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Author Subject: air filter relocation
franki c

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Post #1
had a scary moment last nite in the rally, drove through a deep puddle unexpectidly and stupidly! having a k&n induction kit it sits quite low behind the bumper as you all probably know! any way she made it through the patch of wetness with a little cough and splutter after lucky or what! just wondered if any one has moved or relocated the air filter to a safer place?

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Posted 16th Mar 2008 at 17:49
pedro_de_la_cruz

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you can attach it directly to the throttle body which will save you from any puddles but you will notice a lot more heat soak and in the hotter months the car will feel sluggish after being stood for a while in traffic say

alternative to that is get an enclosed induction kit, thats the route im taking Thumbs up

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Posted 16th Mar 2008 at 18:12
franki c

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thats a good idea but theres a breather pipe for the air filter and the top hose might be in the way does anyone know if a standard filter might be better or not so close to the ground! lets face it, it rains all the bloody time in this country and the puddles are getting deeper!

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Posted 17th Mar 2008 at 04:13
willygti

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franki c wrote:
thats a good idea but theres a breather pipe for the air filter and the top hose might be in the way does anyone know if a standard filter might be better or not so close to the ground! lets face it, it rains all the bloody time in this country and the puddles are getting deeper!


Mines situated directly onto the throttle body mate. The rad hose does flow over, and there probs is heatsoke when your in traffic situations, does it matter if your car feels a little sluggish?? For me, nope Smile

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Posted 17th Mar 2008 at 04:23
mr ben

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what about the sma;; breather pipe though? do you have to get a small filter for this aswell if you put the k&n straight onto the throttle body? cheers

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 00:48
anth

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mr ben wrote:
what about the sma;; breather pipe though? do you have to get a small filter for this aswell if you put the k&n straight onto the throttle body? cheers


yes your need a crankcase breather
Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 00:53
mr ben

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anth wrote:
mr ben wrote:
what about the sma;; breather pipe though? do you have to get a small filter for this aswell if you put the k&n straight onto the throttle body? cheers


yes your need a crankcase breather



cheers mate, anychance you know where i can aquire such a thing, or a ruff price, tar

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 01:04
mnpr4

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cheers mate, anychance you know where i can aquire such a thing, or a ruff price, tar


You can get one from Halfrauds or from ebay. They are less than a tenner.

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 01:07
petegti6

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Crankcase Breather

What you want is one of these though...(different size, but you get the idea)

Clicky

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 01:11
anth

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petegti6 wrote:
Crankcase Breather

What you want is one of these though...(different size, but you get the idea)

Clicky


my bad, its not a crankcase breather atall..
Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 17:08
mr ben

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cheers guys, thats a big help,, so either or would do but the latter is preferable?

and any of you who have experienced it,, how bad is the heat soak that you get from doing this.
thanks agen

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 19:22
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mr ben wrote:
cheers guys, thats a big help,, so either or would do but the latter is preferable?

and any of you who have experienced it,, how bad is the heat soak that you get from doing this.
thanks agen


Its very sluggish in summer. Id be tempted now the weather is picking up to mount the filter lower down with a decent cold air feed.
Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 19:39
mr ben

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fletch wrote:

now the weather is picking up


lets hope LOL i still believe we have a good wet patch to come.. Angry

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 19:43
petegti6

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I have the cold air feed disconnected at the moment. Sounds rude LOL

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Posted 18th Mar 2008 at 23:24
mr ben

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I have the cold air feed disconnected at the moment. Sounds rude LOL


just disconnected from the throttle body? surely you get too much attention when driving round LOL

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Posted 19th Mar 2008 at 17:29
petegti6

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Its pretty loud when you boot it, but i'm taking it easy these days LOL

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Posted 19th Mar 2008 at 20:52
cayuse

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Post #17
is there some kind of air intake that goes under the battery tray? its a twisty pipe under the radiator pipe but about the airfilter?
Posted 24th May 2010 at 01:05
cwspellowe

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In actual fact I saw this on my car for the first time today too, possibly ventilation going towards the ECU/battery?

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Posted 24th May 2010 at 05:05
stu

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Post #19
I believe it is there to vent any battery gasses. I removed mine soon after I got my '6 after fitting an induction kit, I've never had any problems.

I believe others on here have done the same too. Yes
Posted 24th May 2010 at 05:18

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