Induction Kit

[RACK 0]

Right, I've been looking into things and come up with an idea.

 

At the min Jabba are charging £141 (not sure if this includes VAT?) plus postage. This comes with a heat-shield.

 

I've been thinking about producing my own, using the same type of filter (jetex) and making up a complete heat-shield, one which covers the top of the filter, from heat going over the wall of it. Those with a Jabba one know what I mean.

Unless the heat-shield goes all the way up to the bonnet heat will get to the filter.

 

So, I'm going to knock up a prototype and post pics, then test on my car. If I find an improvement I'll offer it for sale. If not, I'll not waste anyone's time or money.

 

The price I'm aiming for would be between £90-£100 for each kit & heat-shield.

 

I would like people's views on this and any input / constructive criticism very much.

 

Thanks Loads

RACK

[MikeVR6 0]

Can you get something similar to the Turn2 or Carbonio VR6 CAI kits for the G60?

 

These replace the airbox with a large diameter pipe that connects to the MAF assembly at one end and disappears into the hole under the airbox for the carbon filter at the other end, terminating in a K&N cone filter behind the front bumper.

Really neat and eliminates the need for a heatshield as they draw cold air from down low behind the bumper.

[Rossco 0]

I would be super keen if you are going to include a 90 degree bent metal pipe as well, polished up they look ding dong

[RACK 0]

Mike, I'll have a look into it and see if I can knock something up.

 

Harry, I'm also looking into this, I'll have a few bits put together in the next week or so, I'll put pics up asap

 

Thanks

RACK

[Neverite 0]

nice idea Rack... ithink alot of ppl may be interested in this, including myself! keep us posted :D

[G60Jet 1]

Watch this space for the G60 induction kit to top them all

 

Needless to say the one i have here nearly ready to fit has a 3l jeep cone filter on it. big shout to G-werks for the pipe, Im just waiting on a rubber 90 deg hose now.

[RACK 0]

I'm trying to get hold of most of the bits I need to make a proto-type and want to make something that will look good and help performance.

 

Hopefully I'll have a few bits ready by next week if all goes to plan, so pics will be posted.

 

Another thing I've thought about is, that if I can make something like the turn2 kit that goes into the wing, I might have to use a slightly smaller filter, and the carbon canister would have to be removed.

 

I'm gonna try and look into making 4 things;

a, complete induction kit, with heat-shield and SS pipe.

b, just heat-shield for people with cone filters already.

c, Blingin SS pipe from charger to filter

d, Full wing mounted induction kit

 

This stuff won't be ready for a while, and if I feel I can't make them to a high enough standard I won't waste people's time or more importantly money trying to sell them.

 

Once agian thanks for the interest and comments and hopefully I'll have something to show soon.

RACK

[Rossco 0]

Waiting very eagerly

[RACK 0]

I might have a heat-shield done for the weekend and have some pics ups.

 

Also I think I can get away with using the big filter on the wing-mounted kit.

I'll be doing a big of checking this weekend.

 

The tricky bit is connecting the kit to the charger, but I'm gonna use a collet on the charger then a piece of silicone to connect to the SS intake pipe.

 

As soon as I make one, I'll post pics up. I will obviously test it for a while on my car to make sure things are ok.

 

Thanks

RACK

[RACK 0]

It looks like someone has already made an SS induction pipe, so I might have to put that on the back burner for now. But I'm still coming up with ideas.

I'm gonna concentrate on the heat-shield and wing mounted kit.

I think if I make the wing mount kit using 1 metal pipe it could all be a bit rigid so I'm gonna look into using stainless pipes with an elbow.

 

Would people still be interested in this?

 

Thanks

RACK

[RACK 0]

Right, quick up-date.

I've made the bracket that would mount the filter where the Carbon canister used to be.

What I will be doing is getting a new intake pipe and possibly a new filter as I think the one I have from Jabba is only rated to 208bhp. I'm gonna be looking into which filter will would best. Either cone or cylindricle.

Any views on this would be appreciated.

 

It's a bit fddly to fit, but not too hard, probably about 20mins.

I'll post some pics and more up-dates soon.

 

Thanks

RACK