Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi there, ive recently bought my first Subaru and found this forum/community for advice. I have a Subaru Impreza 2.0 GX Sport which I am enjoying alot so far :D I have just purchased an afterburner vortex cat back package from scoobyworld and am looking to add an induction kit and air filter to compliment this. Does anybody have any advice with the best kit. Ive heard k &n and Apexi do good kits. My bonnet does not have a scoop or vents so I would like to find an induction kit that would work best. Any advice would be appreciated. Great forum S.O.C. Thanks Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 To be honest I would not use a induction kit , if that's the route you want to go look for a heat shield as the filter will suck in warm air and not perform as good Panel filter by hks / piper cross / kn is a more suitable mod in my eyes then adapt the air box with improved cold air feeds from behind the grill or bumper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks Matt. Yeah I was concerned about the air intake. I have seen induction kits with heat shields. I'll look in to your advice though. Appreciated. Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Wotcha and welcome, As you are not increasing the capacity of the engine or how much gas and air will be flowing through it to a huge degree by changing the exhaust I would follow Matts advice, get a good high flow panel filter, Cosworth, K&N, Pipercross, etc - an oil free one would be best as to not screw up your MAF. If you would like to mod further look at brakes and handling packages or loosing weight that way you make the most of power to weight ratio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Here is my air box 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I have one of these mine is turbo though but works great http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KN-Universal-Apollo-Cold-Air-Filter-Intake-System-Induction-Kit-BLACK-/131109033346 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Alright Jay. Looking in to panel filters so cheers for the heads up on getting an oil free one. Last thing I want is a bad knock on effect. Never thought about weight reduction. Again cheers Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Awesome response, what a forum. Handy link Gambit cheers. Looks like im gonna be doing some shopping. Filter box looks the part Matt. Thanks again Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 You're welcome and welcome to S.O.C :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Think im gonna try a panel filter first. HKS claim a 30% increase in airflow. Its pretty cheap and easy to do as its only swapping with the original panel filter. Trial and error, can always go for the full induction kit after if not completely satisfied. Will give the MAF a clean too any advice on that so I dont trash it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I don't blame you mate I did start like that myself before the engine rebuild and going for the K&N induction at the same time. My advice is I wouldn't try clean the MAF it's super sensitive and have myself 0 results of trying :( Thats not to say it doesn't help I might have just had lot's of bad luck but if it's working don't try fix it is my advice :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yeah will try little bits here and there and see how things go. All of your advice has been helpful so thanks. Car hasnt been starting great the last few days and seems to stutter a bit but fine once warm. Thought originaly may just be cold but after looking in to air filter changes and reading up on MAF the symptoms of a dirty sensor are the same. Will do so more research before attempting it as a last resort though so cheers for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Not sure a stutter when cold would be a MAF problem I normally found it's when warm the problem would happen but seeing how many different types of problems and how it affects other cars you never know Quick video here anyway Best video is here and as he says not all can be cleaned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Plugs and leads are common weak point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 True Matt plugs and leads will also be checked. Its weird as once its warm its perfectly fine just the first few minutes. Can always count on you tube lol. I'll check the plugs and leads first given the sensor is well.... Sensitive. At work tonight so will keep you updated tomorrow afternoon. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sounds like a deal :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 ive ran two Apexi and K&N cones on both scoobs and never had a problem, but the filters are maintained properly, i personally love turbo chatter so the air box had to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBosh Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ive ran two Apexi and K&N cones on both scoobs and never had a problem, but the filters are maintained properly, i personally love turbo chatter so the air box had to go. Had to read that twice to understand it, so you run an open cone for the sound? I did run one on my vxr and the sneezes and splutters coming out of it were awesome. My mate said he couldn't tell much sound difference, but maybe that was due to the exhaust. Is it just chatter you hear or is there an induction rumble as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Ash, ive come to the conclusion of fitting a panel filter first and if im not satisfied i'll go for the K&N Typhoon induction kit as includes a heat shield. Everyone likes a bit of sound (theyre lying if they say they dont) and the afterburner vortex ive got provides that. Think i'll be upgrading to a turbo next year but for now i'll just make the most of the GX sport ive got. I also need to upgrade the Stereo and speakers as the car was standard when I bought it. Any advice for sounds welcome as im unsure of speaker sizes. Im still undecided on a new head unit too, double din upgrade? Oh and im 100% certain its the cold affecting the car now. Started a bit lumpy this morning when it was 1°c but was better later on when 5°c. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I had to make MDF donut rings to get bigger speakers in mine. As for the sound system I like my Kenwood stuff but have since built a touch screen PC so everything's Mp3 now :D and you are right the Scoobs don't like the cold mornings that much but once warmed up should be fine like you said :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stotty Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Benny I have a gx sport also, I was looking at that exhaust too, how does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Alright Stotty, no need to lie it sounds good. Its designed by Hayward and Scott who to be fair have achieved a great deep sporty tone. They've just released the afterburner Raptor which is supposed to be the next version so may want to check that out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hey Gambit, as much as i can cut wood i think i'll find some to fit. I had a kenwood system but sold it with my last motor. Adored the Stereo and sound but couldnt get the Bluetooth to link with my phone (samsung). I like the FLI range for speakers so will see what I can find. Touchscreen double din headunit i think though :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I just removed the resonator box from under the drivers side wheel arch !Removed! guard to help with air flow .It then draws more cold air from under the wheel arch. as for speakers I think my vibe fronts are 6.5 inch and I bought some spacers of egay to fit those and a tin opener to fit the vibe 6x9 's on the back shelf lol I run a alpine head unit with a 8 gb stick with most of my music on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Savage bet that was a tight fit. I looked at the parcel shelf and didnt think i'd get a set of 6'9s in. Might take a second look though a 12" sub and 1200 watt amp in the boot should give enough kick and reduce effort lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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