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Hurricane Induction Fitting
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:52 am
by Novice Racer
Looking to buy carbon fibre hurricane induction for my S2 Elise
Questions
1) is it any better than the non carbon fibre one
2) slightly cheaper with elise-shop than elise-parts. Any suggestions as to why and any experiences of one supplier over the other
NR
Re: Hurricane Induction Fitting
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:56 am
by Shug
Novice Racer wrote:Looking to buy carbon fibre hurricane induction for my S2 Elise
Questions
1) is it any better than the non carbon fibre one Only if you like shiny carbon fibre - it's just a looks thing
2) slightly cheaper with elise-shop than elise-parts. Any suggestions as to why and any experiences of one supplier over the other Figure in the shipping costs and it won't be (elise-shop are in Holland)
NR
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:02 pm
by ninja
i would think the carbon one would be less durable than the normal annodised metal jobbie. carbon fibre unless very high spec does not stand up to impacts and general wear and tear very well - looks great like though.
i got my annodised blue hurricane off elise parts and have no complaints at all. fitting is not too hard but if you want a hand i'll happily help
ninja
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:24 pm
by GregR
don't discount your other options:
#1 NAF, as designed by our own Sanjoy (do a search for it)
#2, 'Coolflow' induction kit that was done on ebay for £60 ish. You can always make your own too, as I understand the closed filter can be bought from a general motor supplier for £20, and the samco hose for £16 from eliseparts - all you need after that are some hose clips and some 102mm ducting to get the cold air directed to your filter.
By my calculations, you can have a go yourself for £45 ish pounds. Both John Reid and I are running the coolflow, so if you're at C&D you can see what you think. Rich has a hurricane (although has just fiddled with his head
) so you can see what that's like too
there's also a cheap S2 ITG on SELC*CK for £125 that should be considered
:-
http://forums.seloc.org/classified.php? ... ad&id=2242
HTH,
Greg
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:24 pm
by Novice Racer
Many thanks
I would appreciate some help with fitting. In the Edinburgh area. Anyone nearby who could help?
NR
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:30 pm
by Rich H
Noise is more boomy under power but quiet otherwise. Hisses at tickover. Mine now has a VVC manifold so sounds different (quieter)
IMHO induction modifys the existing noise rather than adds it's own.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:40 pm
by ninja
when are you thinking of fitting it? my elise should be up and running from this weekend - fingers crossed!
ninja
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:05 pm
by dr al
GregR wrote: You can always make your own too, as I understand the closed filter can be bought from a general motor supplier for £20, and the samco hose for £16 from eliseparts - all you need after that are some hose clips and some 102mm ducting to get the cold air directed to your filter.
By my calculations, you can have a go yourself for £45 ish pounds.
yep! - £45 - that's what i've done! - sounds lurvely!
A.
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:55 pm
by Novice Racer
What do people think of ITG vs Hurricane in terms of price and value for money?
NR
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:27 am
by Rich H
Save the cash and get a huzza if you want an easy fit. Otherwise get a DIY kit as described above.
They all do roughly the same job.
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:52 am
by Novice Racer
Many thanks - will probably go with the hurricane
NR
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:41 am
by GregR
RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:Save the cash and get a huzza if you want an easy fit. Otherwise get a DIY kit as described above.
They all do roughly the same job.
Ah Rich, the ITG is actually pretty cheap 2nd hand
that would be my choice if you've got a spare £130 notes. If not, DIY is the way ahead
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:20 am
by Rich H
By all means get a 2nd hand ITG, should be just as easy to fit.
Rich
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:23 am
by Shug
RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:By all means get a 2nd hand ITG, should be just as easy to fit.
Rich
Just make sure the foam element is in good nick before parting with the folding.....
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:39 am
by Rich H
Is the ITG cold air jobbie a foam filter? If so I wouldn't bother. I know they are top quality but even a cheapo cotton filter is protected from knocks with a metal gauze from stuff (insects/rocks) coming through the inlet. Much more robust solution IMHO and requires a bit less care. Rough Loving will suffice