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Fiat 126 Chat => Tuning & Customising 126 Models => Topic started by: Enzo2 on December 12, 2007, 08:59:55 PM

Title: air filters
Post by: Enzo2 on December 12, 2007, 08:59:55 PM

I am thinking of swopping the air filter for a K&N type.   Anyone got any advice.

Title: air filters
Post by: DanRodd on December 12, 2007, 09:48:31 PM

ill let the more knowledgeable answer,but i cant help but think that something will need modding on the cowling to keep the engine cooling as it should be.

Title: air filters
Post by: bis13 on December 13, 2007, 07:16:08 PM

if its a cone type just remove the air feed to the carb and using a jubilee clip fix it directly to the 90 degree pipe left on the carb. you then need to block off the original airfilter housing , or if you can be bothered remove it and plate the hole off.

Title: air filters
Post by: MaLi on December 13, 2007, 10:07:15 PM

I wouldn't recommend putting it so close to the carb as:
1. You will loose bottom end torque - too short intake
2. Engine will be sucking hot air and hot air = less oxygen

Try placing it in standard place sth like that:
http://www.magsport.republika.pl/foto/strumien/126alfa.jpg

Or even better using kit like that:

http://www.magsport.republika.pl/foto/strumien/126Raylle.jpg

To allow engine to get even more air you can get rid of a restrictor in the inlet:
http://www.126fan.pl/www/dolot.htm - first photo

and/or drill holes in the bottom of the air filter box.

It really works. Ohh and don't forget to tune carb after you've done the changes.

Cheers.

Mali

Title: air filters
Post by: Tomasz on December 14, 2007, 09:57:53 PM

Mali - I have a modified old school pancake filter attached straight to the top of my twin choke solex (on panda head), is this not a good idea?  Maybe i should run a pipe to somewhere where the air is cooler.  I have already removed the air filter housing.

Title: thanks guys
Post by: Enzo2 on December 15, 2007, 08:44:51 PM

So much good advice.  esp Mali,  Many thanks.

Title: air filters
Post by: MaLi on December 16, 2007, 01:33:20 PM

Quote from: "Tomasz"

Mali - I have a modified old school pancake filter attached straight to the top of my twin choke solex (on panda head), is this not a good idea?  Maybe i should run a pipe to somewhere where the air is cooler.  I have already removed the air filter housing.

Do you have side draft carb or std Panda one?

Title: air filters
Post by: Tomasz on December 18, 2007, 08:56:21 PM

std panda at the moment but i might get a dellorto dhla eventually although there is not much point until i get a different cam.