gsi-gaz
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have any of you on here suffered from running problems after fitting a induction kit?
especially on the 1.6 16v engines?
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Adam_B
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Yeh i have, only thing i can suggest is puttin the airbox back on with a performance panel filter and a bigger air feed 
What kit have u got ?
[Edited on 28-04-2003 by Adam_B]
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paulr202000
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the only problem i have with my k&n on my 1.6 is a small flat spot after sitting in traffic but it soon goes when i start moving. what does yours do?
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Mickey
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well i just but an induction kit on my 94 sri and have had flatspots since doing this so im gonna reset my ecu this morning and see how it improves - hopefully!
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gsi-gaz
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i aint put one one yet,
just gathering info first, was gonna put a quikshift one on!
been good rightups in max p, revs and redline!
got a write up in all 3 next month i think!
[Edited on 28-04-2003 by gsi-gaz]
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Cursa
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I really can't see how an induction kit could give you running problems. All they do is give your engine air more easily, ideally engines would have no air filters. Any flat spots will even out gradually as the ECU adjusts itself over time, or you can sort them quick by resetting the ECU.
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wee_kev
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what is a flatspot. how would you describe it?
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Mikorsa16v
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where u put ya foot down and the revs stay constant for a 1000RPM incident or so, or rise slowly compared to normal acceleration
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Wolf In Welsh Clothing
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No problems with pipercross cone on my 98 1.6 16V sport
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Cybermonkey
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quote:
Originally posted by gsi-gaz
i aint put one one yet,
just gathering info first, was gonna put a quikshift one on!
been good rightups in max p, revs and redline!
got a write up in all 3 next month i think!
[Edited on 28-04-2003 by gsi-gaz]
Max Power/Revs/Redline dont have a fucking clue what they talk about. They are complete tosh. Dont put an induction kit on yet, wait till you get a better aftermarket inlet manifold. Get a K&N panel filter and drill the underside of the airbox. Supply a cold air feed to the new holes and prepare to be impressed with how little money you spent and getting good gains.
Dave
[Edited on 29-04-2003 by Cybermonkey24]
[Edited on 29-04-2003 by Cybermonkey24]
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Cursa
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quote:
where u put ya foot down and the revs stay constant for a 1000RPM incident or so, or rise slowly compared to normal acceleration
Where the revs stay constant for 1000rpm!? That's a real contradiction in terms!
But yeah, in answer to the question above, flat spots are where the rate of acceleration decreases. I don't have any noticeable ones above 3000rpm, that's with a 1.4 16V Ecotec with PiperX cone and I reset the ECU (which made a negligable difference!)
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20valver
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Get a K&N panel filter and drill the underside of the airbox, would drilling the under side of the airbox induct more engine bay heat
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