Adam rs Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Just having a poke around in the bay of my new car when i fitted my plenum spacer and noticed the air inlet is not particularly well placed. I have seen other cars with the carbon vent fitted in the bumper and it can only be an improvement. I was a bit concerned about water ingress when it rains but if it was offset it would be fine. Anyone fitted the vent or something similar with the standard air box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I can't comment on water ingress, but I was having a tinker last night and removed the air filter to give it a clean. The box infront of the filter that the existing vent leads too was full of leaves! Admitedly I've only had the car 2 weeks so don't know how long since it's been checked, but there were a good couple of handfulls! Maybe if the air was being drawn in through the bumper rather from inside it may suck up less debris as they are kick up off the road, hard to say really. Probably not the most amout of help, but something to consider. Jacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Bought my car 4 weeks ago and recently put in a Cosworth air filter, when I opened the box up it too was absolutely stuffed with leaves and the like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Maybe work getting some sall holed mesh to put over teh intake hole prior to the filter! Nothing too small to restrict the flow, but enough to stop leaves etc from entering. But then again, the suction force may just pull them through anyway! Jacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Never had any issues with rain & I run one for over 3 years No real gains, Intake temps were a little bit lower though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 its nothing to worry about i reckon. Your filter will catch any debris, as for rain you can get a hydro-filter for the aftermarket induction systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 its nothing to worry about i reckon. Your filter will catch any debris, as for rain you can get a hydro-filter for the aftermarket induction systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Guess a regular clean/empty is on the cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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