Heavy breathing

MudLifeCrisis · 12-07-2010, 22:33

Well I hope so ;O)

Fitted a K&N induction kit today but had no time to drive it . Left it on tickover for a while and it does seem to be getting louder,probably as it sucks the oil out. Got a long drive on Thursday so can give it a good try out.

(RIP) PLANK · 12-07-2010, 22:35

when your off road don't forget to wrap it in cling film to keep the mud at bay

MudLifeCrisis · 12-07-2010, 22:43

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Originally Posted by PLANK

when your off road don't forget to wrap it in cling film to keep the mud at bay

All part of the master plan to make myself get the Series 3 on the road

plus I've now got an airbox for the snorkle ;O)

extreme-4x4 · 12-07-2010, 22:44

hmm thats the only issue i can foresee.

why did you not go for the cheaper in your existing airbox k&n filter.
and not rusk the mud and splash issue

MudLifeCrisis · 12-07-2010, 22:47

Retiring the Mav from the muddy stuff ,getting fed up with cleaning it ;O)

extreme-4x4 · 12-07-2010, 22:53

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Originally Posted by MudLifeCrisis

Retiring the Mav from the muddy stuff ,getting fed up with cleaning it ;O)

know that feeling

MudLifeCrisis · 12-07-2010, 22:53

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

hmm thats the only issue i can foresee.

why did you not go for the cheaper in your existing airbox k&n filter.
and not rusk the mud and splash issue

Read the blurb on K&N site about how the airbox resticts the airflow. Really fitted it as I do a lot of towing and in this hot weather the car is struggling a bit.

(RIP) PLANK · 12-07-2010, 22:55

cleaning?

Paul · 12-07-2010, 22:58

Have one on our's well worth it for the sound when you open it up alone..

Timbo_1975 · 13-07-2010, 09:22

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Originally Posted by MudLifeCrisis

Read the blurb on K&N site about how the airbox resticts the airflow. Really fitted it as I do a lot of towing and in this hot weather the car is struggling a bit.

Problem is, with no airbox, you now have alot of hot air from the engine bay (less dense), so the net result will be the same if not worse than you had before.

Get the old air filter casing modded to fit, and a decent sized cold air pick up tube fastened to it.

Intercooler fan really helps at lower speeds too.

zippy656 · 13-07-2010, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Timbo_1975

Intercooler fan really helps at lower speeds too.

How to do in the downlaods area as well

Paul · 13-07-2010, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Timbo_1975

Problem is, with no airbox, you now have alot of hot air from the engine bay (less dense), so the net result will be the same if not worse than you had before.

Got to say our's is alot better for the K&N, which as no air box.

MudLifeCrisis · 30-08-2010, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Timbo_1975

Problem is, with no airbox, you now have alot of hot air from the engine bay (less dense), so the net result will be the same if not worse than you had before.

Get the old air filter casing modded to fit, and a decent sized cold air pick up tube fastened to it.

Intercooler fan really helps at lower speeds too.

How right you were Timbo.

The car has been fantastic with the K&N fitted but as soon as I put the caravan on the back and found the hills in Cornwall the temperature rocketed. Hills that I normally fly up had the car down to 30mph and smelling VERY hot ;O(

The K&N is now in the modded air box as you suggested. Only wish I'd listened at the time ;O(

Brian

zippy656 · 31-08-2010, 05:49

got a pic of that modded air box?

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zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	got a pic of that modded air box?