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Offline johnhol78

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How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« on: April 06, 2011, 09:12:36 pm »
From what I can see the Carbonio replaces the standard intake and gets it's air from the same place (top of grill).

How does this make any difference to the standard one? Does the volume make a difference? Would this be enough to go stage 2 with?

Or is it as I expect....fluff  :chicken: Pure eye candy to make the engien bay look nicer? At £200 that's a lot of candy  :wink:
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2011, 09:25:26 pm »
its just engine bling simple
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Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2011, 09:43:37 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 06, 2011, 09:25:26 pm
its just engine bling simple

Great  :sad1:

So an induction kit would be needed for true use?
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 09:56:32 pm »
Quote from: johnhol78 on April 06, 2011, 09:43:37 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 06, 2011, 09:25:26 pm
its just engine bling simple

Great  :sad1:

So an induction kit would be needed for true use?

Basically yes, though you won't be dissapointed once you do get one!
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2011, 10:07:57 pm »
I suspect the gains are primarily made by using a different drop in filter (a Pipercross one).
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2011, 10:25:19 pm »
Quote from: big al on April 06, 2011, 09:56:32 pm
Quote from: johnhol78 on April 06, 2011, 09:43:37 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 06, 2011, 09:25:26 pm
its just engine bling simple

Great  :sad1:

So an induction kit would be needed for true use?

Basically yes, though you won't be dissapointed once you do get one!

Problem is when I had it mapped today they said the map was not far from pushing the limits of the fuel pump and after reading some threads an intake might add another 15-20bhp. Don't (DON'T) want to get a HPFP....too expensive. Might go for a cat back when the existing one dies...(hopefully in the summer)....

Just wanted a slightly better air intake.  :sad1:
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2011, 10:36:38 pm »
John, where are you based? Am sure you are near someone who can demo a CAI kit.
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2011, 10:41:54 pm »
Quote from: DomT on April 06, 2011, 10:36:38 pm
John, where are you based? Am sure you are near someone who can demo a CAI kit.

Uxbridge
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2011, 11:27:54 pm »
the torque is what causes you limitations and fuel cut. 

You have lower torque than some of the other brands of map, so adding an intake will not cause you any issue.  Most of the gains from an intake are at the top of the rev range where fuel cut isnt an issue as well.  The problems with fuel cut usually occur around 3500-4000rpm.

Definitely a good mod to buy, no map adjustment needed as the ECU will adjust itself
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 06:53:54 am »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on April 06, 2011, 11:27:54 pm
the torque is what causes you limitations and fuel cut. 

You have lower torque than some of the other brands of map, so adding an intake will not cause you any issue.  Most of the gains from an intake are at the top of the rev range where fuel cut isnt an issue as well.  The problems with fuel cut usually occur around 3500-4000rpm.

Definitely a good mod to buy, no map adjustment needed as the ECU will adjust itself

Cheers Sy......
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Re: How do Carbonio Intakes actually work?
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 09:14:31 am »
The Carbonio has the air forced into the filter from the top vent in the grill where as the standard intake blows air over the engine when moving to, I did a mod on my standard intake to make it the same as a Carbonio which blanks the lower section off meaning more air forced to the filter,
I am not sure it would be good enough for stage 2 but in my eyes certainly will not restrict anything?
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