My DIY open cone heatshield

[Ovni_cupraR]

Well after fitting a green open cone to my LCR i felt that if anything the standard airbox performed better. I loved the noise it made and didn't want to get rid of it so instead I decided to make my own heatshield using the bottom half of the standard airbox as the base with an aluminium shield fixed to it, so now it's more of an enclosed kit.
All I can say is I can definately tell the difference now the shield has been fitted, now it seems to spool up a bit quicker than before and just feels less sluggish than with just the open cone. Also I have got rid of the oem air feed and fitted 3" tubing. Heres the pics:

The only thing I need now is a good scoop from the front of the grill to attach to the cold air feed.

 

[MrBen2k7]

Looking good pal...

 

[sheffboy]

that looks really good mate!

you've got best of both worlds now.

Get em on ebay as a sideline

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Looks good. Back in the day I fitted open cones to my Ibizas, with direct cold air feeds, would deffo of employed you to do this on mine... cheaper than 'other' mnaufacturers... lol


Mike

 

[forestfighter]

Nicely done

 

[Havok316]

very nice! how did you get the measurements? or was it trial and error?

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

Thanks for the comments, I measured the bottom half of the airbox then it was just trial and error from there really, I made a cardboard template first and kept adjusting until it was right.

cheers

 

[J0N]

Love it, well done.

 

[krisbutler02]

that looks really good mate!

you've got best of both worlds now.

Get em on ebay as a sideline

good idea

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

good idea

I might look into it

 

[krisbutler02]

so does the bonnet close onto it to make it into a kind of box?

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

With the bonnet lining on yes... but I've removed mine so there is about an inch gap. I might run some rubber tubing along the top of the shield so it seals against the bonnet.

cheers

 

[drue1]

looking sweet matey.ive not got a cone filter ive just drilled my airbox and fitted a pipercross filter inside but i need to run a cold airfeed into mine

 

[Lodgey180]

looks very neat buddy.. good job

 

[dg-1984]

Looks good mate, could you not modify the top half of the original box, so that it keeps it enclosed, or you wanting to see the cone when the bonnet is up??

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

Looks good mate, could you not modify the top half of the original box, so that it keeps it enclosed, or you wanting to see the cone when the bonnet is up??

The cone wouldn't fit with the top half of the air box, plus you wouldn't get the induction note or dv whoosh

 

[Mylo]

nicely done mate, may have to copy you though

I kept the lower box fitted with my cone but never thought of this style of shield

 

[james walker]

fancy making me one of those pal??

i reckon youd be onto a little earner from these....


how much the material cost, u want to send the dimensions up on here if youre not thinking of selling these so others can use it??

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

fancy making me one of those pal??

i reckon youd be onto a little earner from these....


how much the material cost, u want to send the dimensions up on here if youre not thinking of selling these so others can use it??

I could make one up for you at £20? The materials cost me about £14. I might do a guide and see if they sell on ebay.

cheers

 

[WeeJase]

using "FEEL" battery relocating brackets would give you more room for a less restricted air flow through your 3 inch pipe to the filter.