Quote: Originally Posted by J u s t (original) I'm looking for a nice induction kit for the R53. Any suggestions, or will they all be better than the current stock filter regardless?
I only have experience of my GTT CAI, but here is what I know.....
Some of the induction kits if not shielded correctly will draw more warm air into the engine and could potentially lead to a loss in power - albiet not disastrous. The more expensive, properly shielded ones, are where some performance gains can be had. Although with them being more shielded, the sound may not be as loud.
But I'm no technician - so I'm only guesstimating most of that - so don't hold me to it
The only reason that I went for my induction kit is that I believe it is quite a loud one
I wasn't fussed about the performance implications or improvements, I just wanted a whacking loud supercharger soundtrack
In my opinion the best induction kit is the Alta kit... link
here . I think it is the best balance between cost, sound, and performance..
It is the induction kit that I would choose out of all of the ones available - I got my GTT kit mainly because I picked it up on the cheap second hand - and because its colour matches my seats
Ultimately I think it depends where your preferences lie with an induction kit. Whether it be sound or performance gain. A big decider though will be the cost of the different kits, as prices vary. I would say though, that any induction kit is an improvement over the stock filter, but then again.... I'm an induction kit addict
Take a look at
this page for an idea as to some of the different types of induction kit available.... from the expensive to the cheaper kits... and the Alta which imo is the best balance
Hopefully that helps!
Edit:
Here is a really short video of my car atm, totally stock apart from the GTT CAI...
I want to get some better videos sorted soon though, as to me, the best place to be is outside when my car screams past!!
