Induction Kit Opinions

[Tom-B64]

So I'm currently torn between getting a simple K&N drop in panel filter, or a Auto Specialists Induction kit. I kno when I come to remap my car I would most likely get more gains with the induction kit.

The K&N is around £40, and the induction kit is around £150.

Apart from the nice little sound you get when you let off, is it worth spending all that money on an induction kit?

Thanks

[Tom-B64]

Anyone?

[Tom-B64]

Looking at the Auto Specialists Stage 2 kit, anyone got one?

[alexp999]

Whats the induction kit, have you got a link?

If it is an open filter it could net you worse performance, especially as the 1.0 turbo is at the front near the airbox.

[donfresh]

Induction kits sound lovely and if you're re-mapping the car aswell it will be beneficial. I have a panel filter in one of my cars and apart from saving money on air filters every service it dosent really do much for your 'inner-boy racer'

[JSMarsden]

IMO Most inductions kits (although they look a lot better in the engine bay and sound nicer) the air filter would be better for performance. Always seem to lose a little hp through induction kit as opposed to the air filter. 

[alexp999]

Just now, JSMarsden said:

IMO Most inductions kits (although they look a lot better in the engine bay and sound nicer) the air filter would be better for performance. Always seem to lose a little hp through induction kit as opposed to the air filter. 

Because most inductions are open and so just suck in hot air from under the engine.

As I said above, the 1.0 has it's turbo at the front and it gets very hot (hence the guard).

[Tom-B64]

Was looking at this one, with the upgraded Pro Silicone hose and possibly the K&N sock.

Auto Specialists Stage 2 Induction Kit

I will be going stage 1 soon so I'm thinking i'll benefit from this more rather than a K&N Panel filter.

[alexp999]

You'll get worse performance from that than the stock filter and airbox once warmed up.

Better off with just a replacement filter.