induction kit?

tezzer · 7th March 2011, 15:57

Hi all, Im interested in fitting a induction kit to my ZT 1.8T, was just wondering whether or not anybody on here has done this if so was there any problems along the way in fitting etc?... i asked a few members at the meet yesterday but without much luck, but were still very informative on most other probs i had!, so im putting it out there for more feed back... on my 1.8 i have sensors going into one of the pipes so i wasnt sure what i would do about that, im assuming it senses something but i really havent got a clue what there for

or if they can be removed without doing any damage or put up a warning light, please HELP!...
many thanks Tezzer

VVC-Geeza · 7th March 2011, 16:42

There is is this one http://www.performance-filters.co.uk...8_p1547037.htm

Haven't fitted it so i can't comment on it's performance.

pab · 7th March 2011, 17:03

i have fitted the panel type K&N which fits in the standard box,quiet a nice purr on tickover,they claim extra BHP and better performance from a leading name.

these induction kits which require modification of the air intake pipes and sensor mountings can cause problems.i have found some that are excessively loud and for the fuel economy loss and no real gains in performance a bit disappointing.

r44flyer · 7th March 2011, 17:16

Get one of these...
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/IT...ex.html?page=1

and connect it with this...
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/AI...316/index.html

and any silicone reducer and jubilee clips you might need.

With a metre of the ducting you can route the filter to somewhere that gets lots of cold air. I did this on my old 620ti, worked very well, and ITG filters are very good.

Can't comment on the sensor as I don't know the engine. Is it between filter and turbo? Are you sure it's a sensor and not just a breather hose?

chrissyboy · 7th March 2011, 17:27

hi terry i would leave well alone ,when they play up they cause all sorts of problems , funny enough we had a polo in today for an mot it had one on the owner told us the car might not pass the emissions .. he also said it is hard to start when the engine is warm ,cam sensor springs to mind

but no when we opened the bonnet we saw this indution kit he fitted lol lol lol , was all loose just fel off hahahahaa,, ithout it the car started start away and the idle was alot more smoother , i told him to fit a polo one back on and if its the louder note he wants just get a sports back box that is bigger than the one he has so will b more throaty ... by the way it passed the emissions,so i guess its a case of your car you do as you like with it ,, i wanted get one on my car bu was advised not to do it ..anotherreason but i just cant think of it at the moment ...

tezzer · 7th March 2011, 19:31

thanks for all the comments and advice chaps, maybe i will give it a miss then and just fit the k&n flat panel filter in the box, thanks again.. im defo gonna get myself a new twin tail back box though

tezzer · 7th March 2011, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by r44flyer

Get one of these...
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/IT...ex.html?page=1

and connect it with this...
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/AI...316/index.html

and any silicone reducer and jubilee clips you might need.

With a metre of the ducting you can route the filter to somewhere that gets lots of cold air. I did this on my old 620ti, worked very well, and ITG filters are very good.

Can't comment on the sensor as I don't know the engine. Is it between filter and turbo? Are you sure it's a sensor and not just a breather hose?

to be fair im not sure what it is its coming out of one of the big air pipes going down towards the cold air take feed...

chrissyboy · 7th March 2011, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezzer

thanks for all the comments and advice chaps, maybe i will give it a miss then and just fit the k&n flat panel filter in the box, thanks again.. im defo gonna get myself a new twin tail back box though

they got a new branch of long life exhaust in forest hill now give them a bell for a price .

tezzer · 7th March 2011, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissyboy

they got a new branch of long life exhaust in forest hill now give them a bell for a price .

nice one mate will do...

VVC-Geeza · 7th March 2011, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezzer

thanks for all the comments and advice chaps, maybe i will give it a miss then and just fit the k&n flat panel filter in the box

I'm pretty sure that i will be doing the same.I'm tempted to go down the induction kit route but i would like to keep it fairly OE in appearance under the bonnet.An induction kit such as the Maxogen with a cold air feed to the front would certainly add a few hp and make a noticeable difference.

7th March 2011, 15:57	#1
tezzer Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South London Posts: 664 Thanks: 63 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	induction kit? Hi all, Im interested in fitting a induction kit to my ZT 1.8T, was just wondering whether or not anybody on here has done this if so was there any problems along the way in fitting etc?... i asked a few members at the meet yesterday but without much luck, but were still very informative on most other probs i had!, so im putting it out there for more feed back... on my 1.8 i have sensors going into one of the pipes so i wasnt sure what i would do about that, im assuming it senses something but i really havent got a clue what there for or if they can be removed without doing any damage or put up a warning light, please HELP!... many thanks Tezzer

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	There is is this one http://www.performance-filters.co.uk...8_p1547037.htm Haven't fitted it so i can't comment on it's performance. __________________

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chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	hi terry i would leave well alone ,when they play up they cause all sorts of problems , funny enough we had a polo in today for an mot it had one on the owner told us the car might not pass the emissions .. he also said it is hard to start when the engine is warm ,cam sensor springs to mind but no when we opened the bonnet we saw this indution kit he fitted lol lol lol , was all loose just fel off hahahahaa,, ithout it the car started start away and the idle was alot more smoother , i told him to fit a polo one back on and if its the louder note he wants just get a sports back box that is bigger than the one he has so will b more throaty ... by the way it passed the emissions,so i guess its a case of your car you do as you like with it ,, i wanted get one on my car bu was advised not to do it ..anotherreason but i just cant think of it at the moment ... __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac Last edited by chrissyboy; 7th March 2011 at 17:41..

7th March 2011, 17:03	#3
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	i have fitted the panel type K&N which fits in the standard box,quiet a nice purr on tickover,they claim extra BHP and better performance from a leading name. these induction kits which require modification of the air intake pipes and sensor mountings can cause problems.i have found some that are excessively loud and for the fuel economy loss and no real gains in performance a bit disappointing.

7th March 2011, 17:16	#4
r44flyer Loves to post MG ZT-T CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 467 Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Get one of these... http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/IT...ex.html?page=1 and connect it with this... http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/AI...316/index.html and any silicone reducer and jubilee clips you might need. With a metre of the ducting you can route the filter to somewhere that gets lots of cold air. I did this on my old 620ti, worked very well, and ITG filters are very good. Can't comment on the sensor as I don't know the engine. Is it between filter and turbo? Are you sure it's a sensor and not just a breather hose?

7th March 2011, 19:31	#6
tezzer Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South London Posts: 664 Thanks: 63 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	thanks for all the comments and advice chaps, maybe i will give it a miss then and just fit the k&n flat panel filter in the box, thanks again.. im defo gonna get myself a new twin tail back box though