A bit of an idea.

[Heat Seeking Missile]

How good are these BMC carbon enclosed induction kits when fitted to an S2 ABY? I've just realised (duh!) that the BMC kit as fitted to my Rover 216 has been removed as I've taken the head off, so would it be worth trying it in place of my standard airbox on my S2? I cant remember if they do different versions for flowing different amounts of air.

Any pics of a BMC mounted in an S2 would be much appreciated if anyone has one.

Cheers,

Mark

[S2central.net]

These only work well with a good supply of cold air, and a fair degree of heat shielding to stop exhaust proximity from raising the air intake temps at the filter.

It would be nice to compare this on a dyno with RS2 airbox.

[quattro20v]

I think thats a good filter to test atleast, no heat issues becouse of the box. They have the filters for upto 1.600cc and over that engine size. What is the outlet size on the filter?

http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoCDA.asp

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I'm not sure what the outlet diameter is on the one I have, I tried to fit it today while the airbox was out but all the turbo pipework and MAF sensor are alot bigger than what would fit on the BMC I have, I'd need reducers etc. Shame really, I was looking forward to trying that out.

Mark

[andyg plym]

ive got one......:mischeif:

[Heat Seeking Missile]

Is it any good? Do you have a heat sheild fitted? I'd probably consider a Dahlback racing one if I was fitting something aftermarket in there.

Whats the noise like too?

Mark

[andyg plym]

hi mate no heatshield as you dont need one. there are NO issues with heatsinc at all thats why i put it back on rather than the cone filter.
The sound is fantastic,ive got a 3" exhust from the turbo straight through to only 1 back box.
It is loud and spits flames......i love it

BMC all the way.............

[S2central.net]

@Andy - got any photos of that BMC install ?

What about dyno plots running it - anything there to share ?
Always nice to get real numbers that can help backup these claims.

PS - That thing must be 'loud of the rings' if its straight thru all the way to a single box.

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I noticed the difference between a K&N cone and the BMC unit when I changed them on my Rover, the location for the throttle body and airbox on the K-series is about the worst place possible but that BMC does a brilliant job, with noticeable difference even on a 1.6 N/A.

I'd have probably considered a heatshield as well, just to make sure that no extra heat from the turbo penetrates the carbon fibre, but that is an expensive precaution to take on a mere presumption.

Mark

[andyg plym]

@Andy - got any photos of that BMC install ?

What about dyno plots running it - anything there to share ?
Always nice to get real numbers that can help backup these claims.

PS - That thing must be 'loud of the rings' if its straight thru all the way to a single box.

Paul will take some pics at the weekend of the bmc fitted,and yes its loud but not boomy on the go. the zorst with new lambda cost £800 and was fitted the day before i got the car
It sounds more like a dragster spitting v8 but when somebody else drives it past you it sound like a proper 5 pot

[Heat Seeking Missile]

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the install, I am very tempted to go this way (but with a quieter exhaust). The Pipercross panel filter didn't give the results I was hoping for, noise-wise.

What size BMC did you get? Do they still only do the 2 different ones? I would check but I'm off to work.

Mark

[andyg plym]

mark,
just so you know ive goy my bmc (race-box ) mounted with 2 big samco elbows put together.give me 5 mins and il nip outside to take a pic

[Acidburn]

Lol then your get back in and we'll ask you to get some video's/sound clips.

I'd be interested to hearing what it sounds like as I also want a bit more noise from the front end. Also interested to know/see how big flames you get.

[andyg plym]

here it is:bmc.jpg

[andyg plym]

Lol then your get back in and we'll ask you to get some video's/sound clips.

I'd be interested to hearing what it sounds like as I also want a bit more noise from the front end. Also interested to know/see how big flames you get.

Ask Bo!!!!