BMC induction kit now on

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:56 pm

Another member converted!

Had a visit from Prash today who very kindly came over to install a BMC induction kit on my GTi. We had a few minor hiccups along the way but the end result is that the Polo is now equipped with a BMC and I am a very happy owner indeed!

The only real stumbling block was that the engine cover has bolted on so tight that we simply couldn't shift it. After a bit of trying and swearing we decided to head up to the local dealership and get them to remove it, as they were the last ones to have taken it off! Credit to Inchcape VW, they had it off in about 2 minutes flat. And then reminded me that my clutch is knackered. Thanks... for.. that (it gets replaced next Saturday).

So basically my old airbox is off, the new BMC is on, and only now do I find out what all the fuss is about. What a fantastic noise!!

At steady town speeds and acceleeration, its perfectly well mannered and normal. As soon as the loud pedal is depressed, then *waaaaaaaarp* away we go at full chat! It simply sounds immense, very addictive haha. The first time I opened up the throttle I couldn't stop grinning

Pics will be posted up shortly - currently have the BMC, custom cold air feed and a pipercross crankcase breather filter fitted thanks to Prash. I think I've learnt enough today to confidently remove the whole lot and swap it back to standard/modify the cold air feed too, bonus

Pics soon!

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:26 pm

yup pics buddy boy. got me in a tingle just thinkin about the noise!!

Prash · Post by **Prash** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:48 pm

Glad you're happy with it Si

damn I'd forgotten how good it sounds

, some vids of the action would be sweet

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:13 pm

Nice Si!
just a quick question
would this fit a 1.0 mk5 polo? im pretty sure the Air-intake that leads to the airfilter is the same size.
just bored of my raspy k&n!

-Ben-

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:38 pm

Having some issues getting onto the imageshack website in order to host the image at the moment, hence why no pic

EDIT: edited to mention, sod imageshack, I've found http://xs.to/ to host the pic:

Its a bit out of focus and the engine needs a good clean but you get the idea. I'll take more pics and do my best to get a video tomorrow!

Ben, I don't see why a BMC wouldn't fit your 1.0-litre to be honest, it comes with enough reducers and bits and pieces to adapt to any car. However, I think there is a slightly different BMC kit for applications under a certain engine size, so best to do a bit of research before buying

Cheers

HK 6N2 · Post by **HK 6N2** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:35 am

May I know did you connect crankcase breather hose back to the
intake hose?

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:46 am

Yeah it's an awesome noise. i love mine.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:36 pm

HK 6N2 wrote:May I know did you connect crankcase breather hose back to the
intake hose?

Haha yes it looks a bit like that doesn't it! The breather hose has got a pipercross filter on it and is tucked away (a cable tie is keeping things together) at the back of the engine bay to stop it from moving about too much.

Hope that clears things up!

Cheers

HK 6N2 · Post by **HK 6N2** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:43 pm

Ha Si GTi,
Actually, I have did the same as you, but after a long run, always get
a smell from it when I park the car and stand near the bonnet

moynas · Post by **moynas** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:32 pm

Bmc all the way looks good but you gotta clean that engine

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:34 pm

I know, its bad isn't it

What do people recommend? I can get hold of anything Autoglym, but have to buy stuff like Megs at full cost

theclient · Post by **theclient** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:30 am

autoglym tyre dressing works well on the engine cover and other plastics in the engine bay

loud · Post by **loud** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:58 pm

ok...i'm planning on getting one of these, but what's the deal with the pipercross crankcase breather filter thingamebob? Why is it needed etc, can someone please explain?

neilw · Post by **neilw** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:12 pm

I think its something to do with venting Oily gases straight into the air, and tat being illigal and making the car smell of oil