Author Topic: Gen 1 Air Induction System (Read 5333 times)

CharlieDee · « **on:** 18 May 2014, 01:50:08 pm »

How many of you foccers have removed the AIS?? Have you had any issues with the engine once removed?

Tmation · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 May 2014, 03:10:20 pm »

Yes and no

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 May 2014, 04:44:35 pm »

Yes and no

fireblake · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 May 2014, 06:06:51 pm »

As above

Mickey

eddie · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 May 2014, 06:29:19 pm »

No gain and no pain

Mick-H · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 May 2014, 07:07:07 pm »

Another yes n no.

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 May 2014, 07:16:07 pm »

Yes and no.

It just pumps air into the downpipes when you close the throttle in order to burn off any partially combusted fuel, it's an emissions thing. So it has no effect on the engine whatsoever.

Captain Haddock · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 May 2014, 07:37:47 pm »

Take it off, extra weight and harder to get to the spark plugs, no difference in performance whatsoever just a few more dead badgers rolling out of the hedgerows behind you from the emissions.
Badgers are bastards anyway and taste better with a bit more hydrocarbon content, foc em! It's good to annoy brian may the fuzzy haired git.

dickturpin · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 May 2014, 09:47:43 pm »

AIS gone...never to be replaced..

Red Ceri · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 May 2014, 09:50:31 pm »

another Yes and No

CharlieDee · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 May 2014, 10:27:01 pm »

Cheers guys!!

Is there only Ivan's that supply a kit?? or is there a supplier in the UK/Europe? Ta

CharlieDee · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 May 2014, 10:29:06 pm »

Quote from: CharlieDee on 18 May 2014, 10:27:01 pm

Cheers guys!!

Is there only Ivan's that supply a kit?? or is there a supplier in the UK/Europe? Ta

Apologies... just spotted S G Motorsport

PieEater · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 May 2014, 01:45:13 pm »

I used the Holeshot kit, had to order it from the states (www.holeshot.com) because I didn't get on with tapping out the ports as per Ivan's kit.

esetest · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 May 2014, 05:22:40 pm »

You need a good quality tapered tap and cutting oil , I used a small adjustable spanner to hold the tap .

mickvp · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 May 2014, 07:20:39 pm »

just ordered a holeshot kit myself. Dont fancy trying to get in beside the frame with a tap. the caps look like a slightly neater solution to me

PieEater · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 May 2014, 08:06:18 pm »

Quote from: mickvp on 19 May 2014, 07:20:39 pm

just ordered a holeshot kit myself. Dont fancy trying to get in beside the frame with a tap. the caps look like a slightly neater solution to me

As a heads-up you'll need to get some of this stuff as it's not included with the kit but is required as per the fitting instructions - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Copper-Temperature-Silicone-Gasket-Sensor/dp/B00I20AKGO/

mickvp · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 May 2014, 08:07:35 pm »

cheers buddy, I did think some sort of sealant would be required... Ill just "borrow" some form work

samsung · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 May 2014, 09:11:13 am »

i got rid of the AIS system about three years ago,I used the holeshot kit from the states.It cost about 45 quid.Very easy to fit.I think someone on this site was selling the caps,not sure though.What i do know is after fitting, it makes changing the plugs easier.

unfazed · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 May 2014, 11:26:35 am »

Another yes and no, I also used the Holeshot kit.

solorider · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 May 2014, 03:54:49 pm »

Quote from: esetest on 19 May 2014, 05:22:40 pm

You need a good quality tapered tap and cutting oil , I used a small adjustable spanner to hold the tap .

I used a brake adjuster spanner as that was easier to get into the tighter spaces, and it was a perfect fit, but it will depend on the supplier of the tap.