pyrotechnictigger
Tuesday 12th April 2005, 21:40
This one is a goody and might catch out the unwary driller!
I did the airbox drilling mod and was quite impressed with the result, mainly better high speed pick up. After about a week, the car started to just slow down. Running and idleing was still smooth, just a noticable lack of power. I took out the old air filter for closer inspection and found the problem. A mound of old leaves/bits of tissue and general engine gunk. The holes had sucked up all the local rubish. After over 200K there was a fair bit! I cleaned off the big cack from the filter and treated myself to a new KN panel filter. Fitted it this morning and I now have quite a bit more PFFFHHHWWWWOOOORRRRR than before!
Moral of the story? Check whats under your airbox before you drill it and K+N make good gear :smile:
I did the airbox drilling mod and was quite impressed with the result, mainly better high speed pick up. After about a week, the car started to just slow down. Running and idleing was still smooth, just a noticable lack of power. I took out the old air filter for closer inspection and found the problem. A mound of old leaves/bits of tissue and general engine gunk. The holes had sucked up all the local rubish. After over 200K there was a fair bit! I cleaned off the big cack from the filter and treated myself to a new KN panel filter. Fitted it this morning and I now have quite a bit more PFFFHHHWWWWOOOORRRRR than before!
Moral of the story? Check whats under your airbox before you drill it and K+N make good gear :smile: