Intake pipe fitted.

[stribo]

Got around to fitting the intake pipe to the R today. It's a GWE one and although no-one would argue that his welding is top drawer, his finishing, and attention to detail leaves a lot to be desired though, as the metal pipe still had swarf in it:

Not really what you want to be sending through the engine, the pipe for my C70 has even more in it.

So, to fitting, getting the old one off was a piece of cake, with a couple of extensions and a wobble bit I could get to the jubilee clip holding the pipe to the turbo from the top, then it was just a case of pulling the PCV and vac hoses off it, seperate it from the MAF, and done. Putting the new one on was a bit more fiddly, but I put it on in stages to make access easier, and an hour later it was all back together.



Took it for a quick spin and there's a bit more turbo noise, which is nice, and although I don't know if ultimately any quicker, it certainly sounds more angry. All in all very happy.

[AndysR]

It's amazing how much sound is deadened in the standard corrugated intake pipe isn't it!

[stribo]

It's amazing how much sound is deadened in the standard corrugated intake pipe isn't it!

Yeah, I think the metal section helps amplify the sound.

[M-R-P]

Nice writeup Steve.
The combination of dp and metal intake certainly makes for some satisfying noises.
you should borrow my recirc gizmo sometime chirp chirp

[stribo]

Nice writeup Steve.
The combination of dp and metal intake certainly makes for some satisfying noises.
you should borrow my recirc gizmo sometime chirp chirp

I would, but I'm not a chav. TBH I like the sound of the recirc, the K24 one sounds a lot different to the 16t one, a lot more urgent.

[M-R-P]

The k24 is an internal piston type and has a sharper sound as a result.

with the recirc locked off, a 17psi gearchange gives of one almighty chirp rather than chattering. Very satisfying but the chatter gets irritating after a while, hence I have a switch to turn the bugger off when not being a chav lol.

[stribo]

The k24 is an internal piston type and has a sharper sound as a result.

with the recirc locked off, a 17psi gearchange gives of one almighty chirp rather than chattering. Very satisfying but the chatter gets irritating after a while, hence I have a switch to turn the bugger off when not being a chav lol.

And then there's the lag.

[M-R-P]

No lag at all mate.

[LeeT5]

Now you just need to clean that disgusting air filter!

[stribo]

Was put through the dishwasher after I finished.

[Harvey]

Was put through the dishwasher after I finished.

What tablets did you use on them ?.

[stribo]

I didn't, wasn't sure whether use detergent or not, I text MRP, but they went in before he replied, he said dishwasher detergent for future reference.

[Tomcat]

Dishwasher??... Really?.. Oh dear god,lol... You know you're supposed to clean them inside out (ie.. rinse them from the inside out) otherwise you're just pushing any trapped dirt deeper into the filter. Hope you're gonna re oil them afterwards...

[Harvey]

I didn't, wasn't sure whether use detergent or not, I text MRP, but they went in before he replied, he said dishwasher detergent for future reference.

What do the manufacturer say you should use to clean them ?.

[stribo]

Dishwasher??... Really?.. Oh dear god,lol... You know you're supposed to clean them inside out (ie.. rinse them from the inside out) otherwise you're just pushing any trapped dirt deeper into the filter. Hope you're gonna re oil them afterwards...

After an 1 1/2 hours in the dishwasher (its shortest cycle) I think all the dirt has been pushed through, and out. I've got some pipercross oil, but not sure if it's suitable for K&N filters, as the Pipercross are sponge, and the K&N cotton.

[stribo]

What do the manufacturer say you should use to clean them ?.

They don't mention dishwashers strangely enough

[Harvey]

They don't mention dishwashers strangely enough

Just had a look and found this !.

http://www.knfilters.com/video/KN_Ai...r_cleaning.htm

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...g8-1vWuXx9Z_jw

[stribo]

Yeah, I've seen them before, been using K&N filters for donkey's years, the dishwasher method is a lot easier.

[Jamest5r]

I'm a.fan of the dishwasher as well

[stribo]

I'm a.fan of the dishwasher as well

Rachel's gutted it's not big enough to fit a wheel in.