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Nov 29, 2011 18:42:08 GMT
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Ive heard a lot about induction kits, aparently improving airflow and giving more power etc etc... but would fitting one to an engine with a carb just take in hot air and loose power? I know fitting a heat shield supposed to help, but I can't see it making that much of a difference.
Your thoughts?
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Nov 29, 2011 19:04:55 GMT
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Depends on the setup of the engine.
If the inlet and exhaust manifold are sat next to each other then yes, it'll drag hot air in and won't really help much. Unless you feed/duct cold air from another part of the bay towards it.
But even then, without fiddling with the carb, all you'll do is introduce more air into the engine, but no more fuel, leaning out the mixture and not really gaining anything besides a sucking noise...
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Nov 29, 2011 19:33:30 GMT
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Right, probebly wouldn't do much good on a 205 then!
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Nov 29, 2011 23:27:02 GMT
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If yours a carbed 205 (with I guess a 1.1-1.4 TU engine then yes you will most likely introduce more hot air into the mix.
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not all cars respond well to cold air for normal mid range driving. my polo prefers warm air, and with cold air you may be increasing the risk of carb icing etc in winter.
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