Kriss
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| posted on 18/12/07 at 09:53 PM |
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R1 FI 2003 Air filter
Hi guys,
Wanted to know my options for air filters on the 2003 R1 engine. Its being built with a standard box, however, after owning a Clio V6 with a huge
Pipercross induction kit I want that induction roar still. plus the added responce was so notiecable it was unreal - however thats a £270 bit of kit
working on a 3ltr engine
so, is this gonna happen with a foam filter like westfield do?
is it best to stick with the standard air box?
will i look an utter goonie if i have a samco engine with standard box?
options and effects requested!
cheers boys!
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hobbsy
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| posted on 18/12/07 at 09:55 PM |
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Bonnet clearance is one of the main issues why people go for the sausage filters.
Either that or you often have to cut quite a big hole to let the std airbox poke out.
Some people argue that the FI engine runs better with the airbox rather than a sausage filter.
I believe Andy Bates of AB Performance is or has developed an custom airbox that add decent ram air for the R1. He's certainly got one for the
Fireblade - could be worth a call.
[Edited on 18/12/07 by hobbsy]
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chockymonster
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 01:02 AM |
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In the MNR the 2003 R1 lump sits higher. I seem to remember it's because the sump is deeper. This causes more problems when it comes to the
airbox. I had to fit a scoop because the sausage filter fouled the bonnet!
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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TimC
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 10:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hobbsy
I believe Andy Bates of AB Performance is or has developed an custom airbox that add decent ram air for the R1. [Edited on 18/12/07 by hobbsy]
Has he now? That is interesting. The other opttion which I quite like the look of is the Pipercross airbox system that uses a normal sausage-type
baseplate.
It may not fit under the bonnet but would look a lot neater sticking-out than that standard airbox.
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hobbsy
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 11:29 AM |
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TimC,
How much is the Pipercross airbox?
Is that a connection for a ram pipe I see on the far end?
The AB one isn't particularily cheap (especially if you want it in carbon!) but he does have quite a bit of experience in this area.
The other advantage of the airbox is lower noise for trackdays (surprising how much induction noise there is - can catch you out on the drive by
limits)
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TimC
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 11:34 AM |
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I think it's about £180 including the baseplate and the feeder pipe.
Noise is a worry but the thinnest panel filter only just fits under the taller version of the MNR bodywork so that's what I've gone for to
start with.
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