Removed Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I have done this is 2 stages: stage 1 colour coding Plenum: I think I did a decent job, pics are around already. I then installed it, a bit of a pita but most probably as I didn't really have the proper tools. I managed in the end. Performance gains: sort of breathing more freely, seems to have a bit more poke Noise gains: not really keen on the "echoing plasticky noise" of the plenum tbh Difficulty of installation (for a newbie like me) 6.5/10. would have been easier with more appropriate tools I guess stage 2 Hi flow cats: got them installed @ Joe's mechanic Stuart (HCC-Motorsport.com). Joe as usual is a very nice bloke, and Stuart seemed competent. I had the non-fouler mods from the US to prevent CEL light coming on..... our lambda sensors have the reverse thread compared to the US ones, so he didn't put them on. I will wait to see if the CEL light appears, in which case he will re-thread the nonfoulers to accomodate the UK lambda sensors Performance gains: quite noticeable gain in torque, engine seems to breathe much more freely Noise gains: they opened up the Milltek sound very nicely, much deeper and louder noise now! General comments: combo well worth installing IMO! Also, need to adjust the strut bar as I think it vibrates against the plenum.... UPDATE after a couple of thousand miles on them: no CEL light on (must be only if you go with the Test pipes, and hi-flow cats are ok) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Performance Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Got any pics of the intake? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 yeah, check out my gallery mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spill Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I have done this is 2 stages: Noise gains: not really keen on the "echoing plasticky noise" of the plenum tbh I think I have a cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 jeeesus did you fit your SC already???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spill Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 jeeesus did you fit your SC already???? I wish, won't be done until after 25th Feb, ain't got the time. But by then I should have tested the solution, I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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