Air induction kit advice

[Llew]

I've got a 1ltr 1988 petrol nova, and am thinking of fitting a :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-57i-Air-Filter-Induction-Kit-For-Vauxhall-Nova-GTE-1987-57-0106-1-/400398946019?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d39a30ee3

to my car, but it's said that putting an induction kit on a small engine could actually reduce BHP by up to 3%, anyone know if this'll actually happen or if i should go for it anyway ? and yes, I know very little about cars ! (you've got to learn somewhere..)

[Andy]

You cant really fit that to the point of it bringing any benefit whatsoever.
To make the engine better do a good oil filter plugs change etc.
Indeed that filter will do more harm than good

[Llew]

Thanks bud, I'll look into that.

[mowgli]

seriously Llew.. you are throwing good money after bad... tuning up a 1.0 ohv gm engine simply isn't worth the waste of cash.

if you fit an air filter & an exhaust system to it, you'll struggle to gain 2hp.

buying a 1.2 carb engine & box will give you way more performance for well under £100 and the insurance will not be any more.

[oVerboost]

Even a 1.3 or 1.4 8v is unlikely to increase the insurance any more than an air filter and exhaust on a 1.0 tbh.

[Llew]

Thanks guys, I'll take it into account...I was eventually going to get a whole new engine but i might just do it now

[mowgli]

just make sure you get a carb engine. it will be dead easy to fit. i did this article a while ago to help people.

[click on link] (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?186784-Electrical-issues-found-when-fitting-a-larger-engine-in-a-1.0)

[oVerboost]

It would make sense bud, or if anything keep what you have but don't spend a penny on any extra's for it apart from maintenance and then save up and build a fresh, awesome 1.3 or 1.4 perhaps? :)

[ash.blue]

My 1.0 came with a 6x4 oval exhaust, but my friend told me the previous owner had a bigger engine in it. That would explain the bodged harness and scrape marks up inside of engine bay. I was thinkin of direct feed to filter but then thought for the hassle nd money bothering I cud grab a 1.2 or 1.4 and drop that it then get tuning

But as for a 1.0 they pretty reliable and strong dont wanna take power away from it