Karl M N Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hey guys. I'm wanting to get myself a front mount intercooler on the car. Since the stock air box is an obstruction I need to replace it but I can't find a kit for a UK spec. The things I have found specifically mention that they are not for UK or VVTI's, I wouldn't know why this is but I wont question it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? (assuming they do exist) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hey guys. I'm wanting to get myself a front mount intercooler on the car. Since the stock air box is an obstruction I need to replace it but I can't find a kit for a UK spec. The things I have found specifically mention that they are not for UK or VVTI's, I wouldn't know why this is but I wont question it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? (assuming they do exist) Thanks. Its due to the UK/US and VVTi being MAF based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Well that's a shame. Owning a UK spec seems to be a bit of a pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Get the intercooler pipes altered so that they avoid the stock air box/pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Get the intercooler pipes altered so that they avoid the stock air box/pipe. That will be my plan. Just more of a hassle for me lol. Then again I guess if I speak to a trader about it and mention I'll have a stock airbox they'll have a good idea about what pipework I'll need anyway. Thanks anyway guys. Edited November 4, 2016 by Karl M N (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Its due to the UK/US and VVTi being MAF based. Does this mean vvti and UK air boxes are the same? I'm after a vvti box and will then have a Blitz SUS intake for sale. EDIT: Scratch that, theyre different Edited November 4, 2016 by samdale (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 That will be my plan. Just more of a hassle for me lol. Also a better solution than an open filter in the engine bay pulling in hot ambient air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Also a better solution than an open filter in the engine bay pulling in hot ambient air To be fair I was just hoping for a kit that would prevent the air box being an obstacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 When I fitted my fmic to my UK spec I cut the aluminium pipe as it came out the hole in the inner wing and replaced it with silicone pipe to pass over the airbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 When I fitted my fmic to my UK spec I cut the aluminium pipe as it came out the hole in the inner wing and replaced it with silicone pipe to pass over the airbox Ah well if only I had known it was that simple. Luckily enough I have plenty of silicon tubes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Easy enough to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Does this mean vvti and UK air boxes are the same? I'm after a vvti box and will then have a Blitz SUS intake for sale. EDIT: Scratch that, theyre different Yes UK spec and VVTI are different air boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Also SRD or Whifbitz can supply FMIC with the correct pipe to fit a standard UK/VVTI airbox and pipework. You could just stick a SMIC on there to make your life easier if that interests you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Also SRD or Whifbitz can supply FMIC with the correct pipe to fit a standard UK/VVTI airbox and pipework. You could just stick a SMIC on there to make your life easier if that interests you? I already have a SMIC. I just have some spare cash laying around and really fancy having a front mount on. Would also give me something to do on a sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 What brand of Smic you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 It's been on the car since I got it so I'll have to take a look through my paperwork to find out. That's assuming I have anything relating to it. If not I'll be able to find out after removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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