Author Topic: K&N Typhoon Induction kit - Any good? (Read 19116 times)

Boothy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2010, 12:20:38 am »

Quote from: VWellsy on March 24, 2010, 11:17:07 pm

Popped into Halfrauds tonight on the way home from work and they are doing the K&N for Â£209 in a choice of colours (silver/black), 3 days for delivery and not a bad price. (best internet price Â£202)

The guy behind the counter was very helpful and said they were a great kit! (but he had a BMC on his Bimmer)

So not sure if I can wait till I go to the States in May and get a cheaper price (about Â£160), or just blow the extra dosh and get it ordered so I can fit it next week me-thinks.

Mmmmm. I wish I had even a small amount of patients

Get it bought!

matsu · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:13:58 am »

Got nuffink to do with patience buddy it's peeps like boothy spending our money for us lol
I am skint constantly thanks to the gang on here

matsu
oh- am watching this for results as this is near top of my list

VWellsy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2010, 10:32:29 pm »

Well got it ordered today - Â£209 from Halfrauds. Should turn up by about the middle of next week, and of course fitted about an hour later!

They make a choice of colours for the pipework (silver or black) so I have gone for silver, but not clear when I ordered it if they have got that bit right - oh well not gonna loose much sleep over that anyway...

So when it turns up I'll post a few piccies and let you all know my first impressions.

Next the Stage 1,and Milltek.

VWellsy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:56:02 pm »

Kit turned up yesterday (2 days from ordering), and got round to installing it today - and I have to say overall i'm pretty impressed!!!

Good quality and all fits like a glove. It took me about 2 hours to fit (at a careful pace), after a quick test drive i'd say the cars definately more urgent and sounds fantastic - not too noisy, but enough to put a grin on your face.

Only one small snagette with the install, there was 1 jubilee clip missing from the kit, but a quick trip back to the shop and they sorted me one out. If anyone else does fancy one of these kits I think its a common fault that they forget one of the jubilee clips in the box, so double check you have 3 in the box!!!!!

Anyway heres a few photos, and if anyone has any questions I'll do my best to answer

Before...

After...

And a cheeky little side shot!

Pmoky gti · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2010, 11:09:51 pm »

sound clips please

VWellsy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2010, 11:46:10 pm »

Okay will see if I can sort that out tomorrow, probably dodgy quality sound off my iPhone though.

I'll give it my best shot.

The missus borrowed the car earlier and when she got back she said the car was making some strange whooshing and snarling noises that she hadn't heard before..... I just looked over and said I'll take a look at it later darling!!! and I think i grinned

matsu · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2010, 11:57:12 am »

looks great and the response from the missus made me crack up
1
ok i,m interested in a sound clip cos i think i might have to put this on the possibles list.
and i need a new enging cover to butcher,dont think i can live with all me inards showing like that.
still confused of essex tho.

matsu

strapper · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:11:34 pm »

I am liking the look of this very much

Nickyboy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2010, 10:22:00 pm »

I see now why they cover the engine

Kit looks good, the black paint makes it look stock almost.

VWellsy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2010, 10:19:43 am »

Sorry guys, as yet haven't managed to get a decent sound recording of the induction noise from the kit!

Will have another go later today, was trying to get a recording while driving but the mic picks up all the other road noise and doesn't do it justice.

I know what you mean about the engine cover thing, to be honest I thought i'd hate it without one on but in the flesh it's actually not that bad - and as I generally try to drive it with the bonnet down you can hardly tell the difference.

I know the Evoms cover is an option, but that somehow doesn't quite look right to me either.....

Anyway, all I can say is this kit sounds spot on to me - I've been driving with the stereo off so I can properly listen to it and it's fantastic. It just hits the mark for me as it's noticable but not in your face (so I don't feel or sound like a Chav).

pazz · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2010, 07:30:12 pm »

VWellsy what was the price if you dont mind me asking? And supplier?

VWellsy · « **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2010, 08:29:02 pm »

Hi Pazz, no worries - it cost me Â£209 from good old Halfords.

pazz · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2010, 12:49:21 am »

Quote from: VWellsy on April 03, 2010, 08:29:02 pm

Hi Pazz, no worries - it cost me Â£209 from good old Halfords.

Sorry, my bad, should of read the whole post!

VWellsy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2010, 09:12:15 am »

I didn't want to state the obvious.

jmspear · « **Reply #29 on:** April 04, 2010, 07:29:16 pm »

interesting that it doesn't appear to have an insulation between the cone filter and the engine bay? The ITG does and the instructions even go so far as to suggest you shine a torch at the filter (from the engine side) to check no light getting through and therefore you have a really good seal between the cone filter and the engine bay to ensure that the filter is getting cold air from the wheel arch and not hot from the engine bay.

This is apparently important for max power, if this system (which looks like the ITG) doesn't have a seal, maybe worth making one, the ITG is basically an Al panel (which the filter goes through) and lots of foam...... even more power.......

just my ten penny worth, but looks great