Grande Punto Borris The 1.2 8v.

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Hey. Liking the car, white 1.2, lucky you.
I wouldn't recommend an abarth backbox tho, just taken mine off my 1.4. It sat waaay too low leaving a huge gap between itself and the bumper, never gave a decent sound either really, just spluttered. I have a sporting one on now, looks and sounds much better...,
Personally i'd desticker and lower, maybe even lose the pillar vinyls,... Look tidy I think then ...
Anyways each to their own ...

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Thank you
I didnt mean an actual abart backbox - i meant a look alike tail pipe
But thanks for future reference because i was thinking about doing that with my future T-Jet!

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Indution kit ordered - should be here next week! Excited!

 

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Sweet. Keep us informed, be interested in putting one on mine if it makes any difference...

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Will do
Should be here next week sometime
Pictures wanted?

 

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Which kit did you go for in the end?..
Pictures....always lol....

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

K&N 57i Induction Kit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380321038245?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Looks good. I like.

 

[SJB1985]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Just had the same kit fitted to my GP on Thursday. I like this kit also.

 

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Make much difference ? Power, sound etc....
What engine do you have also....?

 

[Booth]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

It'll certainly overheat your engine.
Wouldnt risk it.

 

[SJB1985]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

I have a 1.2. As for the sound yeh it does make a difference to the overall growl the car makes but as for the power gain I must admit I fail to see this.

I bought it purely for the sound side of things and yeh it does what you would expect in terms of sound. Must admit my MPG hasnt really been affected then again I havent took much notice TBH.

Regards

Stephen

 

[JustAndy]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

It'll certainly overheat your engine.
Wouldnt risk it.

True story bro.

In all seriousness, it will literally just suck up hot air and loose you power, the cold air feed wont do anything either, you need to take the filter to the cold air, not the other way round

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Is there a way of counteracting this Booth?

 

[Booth]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Is there a way of counteracting this Booth?

Move to Finland.

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Will it be better if i place the filter near an open area? (More ventilation)

 

[Booth]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Will it be better if i place the filter near an open area? (More ventilation)

It wont matter unless you take your bonnet off. I wouldnt recommend it honestly.

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

Advice noted Booth. I will see if it overheats myself. If it does i will put the old intake back on

 

[Rob93]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

K&N fitted
Im driving it later so i will update on the noise side of things later tonight

 

[the rake]

Re: Borris The 1.2 8v

That got delivered quick....