M@tt 77 Posted August 21, 2006 I was looking at my engine the other day (as you do ) and was wondering whether the air filter location on my mi16 was quite restictive and whether it would be having any effect on performance? I've relocated the washer bottle which frees up a bit of space but was thinking it would be ideal if i was able to route some sot of pipe work down into the space between the gearbox and radiator so that it can breathe a bit easier and also pick up cooler air rather than the hot air in the engine bay. Any thoughts? or anyone done anything different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted August 21, 2006 I think you're right to pay attention to this, moving the washer bottle on my old 309 made a tangeable difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 21, 2006 if you mean moving it downwards thats not a good idea as you don't want it to suck any water up. there is a rubber strip under the headlight attached to the bumper that is worth removing (as described in the fitting instructions for the k&n kit for the 8v) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted August 21, 2006 if you mean moving it downwards thats not a good idea as you don't want it to suck any water up. there is a rubber strip under the headlight attached to the bumper that is worth removing (as described in the fitting instructions for the k&n kit for the 8v) I've always wondered how much truth there is in this. I mean, surely it's not a mjor concern unless you plan on driving through a ford regularly! The honda boys all have their filters down near the bottom of the front valance, in fact the standard filter set up on older Civics and the like is behind the valance and at the bottom. never heard any of them suffering from problems. I need to sort out the filter on my 8V as it is far too crammed in that corner with the battery and crappy wiring etc. It rubs the headlight connector as well. I'm going to reloctae my bottle and use a slightly angled piece of silicone hose to put the filter away from the headlight and into the area where the bottle was, and then try to feed a bit more air to it with some pure ghetto home made ducting and tubing..........a ASDA plastic filler funnel and some old vacuum cleaner hose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 21, 2006 there was a renault a few years ago (cant remember which model but it wasn't at all performance oriented) that became well known for its ability to become hydrolocked just from driving through a shallow puddle. its just not worth the risk IMO, if you're lucky you'll make 1 or 2 bhp difference maximum which isnt enough to notice unless you're racing and every last tenth of a second is crucial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim21070 2 Posted August 21, 2006 there was a renault a few years ago (cant remember which model but it wasn't at all performance oriented) that became well known for its ability to become hydrolocked just from driving through a shallow puddle. its just not worth the risk IMO, if you're lucky you'll make 1 or 2 bhp difference maximum which isnt enough to notice unless you're racing and every last tenth of a second is crucial. That'll be the Espace I rescued one about two years ago from a puddle. The jets of water from the plugholes was a joy to behold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 21, 2006 Piping cold air to the filter does'nt really help, You need a direct air feed to make the most of it, Or a inclosed box around the filter to stop any heat getting in. But as said for the amount of power you'll get from it, it's not worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
