Aus Fibreglass Air Intake Extension from Muz
08-13-2004 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Aug 13 2004, 07:38 PM
It also has a slurp on warmup reminiscent of Weber 40 DCOEs, for those who remember.
08-13-2004 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Muz,Aug 13 2004, 10:19 AM
You should not need to cut any slots in the snorkel. The inlet end is meant to butt up against the inside of the grill. Other manufacturers snorkels that you may have seen with slots on the sides have a longer inlet end. There is a slot at bottom center allowing for slight backward and forward adjustability of the clip for fitting purposes.
Once you get the snorkel itself installed you then install the clip last. Insert the clip into the slot and then push the bottom of the snorkel back firmly until it allows the clip to slip over the back edge of the grille slat. Once properly located it will provide a firm anchor and help to keep the intake sitting down flush on the crossmember.
Note that in the install instructions it says that the u-shaped clip needs spreading slightly (about a 30 degree angle) to allow it to fit over the grille slat. A large screwdriver can be used to spread the clip.
As far as performance goes Tonky has pretty much hit the nail on the head. Improved throttle response, feels like slightly more pull through the gears, reduction of heat soak, some ram air effect at highways speeds and a slightly deeper note.
It's impossible to dyno something like this but the general consensus is that some improvement in performance can be noticed. However, as you rightly mentioned, the main intent is to stop degradation of performance and provide an air flow that allows the engine to perform optimally under all conditions. Adding a different air filter and/or modifying the interior of the intake box can also be done to improve performance further but I have not done this myself.... yet.
Once you get the snorkel itself installed you then install the clip last. Insert the clip into the slot and then push the bottom of the snorkel back firmly until it allows the clip to slip over the back edge of the grille slat. Once properly located it will provide a firm anchor and help to keep the intake sitting down flush on the crossmember.
Note that in the install instructions it says that the u-shaped clip needs spreading slightly (about a 30 degree angle) to allow it to fit over the grille slat. A large screwdriver can be used to spread the clip.
As far as performance goes Tonky has pretty much hit the nail on the head. Improved throttle response, feels like slightly more pull through the gears, reduction of heat soak, some ram air effect at highways speeds and a slightly deeper note.
It's impossible to dyno something like this but the general consensus is that some improvement in performance can be noticed. However, as you rightly mentioned, the main intent is to stop degradation of performance and provide an air flow that allows the engine to perform optimally under all conditions. Adding a different air filter and/or modifying the interior of the intake box can also be done to improve performance further but I have not done this myself.... yet.
08-13-2004 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fieldl,Aug 13 2004, 05:04 PM
Muz - any timescales for the 04 version ?
BTW for anybody interested I currently have a couple of painted intakes in stock ready for immediate shipping namely a New Formula Red and a Berlina Black.
To see some photos of those visit my photo gallery.
08-13-2004 | 02:50 AM
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[QUOTE=mikdys,Aug 13 2004, 08:28 PM] I'm wavering now - do you think it would make the K&N filter I've already got fitted provide a noticeable pickup/performance improvement (apart from being able to save on future replacement filter costs by re-oiling it doesn't seem to have been worth changing so far)?
