Styling Cone Filter

[nashy]

Tell me, is it possible to install a cone filter in a UNO 1100 carb engine, A collegue of mine told me that one of his friends did it.

 

[alexGS]

Probably is possible.
Probably not worth it though!

It will make a nicer sound, and will save having to buy replacement filter elements (possible fuel savings as well, but the risk of insufficient filtration for dusty conditions), but I doubt that it will really liberate extra power.

For the 1116cc engine (round air cleaner), you would need a strange-looking adapter plate, or perhaps you could modify the standard plastic housing, fitting the cone over where the temperature-sensing flap is installed, and leave out the paper filter element. Not worth it IMHO, the temp-sensing flap is more likely to improve driveability than the cone filter ever will.

For the 1108cc engine (rectangular air cleaner) - same as the 999cc engine - do a search for 'K&N' and refer to the engine belonging to Chas (1986Uno45S).

-Alex

 

[alexGS]

OK, take a look at
https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=55530&highlight=k&n

https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=29233&page=2&highlight=k&n (a quick and easy install method)

https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=24389&page=2&highlight=k&n (useful discussion about the merits or otherwise)

https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=28070&highlight=k&n

https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=23521&highlight=k&n (nice install here using a standard cone filter)


...so, you have lots of reading to do

-Alex

 

[alexGS]

Oh, and here's the pic taken by Chas, in this thread:
https://www.fiatforum.com/showthread.php?t=52545&highlight=k&n

I think this topic has probably been covered more than any other in the Uno forum!

-Alex

 

[nashy]

Thanks Guys, doesnt look like ill be doin the cone filter thingy, doesnt seem worth it to me.

But thanks again for all the thread links and advise.

 

[alexGS]

Any time...
Oh and welcome to the forum

Whereabouts are you? South Africa?

-Alex