Induction Kit on a Lanos?

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Induction Kit on a Lanos?

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Does anyone know where I can get a good, cheap Induction kit in the UK for my 1.4 Lanos?

I need a little more power from my car, as it's acceleration isn't too good sometimes.

Are they easy to fit as well? I understand that they replace the air filter box. (I'm new to cars).

What's this 'How-to' Article about removing something called a 'resonator', does that improve performance etc ?

Thanks for any help, please keep in mind I'm very good with computers, just not cars yet ;)
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yes the resinator should be taken out if you want more power. its free so the best mod for a woo. its restrictive so your engine doesn't get that much air. take it out to free it up and you'll feel a noticable difference.

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Is doing that at all damaging or illegal?
Will it cost me more petrol, and does it make it louder?
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Post by Audacity Racing »

pros:
~more power
~better fuel economy (if you lay off the throttle)


cons:
~louder
~worse fuel economy if you stay on the throttle




the louder thing can be a pro or a con... depends on your perception i guess. it makes a little sucking noise and a "psht" sound, but it's not nearly as loud as an aftermarket exhaust.



it's not illegal and not damaging anyway. if anything, it will help the car out :)
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no its not illegal. it will get a little louder in the engine bay but not too bad. the resistor is just to make it quieter. your gas mileage will stay about the same if not better.


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Audacityracing wrote: the louder thing can be a pro or a con... depends on your perception i guess. it makes a little sucking noise and a "psht" sound, but it's not nearly as loud as an aftermarket exhaust.
for me it is a big con... my car sounds much better now and last night i was racing with Zikas (1.6 16v Nubira) and he also removed the resonator and got a K&N OEM replacment fiter... his car sounded amazing :twisted: (he smoked me BTW but i caught him by doing a crazy late braking manuver... i love my new tires :twisted: )

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Full induction kit vs replacement K&N air filter?

I hear induction is better, but K&N air filter looks ridiculously easy to replace (and cheap on ebay)
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