Theo205 0 Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) I've been thinking to completely remove the SAD and also use a straight air hose between the flow meter and the throttle body. Having less old/cracked air pipes in my engine bay will minimise air leaks and settle my running idle and air/flow mixtures once and for all. ( i hope) Now, i'd like to know if any of you guys has done this before and what would the cons be on cold start. Mind you, where I live we barely have temps below 0 even in winter Any info welcome. Regards Theo Edited November 25, 2007 by Theo205 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfingers 5 Posted November 25, 2007 Yes can be done. A ran my road rally 309 like this for 3 years, used on the road day to day too sometimes. Engine was otherwise std. Plug the hole at the bottom of the i/l manifold, I used the std hose cut off, with another hose inside and then screwed an M8 bolt into it I think with superglue on it, (bolt and braces) followed by a hose clamp. Same with the hole in the I/L hose (or K&N adaptor in my case). You need to tickle the pedal when you start it but will start fine even at -15c, doubt it gets that cold where you are. I removed the SAD completely and taped up the power supply connector to it in case i ever wanted to use it again, which I didn't! Idled much better when it was warm, Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamGTi 0 Posted November 25, 2007 I removed mine when I fitted my new engine a few weeks ago. As Phil said you need to give it a few revs from start up (in this county anyway) but after the first minute or so it idles fine. (although I may revise this comment in January! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted November 26, 2007 So what the benifits from removing the SAD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simonb 0 Posted November 27, 2007 I wouldn't remove it, maybe just re-position it somewhere sensible so it's easy to service etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_Sparky 10 Posted November 28, 2007 So what the benifits from removing the SAD? Not much, bit less piping and one less thing to go wrong/swear at. I'd consider replacing it but not a straight removal as it is a pain in the bum if the engine stops when coming to junction for the first mile or two of the journey. Interesting to here how bad it is though from those running without as it is a pretty awful piece of kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
