Is200 Induction Kit

[ROBBIE1]

Hi I am looking on some advice on which is the best induction kit for a is 200 for noise and also performance

[stevie_]

performance, an induction kit will make no real difference to an FE engine on its own. 2 or 3 bhp on a cold day.

noise, couldn't really speak for them as i've not heard many.

[jay_russell]

make one yourself it's cheaper and does the same job

[ROBBIE1]

make one yourself it's cheaper and does the same job

How much would it cost to make one and what will I need

[stevie_]

an air filter, silicone bends, probably 45 degrees each, and some metal pipe the same diameter as your throttle body.

[Asi]

As stevie says thats all you will need. if you search somebody in the past made a custom induction kit. remember to get a Apexi filter as they are good. dont buy a prolex induction kit as its a rip off

[Enright]

Isn't it just bling for bling's sake?

2-3 BHP gain seems to be more trouble than it's worth.

What you MAY gain in freer flowing air is potentially lost by sucking in pre-warmed (and therefore less dense) air from above your nice hot exhaust manifolds.

Plus it's a mod that your insurers would expect you to declare and could even get arsey about in the event of a claim.

I can understand it on a turbo or supercharged car where you're pulling in a lot more air (and you ain't exactly going to hide one of those babies under the standard airbox anyway!), but otherwise surely the K&N insert route is better...? Invisible, cost effective, and slurping in nice dense cold stuff so potentially more bang for your buck.

[ROBBIE1]

As stevie says thats all you will need. if you search somebody in the past made a custom induction kit. remember to get a Apexi filter as they are good. dont buy a prolex induction kit as its a rip off

Why are the prolex kits a rip off ?

[Asi]

becasue you can make one yourself for cheaper with a better filter.

[ROBBIE1]

Isn't it just bling for bling's sake?

2-3 BHP gain seems to be more trouble than it's worth.

What you MAY gain in freer flowing air is potentially lost by sucking in pre-warmed (and therefore less dense) air from above your nice hot exhaust manifolds.

Plus it's a mod that your insurers would expect you to declare and could even get arsey about in the event of a claim.

I can understand it on a turbo or supercharged car where you're pulling in a lot more air (and you ain't exactly going to hide one of those babies under the standard airbox anyway!), but otherwise surely the K&N insert route is better...? Invisible, cost effective, and slurping in nice dense cold stuff so potentially more bang for your buck.

So you reckon a k&n filter for the air box is better ?

[lexuslloyd]

becasue you can make one yourself for cheaper with a better filter.

Agreed! think i paid £205 for mine a couple of years back. not worth the money at all, need to make extra brackets to mount the thing for starters, not to mention there was no cold air feed pipe. and im pretty sure the marginal gain in Hp was wasted because of the immense wait of the Stainless pipe.

Seriously mate, just get a K&N for like £34 and just slot it in :)

[Enright]

Isn't it just bling for bling's sake?

2-3 BHP gain seems to be more trouble than it's worth.

What you MAY gain in freer flowing air is potentially lost by sucking in pre-warmed (and therefore less dense) air from above your nice hot exhaust manifolds.

Plus it's a mod that your insurers would expect you to declare and could even get arsey about in the event of a claim.

I can understand it on a turbo or supercharged car where you're pulling in a lot more air (and you ain't exactly going to hide one of those babies under the standard airbox anyway!), but otherwise surely the K&N insert route is better...? Invisible, cost effective, and slurping in nice dense cold stuff so potentially more bang for your buck.

So you reckon a k&n filter for the air box is better ?

YES!

[Asi]

a k&n filter is good but induction is better with the right filter

[javadude]

I had the prolex induction kit on my IS200 and was pretty happy with it. I cut a hole in the engine bay and fitted a tube from the vent at the side of the fog light to get cold air to the induction filter. It felt like it made the car a little more responsive. It gave it a nice growl too.