I been busy today 1.4 16v induction kit.

RallyRed · 16-04-2006, 17:16

I looked for one and there isnt one so i decided to make one the stock airbox/engine cover weighs alot and there are 12 screws to undo to get the filter out.

So i've started making my own induction kit in the first pic the Pipercross cone filter is mounted directly onto the aluminium bend which is mounted to the throttle body.

Its runs fine like this but i intend to mount the filer behind the battery with a cold air feed running to it.

the second pic shows the pipercross filter on the end of the breather pipes.
they are both polished alloy the white plastic is protective cover.

So far this has cost £20 for a rover 220/420 turbo induction kit i had the breather filter lying around.
need some ducting i'll post more pics when i'm done and a how to if anyone is interested.

need to polish a rocker cover next.

walkie · 16-04-2006, 17:17

Nice work

Dave_Fox · 16-04-2006, 17:52

Nice one. You need one big cold air feed now

RallyRed · 16-04-2006, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Fox

Nice one. You need one big cold air feed now

I intend to but dont have anything suitable lying around i was going to mock up with the hoover tube but swmbo saw me and shouted at me.

she knows me well enough to know i wasn't going to hoover

Dave_Fox · 16-04-2006, 18:56

B&Q sell the big ducting tubes.

texasjohn · 16-04-2006, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyRed

I intend to but dont have anything suitable lying around i was going to mock up with the hoover tube but swmbo saw me and shouted at me.

she knows me well enough to know i wasn't going to hoover

lol!

You could always put a heat shield around the cone as well as moving it a little behind the battery case. See pic.

Check this link out for an idea of what I mean...

http://www.540i6.com/heatshield.html

Lummox · 16-04-2006, 20:40

IIRC there are induction kits available for the 1.4 16v Polo which is exactly the same.

RallyRed · 16-04-2006, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

IIRC there are induction kits available for the 1.4 16v Polo which is exactly the same.

oh well it was fun to do.

It'll keep me out of mischief for at least another weekend too.

I couldnt get over how many screws you have to undo to get at the stock filter

its a pita

RallyRed · 16-04-2006, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasjohn

lol!

You could always put a heat shield around the cone as well as moving it a little behind the battery case. See pic.

Check this link out for an idea of what I mean...

http://www.540i6.com/heatshield.html

cool i'll try that too thanks

Akebono · 17-04-2006, 16:05

Nice!
But what did it bring? Performance, sound? Maybe a recorded sound?

RallyRed · 18-04-2006, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akebono

Nice!
But what did it bring? Performance, sound? Maybe a recorded sound?

It makes an awesome sound i'm not clever enough to record it tho.

I run a K&N panel filter in the stock airbox and even just bolted to the throttle body with no cold air feed the cone filter felt better.
throttle response and acceleration.
its maybe all down to the noise i'll have to take it to dysart when its all done see if it makes any real difference

fabiafantastic · 20-04-2006, 22:57

i fitted a home made induction kit also filter cost 18£ nicked cold air feed tubing from mate makes an awsome sound people think i got an exhaust thats how loud it is

richardsonij · 21-04-2006, 02:45

Nice work.

Where did you get the additional Pipercross breather pipe filter?
I'd be interested to see your pics after you do your cold air feed solution.

Cheers
Ian

Fabia156 · 21-04-2006, 08:31

That looks very nice.. Im thinking about fitting somethin like this to my 1.4 16V.. but did it affect fuel consumption?
BTW dont u think that the fuel consumption is not really good for a 1.4 16V engine?? i calculated mine and its about 29 MPG...

RallyRed · 22-04-2006, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardsonij

Nice work.

Where did you get the additional Pipercross breather pipe filter?
I'd be interested to see your pics after you do your cold air feed solution.

Cheers
Ian

my pipercross breather came from my old AX GT i never got round to fitting it.

Halfords sells them and there own brand ones and ebay is good for cheaper knock off ones

RallyRed · 22-04-2006, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia156

That looks very nice.. Im thinking about fitting somethin like this to my 1.4 16V.. but did it affect fuel consumption?
BTW dont u think that the fuel consumption is not really good for a 1.4 16V engine?? i calculated mine and its about 29 MPG...

i dont know i havent gone very far with it fitted yet.

29mpg isnt good i get alot more than that
that would be 240 miles out of a tank i get just over 300 combined commuting.
and 360 on the motorway

jjj84 · 22-04-2006, 12:12

My 1.4 fab:

175/65 14" wintertyres 30,3mpg (7,8l/100km) combined, motorway 39mpg (6,1l/100km)

205/40 17" summertyres 26,9-27,8mpg (8,5-8,8l/100km) city/combined

Fabia156 · 22-04-2006, 16:58

Well.. i think that this is because of the Huge wheels i got.. 225/35 ZR 17"

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RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I been busy today 1.4 16v induction kit. I looked for one and there isnt one so i decided to make one the stock airbox/engine cover weighs alot and there are 12 screws to undo to get the filter out. So i've started making my own induction kit in the first pic the Pipercross cone filter is mounted directly onto the aluminium bend which is mounted to the throttle body. Its runs fine like this but i intend to mount the filer behind the battery with a cold air feed running to it. the second pic shows the pipercross filter on the end of the breather pipes. they are both polished alloy the white plastic is protective cover. So far this has cost £20 for a rover 220/420 turbo induction kit i had the breather filter lying around. need some ducting i'll post more pics when i'm done and a how to if anyone is interested. need to polish a rocker cover next.

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Fabia156 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 619 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I been busy today 1.4 16v induction kit. That looks very nice.. Im thinking about fitting somethin like this to my 1.4 16V.. but did it affect fuel consumption? BTW dont u think that the fuel consumption is not really good for a 1.4 16V engine?? i calculated mine and its about 29 MPG... __________________ 1.4 16V

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jjj84 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: finland Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I been busy today 1.4 16v induction kit. My 1.4 fab: 175/65 14" wintertyres 30,3mpg (7,8l/100km) combined, motorway 39mpg (6,1l/100km) 205/40 17" summertyres 26,9-27,8mpg (8,5-8,8l/100km) city/combined __________________ EX 2006 Fabia 16V, Graphite Grey, black vRS interior Etabeta sirio 205/40 17" Cooper Zeon 2XS, Koni Sport springs & dampers -40mm Last edited by jjj84; 22-04-2006 at 12:21.

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