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Old 12-05-2007, 02:22 PM   #1
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OK what the hell is that bit for?
Can i remove it?
I figure i need a whole new section for there.....

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Old 12-05-2007, 02:33 PM   #2
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From memory its to keep the intake noise down, it can be remove if you put a pipe direct to T/B from air box, if you do a search you'll find info on thist topic and some pics of what I mean about the pipe.
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Old 12-05-2007, 03:02 PM   #3
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Did a search couldnt find it but its there somewhere, had a few good pics, I did come across that fan hoax, that guy is a knob
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:46 PM   #4
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Yes it keeps the induction quiet.

Not needed. just buy a welsh plug for a couple of bucks and put it in the hole (Use the existing hose clamp).

I didn't notice any real change in sound.
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:51 PM   #5
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commonly referred to as the "dog ****", its a resonator to lower induction noise. nothing more.
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Old 12-05-2007, 08:38 PM   #6
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Wow, i don't think i'll hear it over the RDP exhaust now anyway
I'll have to look for a hose that goes straight through, cause i think it will look better than a plug.
Thanks guys, need to find that hose now.
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:31 PM   #7
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I have seen some with a tickford mag wheel centre in them, this looks a bit better than a welsh plug.
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Old 12-05-2007, 10:11 PM   #8
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You could get a pipe made up like what I have.

Looks better and makes a good induction sound.
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Old 12-05-2007, 10:49 PM   #9
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It's the squiggly bit and can be capped with a common 50 or 60mm PVC pipe cap painted black.
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technical term is sonic box/tube. a lot of newer cars now have them. IMHO just a waste of space really as there is no noticible change when removed. sometimes we have to take them off to fit the converters in to an engine bay for LPG conversions. just plug them up with a cap that fits, be it a welsh plug, hard plastic bung or as previously suggested, ticky wheel center
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I have seen some with a tickford mag wheel centre in them, this looks a bit better than a welsh plug.
That would be mine.
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I've replace mine with a metal pipe. Look a lot better. Didn't notice any other differents.
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I've been told it is also a buffer for backfire to prevent backfire blowing the S*** out of the airbox
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RedXR347 who made that up for you?
I like the Ticky plug idea, thanks guys!
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RedXR347 who made that up for you?
I like the Ticky plug idea, thanks guys!
Ive got one for sale if youre keen, its in the FS section or PM me.
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Ive got one for sale if youre keen, its in the FS section or PM me.
It's a Herrod one, same as b2tf's.
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