Smooth Induction - Chim 500

[KarlR]

Could anybody give feedback on smooth induction (alone) fitted to a Chim 500:-

1. Is the difference in power noticable?
2. Is re-mapping required to get the full benefit?
3. Are there any downsides?

Many thanks,

Karl.

[spend]

Yes, if your original is collapsing. No No... Generally just a handful of bhp which you may (/may not) notice. Pound per bang, elbow is probably better VFM than the AFM-Filter.

Going to the nth degree anything you can do to reduce the power consumed by the engine to suck in air yields a positive gain ( as is keeping the charge cool ), but the law of diminishing returns applies.

[KarlR]

Ok many thanks, is there any way of keeping the air cool as pinking is always a problem. I feel I could probably gain more by getting the timing set forward again.

[spend]

Lag the induction pipes & AFM.
Insulate / shroud the air filter from the rad.
Insulate exhaust manifolds, ceramic coat or mummify?
Plenum insulator.
..or my personal favourite ceramic coating the inside of the manifold, Tbase & plenum
Injecting fuel / water into the air stream is possible but a more extreme solution

[KarlR]

Ok, Many thanks,

Karl.