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[mozzo1]

as title says really , im just about to fit a stage one kit but it doesnt come with k&n or needle , the main reoson for fitting this kit is i hate the std exhaust flange and my std manifold has slight crack and im using loads of fuel . but will it still run ok with my standard air box and std needle. i dont mind buying and fitting these if not but want to try and keep the intake noise down

[JohnGordon]

a lot of people do still use the std air box with a k&n element type filter, there was a thread a while ago showing where to cut some holes to increase the air flow on the box. The std needle is fine to use but will need a bit of filing doing to get it running right but that will probably be sorted out by who ever you to take it to for your rolling road session after you've fitted the kit.

hope that helps you a bit

[Asphalt]

So it's not a Stage 1 kit, as this would include needle & filter.

I used to run a similar setup (LCB exhaust manifold, RC40 silencer and alloy inlet w. std. paper filter) - it never ran good. nor was ewll tunable.
I can't reacll the needle I used for that...

Anyways, the std. needle is no good for you setup. You should get a K&N replacement filter (fits in original air box) and the needle included in the stage 1 kit. I remeber that being AAU(?) if yours is a 998cc engine. That's a full Stage 1 kit then and prooved to be a god setup.

Edited by Asphalt, 12 February 2009 - 01:52 PM.

[lrostoke]

Not really a kit though without the needle or filter ??
Was it parts you brought seperate or was it advertised as a kit, the kits Ive seen advertised come with filter and needle.

[mozzo1]

Not really a kit though without the needle or filter ??
Was it parts you brought seperate or was it advertised as a kit, the kits Ive seen advertised come with filter and needle.

no i got it from jonspeed racing its not actually advertised as stage one kit but thats what im calling it as it near enough is

Edited by mozzo1, 12 February 2009 - 02:03 PM.

[mozzo1]

well its all on and fitted and yes it defo does need new needle so ordered one today . i didnt think it would run quite as bad as it does with old needle on . i was planning on fitting the lot its just i was trying to keep price down to a minimun this month