Wheel size effecting accel & induction kits.

[Gazza14SR]

Firstly, been offered a set of 16s that fit no problem :D but just wondered if anyone knows how much this would effect my accelleration and handling.

Also, im runing a gsi engine now and wondered what do you remove to fit a induction kit as there is a plug that goes to the air flow meter and unsure what to do. Does a 'cone' style filter fit?

Cheers
Gaz

[NovaNeil]

Hi Gaz....
First as you have already been running 15's.... the upgrade to 16's will be virtually unnoticable. You only time you may feel the difference is acceleration top end. Theres really not much in it.

When you buy an Induction kit for your engine, you get a Cone type filter that replaces the air box (you retain the Airflow meter) Just unbolt the box from the airflow meter, clamp on the induction kit and mount the new bracket that holds the Airflow meter in place.

Goods a goodum.

Neil

[benji]

wanna race? :twisted: i want to find a 1600 locally to see how mine compares.

as for the wheel's, it depends profile of the tyres if it makes a difference to gearing.

[Philsutton]

ah i'll give you race :D

[benji]

good plan. am i right in thinking your's is similar to mine but has a cam. how do you do against standard 1600's.

are you going to santa pod on the 23rd? come down with us if you want, there should be 4 of us going, but i'm the only nova. the others are a fiesta si, a escort gti and a scooby

[Snowface]

when u upgrade to 16's its likely you'll have a lower profile tyre so the actual tyre circumference will be about the same as the 15's with the higher profile.

You won't notice any difference except for the width which will help grip round corners.

[Barn]

wanna race? :twisted: i want to find a 1600 locally to see how mine compares.
benji...you've been watching 'the fast and the furious' too much lately, lol

oh, and well done for stuffing that 205 btw...

:D

[benji]

i've not had my car on the road since before christmas so now it's working again(well it was working for a bit) i've been making the most of it

[Barn]

i was only joking mate

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