Maybe a silly question....

[Bibby]

Dahlback intake filter kit has just arrived.

Can I wade right in and fit it? Should anything in particular be done beforehand? Will the ECU (despite not being stock) make any adjustments accordingly?

As far as I know, the car was 'chipped' before the RS2 exhaust manifold went on, plus now I'm changing the intake. Are these 2 mods likely to make any difference without a remap?

[caterpillar]

if you have mapsencor after filter,you may have to clean it inside,because SOME of the aftermarked filter does have some sort of oil in the filter.and the mapunit does not like the oil,and the very fine dust who is passing. 8-(( the filter are ok.i will fit mine too. 8-))

[S2central.net]

Just fit it - no need to worry about chips etc etc.

You *might* feel a difference as this mod should decrease pressure ratio and result in slightly cooler air intake.

You will need instruments to quantify any gains of course...


Paul

[Bibby]

Well, she's fitted. What an effort!

I had to file down the rear top corner of the shield near the mount. Far too sharp an angle where a hose runs past, but the dremel put paid to that problem, coupled with a bit of protection on the pipe.

You also have to jack the car up and take the offside wheel off. You need to get behind the dirt shield under the wheel arch in order to secure the pipework which, I have to say, isn't perfect. The bend radius is ok, but the mounting bracket isn't the best fit on the planet. The angle on the bracket rubs against the top of the wheel arch under the bonnet unless you pack out the bolt with washers.

It looks good I think but I haven't driven it yet. I'm off for some new tyres once I've got cleaned up so I'll see what she's like then. I'm not expecting anything in terms of performance to be honest. It looks the part (which is what I wanted) and so long as it doesn't sound like a kevved up RS Turbo, I'll be happy.

At least I don't have to get the lid off the airbox anymore, although it was a damn sight easier than my Audi 90 was!

[bcdesigns]

Don't forget to tell us the gains of that dahkback's intake!

[Bibby]

I couldn't possible comment on any gains as I don't have any method of recording figures.

I can however say that it sounds awesome as it sucks in small furry mammals off the side of the road.







Sucks like an Electrolux when you floor it, then when you back off, the birds nesting inside chirrup away just like the Pikes Peak S1. No idea what valve is in this car but it's music to my ears.