RS to ST Airbox lid conversion

[Stoney871]

 

I have been planning this project for a couple of weeks and finally tracked down a pre-used, mint condition RS airbox from which to take the cover, for £50.-

Having already purchased the 3D printed ST replacement grille off eBay for £30 from HERE, I just needed a cheap hot glue gun and my (supposedly) trusty Dremel to get cracking.-

First I removed the rubber seal from the top and using my Dremel I cut away the original grille, the flamin' Dremel's battery went wonky half way in so I had to resort to using a small hacksaw which resulted in a bit of a nip out of the rim of the apeture.-

 

 

 

 

 

This was not too much of a worry though as the replacement grille has a groove that sits over the rim and hides any nicks nicely as proven by a test fit prior to glueing the grille in place.-

Once everything was sanded and cleaned off, I attached the new grille by applying the hot glue between the grille and rim and pushing them together, they mated together snugly pointing to the fact that the seller did his homework and got the size just right.-

I recommend using a mini glue gun as I feel a standard size one would likely chuck out too much glue and make a real mess plus the mini gun ran around the rim of the lid quite nicely

Finished product with the grille secured firmly and the rubber seal pushed back in to place, (photos of the lid fitted to the car will have to wait until daylight and giving time for the glue to fully set).-

 

 

 

 

 

[wilto]

Nice job Clive, what air filter you running with it ?

[Stoney871]

I'm going to run standard for now but thinking K&N or Pipercross at some point.
Tbh I want to see what sort of induction noise increase I get first.

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[james_60]

2 minutes ago, Stoney871 said:

I'm going to run standard for now but thinking K&N or Pipercross at some point.
Tbh I want to see what sort of induction noise increase I get first.

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I have a K&N that i will fit maybe monday if its not snowing lol

Jamie

[Stoney871]

A picture of the lid fitted, sorry it's dark and wet.

I'll get some daytime ones when time allows.

[wilto]

Just couldn't wait to get it on could you 😀, looks the part mate.

what's it sound like Clive, any difference ?

[Stoney871]

It does seem a bit more growly. [emoji4]

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[james_60]

I dont have the tools or ability to change mine :-( 

Plus my ill health.

I would pay somebody to make one for me !!!

Jamie