willxs 0 Posted June 11, 2007 using a GTi-6 inlet and throttle body and am wondering how you've fitted the air filter/induction and whether theres any additional pipes that connect to an induction pipe? any pictures etc would be much appreciated. Cheers, Will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted June 11, 2007 Hello mate, i had seen the 205 down the unit Well you asked for a picture, heres what i have: I was quite lucky to have that converter pipe as its ideal. Same place that id run a 8 valve item and out the way of water. It came with the Phase1 306 that i broke, but had the K+N inside the standard air box, so maybe worth emailing K+N for a pic of there main converter pipe or jump on the 306 forum for pics of other members cars, or if dought you can borrow my pic and ask some of the more knowledgeable 306 owners what pipe i have I've seen Maxi's FDU in the flesh also that has a 6 lump in, he had a similar pipe but a bit longer, that hes had to run down towards the towing eye. He said its not really ideal, as come to a puddle you might be a little fooked which hes going to replace. Hope it helps. Alastair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted June 11, 2007 Al H: I'm gonna PM Maxi to try and blag his rubber hose off him if/when he replaces it - because I have clever plans for mine and a longer hose would be useful. As for your picture, the take-off hose coming off the larger one, due 'up' on the picture and just right of the left hand jubilee clip to the TB goes to what please? Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnie205 1 Posted June 11, 2007 That pic is of a standard 306 gti6 induction hose. You can either have filter behind headlight or down lower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted June 11, 2007 In my Xsara VTS (same engine) it angles down 90 degrees so the filter is actually vertical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted June 11, 2007 Visa: yeah that was what i was meaning about Adams hose, and with puddles etc Jonnie: Cheers jonnie, haven't had a chance to rip many 6 lumps out yet so didn't have anything to compare it to, although might have another soon... Mr Sarty: Yeah, you might have more luck going on the 6 forum as theres a few breaking on there at a price, and im sure you can tell Adam doesn't come on here much anymore. the hose i think you mean, supplys vacume hose, its runs to a T piece to the brake servo vacume and also to a breather behind the what would be dizzy area. Alastair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willxs 0 Posted June 11, 2007 was hopin you'd reply alastair as knew you were runnin a '6. cheers for the pic, its a bit help. i'll have to nosey round some scrappers then to see what i can find. ive got a K&N but its to small (standard 1.9 8v one). and will probably be to small in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted June 11, 2007 Yer my Xsaras k&n is much bigger than the one I had on my old 1.6 8v. It does point down Alastair but its at least 1 foot off the ground and the Xsara has a plastic undertray anyway so water could only get to it through the grill just like in anything else. If you had it in a 205 you may want to put a shield underneath it perhaps and vent the air in from higher up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) it's at least 1 foot off the ground and the Xsara has a plastic undertray anyway so water could only get to it through the grill just like in anything else. If you had it in a 205 you may want to put a shield underneath it perhaps and vent the air in from higher up In line with these observations and as a result of 2 things: {a} the apparent zero gains to be had from aftermarket induction filters (less them being needed due to lack of room) shown very amusingly here along with other pointless mods {b} me doing 12 car rallies in Devon & Cornwall and often fording streams etc and needing to avoid my car gulping in water.... this is precisely why I'm utilising the standard, manufacturer's style of air box - as big as space allows I might add, with the correct K&N aftermarket paper filter fitted - with lots of cool air venting from cleverly placed tubing and maybe a wing or bonnet vent. I'm already losing the standard driving lamps to force air in and will ensure they can't pass water to the airbox. I may also heat shroud the airbox such that when the bonnet's closed there's no way on earth it's gonna get a whiff or warm air. Anal-massive Rich Edited June 11, 2007 by DrSarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted June 11, 2007 A k&n in a GTi6/VTS for some reason is so obscenely loud that it gives you at least 50 psychological horsepower though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted June 11, 2007 A k&n in a GTi6/VTS for some reason is so obscenely loud that it gives you at least 50 psychological horsepower though! Sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted June 12, 2007 No but Sarty, its true! There loud buggers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whizzer71 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Ah my sides are aching !,I havent laughed so much in ages,I liked those articles on Boost !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted June 12, 2007 Ah my sides are aching !,I havent laughed so much in ages,I liked those articles on Boost !! Thanks Whizzer. Someone else linked to Boost once before on this forum. I'm just trying to share the love and glad to have entertained you. I actually think it should be compulsory reading; if not for educational value, then at least for delivery and style. That is one, funny, knowledgable bloke. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swazy 0 1 Cars Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) That´s how it looks like under my bonnet So we mounted a plate to use the throttle body from mi16 on gti6 inlet: And that´s our adapter for k+n, self made as plate above on CNC from aluminium And that´s the oilcooler Edited June 12, 2007 by Swazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
