What are the difference between induction kits and air filters?

[Emma_ZS]

Basically as the title says, i don't know anything about them. Any help appreciated. CHEERS (also pics would be helpful of different ones from your motors)

[Emma_ZS]

:err: :mental: :ponder: :wacko: :panic:

[bullit]

an air filter is part of the induction kit. it cleans the air that goes to the engine.
you can replace the standard filter on its own to fit in the standard airbox or buy a whole new aftermarket system to replace standard airbox.

[Emma_ZS]

cheers but i think i will never fully understand, lol (i am a girl lol)

[bullit]

i wondered if you did.
right your standard car has got its own induction kit already, its a plastic box that lets in air at the front of car. inside the box theres a filter, the air goes through this to the engine. thats basically an induction kit whether its the standard one or an aftermarket one like bmc or green etc.

what i should have wrote was that theers not a difference as the airfilter belongs to the induction kit. yeah? lol

[S34MER]

induction kits work on the same principle as air filters, but rather than improving the flow through the filter in a standard system they replace most of that system. The effect is to provide the air with a more direct route from the outside world to the engine. More complex kits include ducting to direct the air down a specific route towards the engine rather than simply letting it float around inside the engine compartment.

[Emma_ZS]

If i post these piccies can you label one or summit to give me an image. Sorry if i am being a pain ! lol

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/1508/cimg2100ki9.jpg

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4736/cimg2095hf2.jpg

[S34MER]

right ok, the area i have circled in yellow is where your air filter is located, inside that black box!

the pipe i have drawn red lines down the sides of it the cold air feed for the air filter!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j21/S34MER/untitled-1.jpg


now an induction kit replaces the black box (circled in yellow) and attaches to the throttle body like so..... (please note in this pic the cold air feed has also been removed as the induction kit came with one made specifically to fit)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j21/S34MER/Enginepic.jpg

hope this helps

Oli

[Emma_ZS]

Oh i get it now but there is still one more question . . . . . ready . . . . does an induction kit make your car sound louder?

[williamsvts]

certainley does :P

[S34MER]

Oh i get it now but there is still one more question . . . . . ready . . . . does an induction kit make your car sound louder?

an open induction kit would sound louder yes, but an enclosed, such as the one in the pic i posted doesn't make much sound at all!

[S34MER]

i think i will never fully understand

Oh i get it now

I can peform miracles :y:

[Emma_ZS]

Can you post an enclosed and an open one up just so i can see the difference please? that is my final final final request (you have been a massive help)

[Emma_ZS]

I can peform miracles :y:

you certainly can, rep given

[S34MER]

There are different types of open and enclosed filters, but here are two of the most common looking ones

Open

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1620&d=1157151934


Enclosed

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/riggsyvtr/paulysbay.jpg

[Emma_ZS]

There are different types of open and enclosed filters, but here are two of the most common looking ones

Open

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1620&d=1157151934


Enclosed

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/riggsyvtr/paulysbay.jpg

Thanks very much S34MER! you have been a very big help and i like that enclosed one, what type is it?

[williamsvts]

looks like a procomp, dont make them anymore.
i have a similar 1 for sale, all you will need to use it is a samco bend. i have that but im using it with my new filter.

[Emma_ZS]

looks like a procomp, dont make them anymore.
i have a similar 1 for sale, all you will need to use it is a samco bend. i have that but im using it with my new filter.

can i ave some pics of it, please and details

[williamsvts]

yeah. im off out now so will pm you the details.
or search ebay for 'saxo simota green filter', my name on there is 'marc421984'.

[Emma_ZS]

cheers

[Emma_ZS]

for my 90 degree bend what width will i need?

[bullit]

you just have to measure the parts where the bend will fit onto too. im glad you understand now, im not good with the pictures

[Predator_R32]

just got my green forced today, came with silicone hose then a 90 degree polished bend and then another bit of silicone hose, will get you a picture of it tommorrow once its fitted, there 210 delivered

[Emma_ZS]

cheers mate

[jas16v]

hey :)
basically if you want noise it will be an open induction you're after, although it wont really increase your car's performance...

an enclosed one is more for performance than noise (can cost a fair bit more too)

hope that helps

[Emma_ZS]

thanks to you aswell, lol