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[astonnick]

Have been debating whether to get a K&N filter for a while, and after reading this decided to just bite the bullet and do it.  Bought a 57S-4000 with new airbox lid (http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4170eaf0ae) and fitted it this morning. 

 

Haven't really tested it properly yet, but have driven up and down the road a full times and so far the throttle is certainly more responsive, and it makes a very loud whooshing noise on acceleration which I can't tell if it's cool or annoying yet haha. 

[vince_13]

That the item im looking to buy as well, out of interest did you fit the disc shape pieceon the side?

[Lenny]

Have been debating whether to get a K&N filter for a while, and after reading this decided to just bite the bullet and do it.  Bought a 57S-4000 with new airbox lid (http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4170eaf0ae) and fitted it this morning. 
 
Haven't really tested it properly yet, but have driven up and down the road a full times and so far the throttle is certainly more responsive, and it makes a very loud whooshing noise on acceleration which I can't tell if it's cool or annoying yet haha. 

Sweet,
Any chance of a video via photobucket or youtube,
I think I'll go for the 57s kit too.

Id also like to find out the dimensions of the replacement induction hose that is supplied with the J1 induction kit,
Its smooth flow inlet pipe mixed with a K&N57S would be as good as it gets for the 1.6TDCi

I've just fitted an EGR blanking plate, helps reduce turbo lag too.
Here is the guide:
http://www.fordowner...-16tdci-engine/

[vince_13]

that j1 induction kit looks nicer than the k&n kit but i presume you would need the lower half of the air box for the secondary hose unless you drill a hole in there?

 

i cant find a pic but am i right in sayng that the plastic slam panel is the same in the RS/ST and 1.6? if so then the j1 would simply be direct fit

[astonnick]

That the item im looking to buy as well, out of interest did you fit the disc shape pieceon the side?

 

Na left that off, assume that's whats causing the noise although I'm learning to quite like it now

 

Sweet,
Any chance of a video via photobucket or youtube,

 

I'll see what I can do Lenny