Ramair.

[t-tony]

Looking good Tony and sounds like it sounds good too. Is there a real performance increase or is it more in the mind

As we were only saying in the garage 2 weeks ago mate sometimes it's all in the mind and though I still hold true to that I think there's a percentage of actual improvement too. Still need a strut brace though . . . . . . .

Tony.

 

[Mint]

As we were only saying in the garage 2 weeks ago mate sometimes it's all in the mind and though I still hold true to that I think there's a percentage of actual improvement too. Still need a strut brace though . . . . . . .

Tony.

Blimey Tony, was it only 2 weeks ago as you say there may be an improvement, you'll have to see how the fuel consumption compares. Strut brace for show….. certainly for road use,

 

[t-tony]

Looks well does that mate. Does it sound good?

I really think so mate, will post some dash cam video when I'm back on line with my desktop mate.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Another worth while addition then mate .

Steve

I think so Steve, easy to fit just needs a bit of blacksmith's skills and enginuity.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Blimey Tony, was it only 2 weeks ago as you say there may be an improvement, you'll have to see how the fuel consumption compares. Strut brace for show….. certainly for road use,

But I like to polish shiny things mate and it's under bonnet bling so . . . . . . . I may have a look stateside next year.
Brakes are next.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Tony, do you know what size I would need for my 2.0l cheers pal, @MrsD doesn't know it yet but I think she might get me one from Santa.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Sean, I'm sorry mate I don't but my old 2.0 one went on Grumpy's car so I guess a 2.8 has the same o/d as your car mate. Maybe he or the tall man could get you the measurement off their car. I'm guessing 70mm but could be wrong.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Hi Sean, I'm sorry mate I don't but my old 2.0 one went on Grumpy's car so I guess a 2.8 has the same o/d as your car mate. Maybe he or the tall man could get you the measurement off their car. I'm guessing 70mm but could be wrong.

Tony.

Just had a thought and I have my olf gaitor that I swapped off the MAF, I'll measure it tomorrow

 

[Bozzy]

I think so Steve, easy to fit just needs a bit of blacksmith's skills and enginuity.

Tony.

I thought that bracket came with it purpose made,but you just painted it. Nice job mate .

 

[Antm72]

Hi Sean, I'm sorry mate I don't but my old 2.0 one went on Grumpy's car so I guess a 2.8 has the same o/d as your car mate. Maybe he or the tall man could get you the measurement off their car. I'm guessing 70mm but could be wrong.

Tony.

Think the 2.8 is different to the 2.0 if i remember the 2.8 is 78mm as my Simota needed an 80 to 90mm hose as the filter was from an 3.0 and they are 90mm as your's is.
A quick search shows the 2.5 and 2.8 to be the same but the 2.0 does not list as the same part.

 

[t-tony]

I thought that bracket came with it purpose made,but you just painted it. Nice job mate .

Twisted and bent to the correct angle then degreased and painted and baked at 100 deg. in the paint oven.(Don't tell Shirl).

Tony.

ps The rubber bobbin with the 6mm thread I acquired from somewhere . . . . . . .

 

[t-tony]

Think the 2.8 is different to the 2.0 if i remember the 2.8 is 78mm as my Simota needed an 80 to 90mm hose as the filter was from an 3.0 and they are 90mm as your's is.
A quick search shows the 2.5 and 2.8 to be the same but the 2.0 does not list as the same part.

May be there are some differences out there Ant, Grumpy has my old 2.0 intake on his. Would be interesting to know mate. Was your Simota off a Z3 or a Z4? I have looked for one for a Z4 with no luck.

Tony

 

[Antm72]

Mine is off an ///M3 / E46 330 both run a 90mm maf

 

[g8jka]

Mine isn't a ramair one but I swapped this over from my 2.0 to 2.8 without any problems, the MAF is the same size. There might be some differences between the 2.8 pre and post facelift but a facelift one should fit your 2.0. You may just need a hose that reduces the size which will then fit to the MAF.

 

[Grumps]

Yep Tonys fitted mine with no issues but I'm sure one could be fitted with a little adaption Sean. I'm really fancying a Simota after seeing Ants. Need to start saving once the paint is sorted.

 

[Antm72]

The Simota is a nice piece of kit....

Great sound an look took a while to find one its not zed specific but the cone can be reshaped easily to get it to fit fine

 

[oldcarman]

That does look good @Antm72!! JIM

 

[Sean d]

I found this under the tree when I got home from work today, wonder what it might be @t-tony

 

[t-tony]

I found this under the tree when I got home from work today, wonder what it might be @t-tony
View attachment 47007

How should I know pal?

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

Looks like 24 can box full of Guinness!! Be right over but look out for @Mint and @Bazza don't beat me there!! JIM