitoring charge temps to see what difference it makes? Or just go for the noticeable feel factor? Good luck and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Havent taken her out yet. Will do in a bit. Will let you know mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Photos would be nice, please? I remember this being discussed waaay back in 2000. The main concern was cutting a hole in the side of the engine bay and any insurance repercussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Be sure to seal the area under the headlight with foam, then you will have a perfect ambient feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Will get some done for ya today mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 charge temps? You're NA arent you Adam? Should still make a nice difference though so would be interested to hear how this goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yeah im n/a but it does make a noticable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Sure Envy have done this as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'd like to relocate the filter like that, unfortunately the SMIC is in the perfect place for it by the looks of it lol, maybe reason to go FMIC but I'm undecided. Good work, let us know if you honestly think it makes a difference, weather is getting warmer so maybe it will be more noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 First pic inside the body kit. Has worked out quiet well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I think there is one flaw that has been overlooked! if you relocate the filter to a place in the front that gets plenty of fresh air you will also get PLENTY OF WATER when it rains, or the road is wet:tongue: a soaking filter doe's not flow much air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 good point. any ideas to sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flat4_ire Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Sure Envy have done this as well yeah because they are running serious , ie: not 220bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 good point. any ideas to sort it Best option i can think of is along the lines of markssupras air box, you just need a good cold air supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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