The Fatty's KTEC alternative induction setup that works just as well!

[chrishesketh]

I have the same setup but the bigger filter so will pop a pic up later

which filter are you using? and videos on the sound?

 

[Welsh.Dan]

Think I'll be doing this myself. Good thread!

 

[Mendizmo]

I've got my filter today as well lol. Can't wait for the pipe part tomorrow!! Will post pics as soon as it's fitted.

 

[Battery Nonce]

just though I would post these two videos which show what sort of sound using a foam filter produces...

Is this at Ullswater?!

 

[The Fatty]

Is this at Ullswater?!

yep! Good spot! was there about a month ago.

 

[KyL3]

Filters here! Looks mint! Also waiting on pipe work.

 

[Battery Nonce]

yep! Good spot! was there about a month ago.

That's mad! Can't believe I guessed that from that video. Me too! Stayed in a lovely little cottage there

 

[Craig_RS]

Worth a pop under £40 bucks. Will stick a pic up when It's done and report back. Much cheaper than the 166 banger ktec job

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol at everyone waiting for the pipe. If mine turns up tomo its first job thur am when I'm off

 

[N4TH4N]

Ill do mine straight away tomorrow assuming it comes and post up a pic.

 

[Craig_RS]

Is the standard air box easy enough to pop in and out?

 

[The Fatty]

yep. I found the hardest bit was removing the pipe from the side (you have to push a button thing in and pull/wiggle it out). Remember to also remove the pip all the way down the the acoustic valve (no need to remove the valve itself, the airflow is good behind the headlight anyway), again another annoying clip system iirc.

 

[haimsey]

that looks good hiamsy, if only I could weld aluminium! Is that a standard battery? whats it in?!

Yeah standard battery. As far as I know its a battery bag from an Astra/Corsa

 

[chrishesketh]

yep. I found the hardest bit was removing the pipe from the side (you have to push a button thing in and pull/wiggle it out). Remember to also remove the pip all the way down the the acoustic valve (no need to remove the valve itself, the airflow is good behind the headlight anyway), again another annoying clip system iirc.

would removing the acoustic valve increase cold air flow though? I removed mine last night it only took 10 minutes!

 

[The Fatty]

would removing the acoustic valve increase cold air flow though? I removed mine last night it only took 10 minutes!

It might, but its not needed as air floods in from around the light and other areas. in that test I did with the heat sensors, the acoustic valve was in place. it takes 10 mins if you have a good jack and the tools im sure, but I wouldn't say its worth the effort tbh.

 

[imprezaworks]

Boooo. No pipe work delivered, looks like tomo when I'm off. Ah well the weekend it is.

 

[The Fatty]

😧 guess you sent it to work? could always drive n pick it up? call someone first to check?

 

[Battery Nonce]

Mum informs me I have two parcels waiting for me at home.. :smiley:

Could be my spoiler and paint though. or exhaust hanger.

 

[imprezaworks]

😧 guess you sent it to work? could always drive n pick it up? call someone first to check?

I could but i've a fair bit to do tomo. No biggie will sort it over the weekend.

 

[JackD]

Still waiting for my pipework, want to get it on asap!

 

[chrishesketh]

a lot of people must have ordered this because the filter is on low stock!

 

[KyL3]

Think my pipe work has arrived. If i have time tonight i will get a picture up otherwise weekend for me aswell!

 

[Craig_RS]

I was looking at getting the ktec filter but £160 bucks Will give this thing a go see how it sounds. I bought it all last night :grin:

Originally heard there was some itg thing or air box mod that was another option? Or could just stick a better panel filter in ?

 

[N4TH4N]

All pipework arrived just goin out to fit. Will post pic in bit @The Fatty

 

[imprezaworks]

Ffs annoying mine hasnt turned up

 

[terryc101]

Waiting on my pipe

 

[N4TH4N]

Ok so here it is all plumbed in.. sounds pretty good tbf.. seems to work well as suggested fits nicely behind the headlight, just need to get a cable tie

 

[JackD]

Looks good. What part do you need to cable tie?

 

[N4TH4N]

the metal pipe. mine seems lose and is vibrating/rattling slightly so just gonna clamp in down a bit

 

[The Fatty]

Ok so here it is all plumbed in.. sounds pretty good tbf.. seems to work well as suggested fits nicely behind the headlight, just need to get a cable tie

looks a much better fit that than mine size wise! Looks like you have the offset at the top though, if you turn the filter to the offset in near the battery and make sure the alloy pipe is a far in as it can go in the OE rubber bend, it should move things up just enough to stop the alloy pipe hitting the ECU bracket mounting plate.

 

[The Fatty]

Looks good. What part do you need to cable tie?

I will go take a pic...

 

[Mendizmo]

Still waiting for my pipe! Not too fussed tbh as it's pissing down today. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

 

[N4TH4N]

Yea reorganised it.. looks better now..

 

[N4TH4N]

Not sure if its just in my head but it seems to pull more aggressively after 5k..

 

[The Fatty]

Ok hopefully these will show what I mean about cable ties and alignment (and it shows why you need an offset neck!)

how shes looking at the mo!

 

[N4TH4N]

Filter aside, what a gorgeous engine bay!

 

[The Fatty]

thanks

 

[Craig_RS]

Filter aside, what a gorgeous engine bay!

Ditto.

Did you do that engine cover yourself?

 

[The Fatty]

Ditto.

Did you do that engine cover yourself?

yep except for anything to do with tires or cambelts, I do everything myself

 

[Craig_RS]

yep :smile: except for anything to do with tires or cambelts, I do everything myself :smile:

Well played sir! How or where did you get the polished manifold? Thinking of going down this colour coded shiney route myself now! Battery cover looks ace too