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PiperXross or K&N for MX5 SE
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:55 pm
by blackster
Unfortuantly the search function hasnt revealed anything on here. So can anyone provide me with the model number for a K&N, piperxross or equivalent flat panel filter for 04 MX5 SE.
K&N are showing part number 33-2676
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product ... od=33-2676 as universal flat panel filter for all 04 mx5's. Is the airbox on the SE the same as the N/A NB airbox?
Thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:32 pm
by jules
I would hope not, but I bet it bloody is.
Jules
Re: PiperXross or K&N for MX5 SE
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:33 pm
by Bevan
blackster wrote:Is the airbox on the SE the same as the N/A NB airbox?
Yes, they're exactly the same.

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:26 pm
by Craig
Perhaps consider the SP Motorsports intake?
http://www.spmotorsport.com.au/
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:33 pm
by Astroboysoup
that website pisses me off
i get javascript errors if i use anything other than IE
Re: PiperXross or K&N for MX5 SE
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 5:29 pm
by blackster
Bevan wrote:blackster wrote:Is the airbox on the SE the same as the N/A NB airbox?
Yes, they're exactly the same.

Ok, thanks. The top of the airbox appears different because of the turbo intake, although the snorkel is exactly the same. I guess they share the same filter element....
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:32 pm
by blackster
That airbox looks a hole heap better then the standard box at least its not sucking air from the engine bay. Any idea on what its worth? The HP gain posted by SP motorsport is rather questionable 145hp to 212hp jump @ the wheels with just an upgraded intercooler & airbox?
http://www.spmotorsport.com.au/galleryd ... ts.htm#top
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:43 pm
by Craig
blackster wrote:That airbox looks a hole heap better then the standard box at least its not sucking air from the engine bay. Any idea on what its worth? The HP gain posted by SP motorsport is rather questionable 145hp to 212hp jump @ the wheels with just an upgraded intercooler & airbox?
Yeh I'd be interested in one myself but from what I hear their a tad $$$. Maybe that power increase is exhaust too?

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:07 pm
by Sheck
a free-er flowing intake will usually increase boost at the same time so that power rise would probably be realistic, if the standard air box is restrictive that is.
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:37 pm
by blackster
Craig wrote:blackster wrote:That airbox looks a hole heap better then the standard box at least its not sucking air from the engine bay. Any idea on what its worth? The HP gain posted by SP motorsport is rather questionable 145hp to 212hp jump @ the wheels with just an upgraded intercooler & airbox?
Yeh I'd be interested in one myself but from what I hear their a tad $$$. Maybe that power increase is exhaust too?

Perhaps we could organise a group buy? Doesnt have to be from there. I dont think that incorporates the exhaust because they have another dyno showing 144rwkw with exhaust, intake and intercooler

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:42 pm
by Okibi
Flyin Miata also do a whole swag of SE bits.
I think MX5 Mania sell both FM and SPM so ask them?
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:07 pm
by Craig
blackster wrote:Perhaps we could organise a group buy?
Tempted but the funds are low!

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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:36 pm
by Craig
C+C wrote:tell me what is the difference in the spmotorsport upgrade kit, and the mx5mania upgrade kit. ANy body out their with knowledge of either or both
Should be the same considering Daniel from SPM works there as a mechanic
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:14 am
by Craig
Airbox is $715

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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:27 pm
by blackster
Craig wrote:Airbox is $715

There's a viper piperxross available for less then half that price.
Part number: VF159
MX5 Mk2 1.8i Mk2 2000>
http://www.toys4cars.co.uk/index.php?ma ... ts_id=7559