PiperX Cross induction kit (quick question)

[Daz155HGT]

I've fitted by PiperX inductions kit as per the instruction given...

Basically remove the airbox and stick the filter on the end.

I'm sure i have seen some on here where they have removed the swirl/resinator box...

Do i need to do this, will it sound better? (Its a bit quiet for me )

I'm guessing i need to keep the 'air flow sensor' pluggy thing? Can i simply drill a hole in the induction pipe and stick it in...?

I will get a pic, that will explain it better...lol

Daz

 

[Anonymous]

This how it is at the moment, as per the instructions...

This is (please excuse the quick edit), how i think i should fit it...

Cut a couple of inches of the tube and fit it either side of the sensor, loosing the resinator/swirl box...

Daz

 

[Tom]

Leave it on, you'll get better torque.

 

[Anonymous]

But would it sound better if it was removed?

I don't care that much for power...

Daz


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[Tom]

Not really.

 

[Anonymous]

Is there anyway i can make it sound a bit meatier?

I went for the PiperX over the Viper/Closed induction as i wanted a bit of noise...

I've heard a mouse roar louder than this filter...

Daz

 

[DanZ]

The piperX kits are always quieter than most other kits because of the foam material they use to filter, it's quite dense. K&N are louder but don't filter as well. If you want noise put the pedal to the floor

 

[Anonymous]

Even with my foot planted, i still can't hear it...lol

It's all Tom's fault anyway, after hearing his PiperX and SS pipe

Maybe some SS pipe will add a bit of beef, time to start searching again

Daz

 

[Tom]

The big difference with your car is the airflow meter, they absorb a bit of the sound. The 1.6 is MAP so has no flow meter. When you boot it there is just a big open pipe between the filter and the valves.

Also doesn't the 155 have variable geometry on the inlet manifold?

 

[Anonymous]

So there is no way to get a good sound from the filter

And the 155 has variable something, can't remember what though...lol

Daz

 

[DanZ]

Variable Cams isn't it?! I got told by my mate that done the coupe 2.0 20V Turbo conversion that his HGT switched to a different cam set at certain revs!

 

[Tom]

Not quite, it just moves the inlet cam round a bit, same duration and lift but it opens at a different time. Its not like VTEC.

I'm pretty sure the 155 has variable inlet manifold as well as the VVC.

 

[Paul R]

your best bet would be to remove your bonnet cover! that will release some more noise!

Paul R

 

[LightWarrior]

i like the muffling from it. if you wanted noise you should have bought K&N though..

 

[Anonymous]

I have a K&N aswell but that is also too quiet.

For some reason i thought the PiperX was louder...

Ah well, you live and learn

Daz

 

[LightWarrior]

maybe you need a turbo/supercharger or something??? why do you want to make your car louder? isn't that a little chavvy ?

 

[Anonymous]

IMO if you are trying to make a 1.0 Nova sound like an F1, thats Chav...

I am only trying get the true tone of the 5cyl HGT, maybe i am more Chav than i think...lol

I've been searching for a uk supplier of the supercharger in the other thread, but no luck as yet

Daz

 

[LightWarrior]

lol i was only kidding about putting a suppercharger on. thats alot of cash to spend for some noise. fit a casette recorder in your engine bay