gavin.starr Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) I currently have the HKS Mushroom and I have never liked it. I just wondered what the better options are out there and what peoples recommendations are. Its a twin turbo jza80. I was thinking about the Apexi kit, but just thought i would ask first. Gav. Edited June 9, 2011 by gavin.starr (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Unless it's highly modified, I'd recommend stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 That would mean me having to find all the original box and pipes etc... which I don't have. Its only at BPU so no major mods really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Unless it's highly modified, I'd recommend stock. Agree, for the longevity of the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Unless it's highly modified, I'd recommend stock. That would mean me having to find all the original box and pipes etc... which I don't have. Its only at BPU so no major mods really. Agree, for the longevity of the engine If you've got a fmic (judging by your garage) then the stock airbox more than likely won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Apexi is one of the best filters but for the best results the stock airbox simply because it has 2 cold air feeds from outside the engine bay. Induction kits suck in hot air from the engine bay so not ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If you've got a fmic (judging by your garage) then the stock airbox more than likely won't fit. Rubbish, i've got the HKS R spec on my car and use the stock airbox ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Rubbish, i've got the HKS R spec on my car and use the stock airbox ! It's only the Ebay FMIC that can have problems, most branded FMIC's will fit with the stock airbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Mine is an autobahn 88 of ebay about 2 years ago so it may or may not fit. How much am i looking at for getting a stock air box and pipes etc... Or would it be cheaper to make a separating panel out of ally to stop the intake of warm air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I just wondered what the better options are out there and what peoples recommendations are. As already said the best option would be to fit a stock airbox, it should work out cheaper than buying a new induction kit. Its a twin turbo jza80. I was thinking about the Apexi kit, but just thought i would ask first. Rather than buy a complete kit, you could just swap the HKS mushroom with a better quality cone filter (K&N, Apexi, Blitz, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Rubbish, i've got the HKS R spec on my car and use the stock airbox ! I`ve a aftermarket I/C and i know others who have (not Ebay) and the stock filter i tried to fit was mms off fitting but it was simply just too tight - prob could have gone on with a load of work and pushing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I had the mushroom filter and ended up buying a proper filter element for it off Chris Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Its not the fact that its not working properly I just don't like the look of it, its horrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Rubbish, i've got the HKS R spec on my car and use the stock airbox ! Ah ok well I'd read before that the FMIC pipework doesn't fit with the stock airbox but you can alter the pipework enough to just about get it to in some cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Nic, I have the stock box with a k&n million mile filter. How do you rate it over the stock filter? (sharing the setup I have incase it helps gav) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The stock air box and plastic feed pipe usually fetch about 35 to 50 quid used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Its not the fact that its not working properly I just don't like the look of it, its horrid. Stock airbox if it fits or Apexi filter for me then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If you've got a fmic (judging by your garage) then the stock airbox more than likely won't fit. you're not a very good judge oh btw: I do have a stock airbox for sale (yours for 20 + pst). you will need an intake pipe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 you're not a very good judge I am, 'cause judging by his garage he does have a FMIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I am, 'cause judging by his garage he does have a FMIC. I see, you meant HIS garage, by quoting me I thought you also included mine (as I use a SMIC) I apologise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I see, you meant HIS garage, by quoting me I thought you also included mine (as I use a SMIC) I apologise Ooooh ok, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I had an Apexi Induction kit, but I decided to try using a Stock Airbox to see if it made much of a difference.... The Result .... I still have the Stock box 3 years later as it made a vast difference once the car was at full operating temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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