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Some of the more expensive filters can suck up crap mind. I have a HKS on my Mr2 N/A at the mo. It sounds ace but I dont wanna put one on my zed after looking at the filtration reviews. Z1 intakes???

thanks znut. I'm going to try and get an apexi for it then. And as for the tenner... No way!!! I've had the panel between the headlights off and the standard airbox looks a nightmare to get out

Think I will avoid the HKS one. Just had a look at that link from quavey! Apexi for me I think. Car mad says the blitz sounds good... Can anyone with an Apexi tell me is there a noticable difference in the engine sound?

Hi all. Has anyone got an induction kit fitted to their zed? I'm thinking about getting one soon, I have a TT. Do they make a noticable difference in the engine sound? Which make do people favour? I've always liked HKS but here the filtration is rubbish and I dont wanna suck any crap into the turbo. Theres a few cheap ones on ebay - not brand names but Im worried you get what you pay for.

Merry christmas all!

I'll have to get it on a ramp at some point. Don't think its detting. Is that quite a distinctive cracking noise like you say j1immytt?? Mine makes a hissing noise, like some air escaping or getting sucking in where its not meant to. Its not doing it at the moment, only seems to happen after a spirited drive. I'm still happy cos its running!!!

Mines a Uk spec TT auto and its cheaper to insure than an N/A import so if insurance is a problem I'd forget the imports. I don't know what exactly it does to the gallon but mine isn't good when I'm giving it a bootfull! £20 doesnt get me very far in this car. They can be money pits mate especially if you get a bad one! Like everyone says, have a look at the members cars. They have probably been loved and looked after better than most!

Hi all. Right... The AFM at the front of the car is missing the metal bit and has been cable tied on. The cable had come loose so the AFM wasn't on properly. Put it back on and the car drove perfect! He couldnt find any loose turbo hoses. However, once it had warmed up I noticed that noise again. We couldnt get it on the ramps but he recons the exhuast might be cracked somewhere. When the power died I had been on quite a lengthy drive and giving it some beans. If there is a crack I'm guessing it would expand when the car warms up? Could this cause a power loss? Anyways... both turbos are working fine which is good news and the car is driving spot on at the moment so I'm happy again.

thanks for that andy! Weight of my mind. Hopefully be sorted tomorrow

Cheers, will do. I got my fingers crossed.

ta j1mmytt. It sounds like its spinning. I hope its just blown a pipe. I'd been told these cars were money pits. Manual conversion!? Maybe one day...

Thanks guys. Just spoke to my mechanic. He seems to think its blown a pipe off from what I've told him. Like I said, I dont really know my way round these cars. He is gonna pop round in the morning and have a look. If it is a pipe, hopefully he can stick it back on! I hope its not a seized turbo... If it was would the gauge not just read half the boost as normal?

It will rev past 2.5k. It will rev as normal just without the turbo kick :-( When I start the car the gauge goes to the middle and then back down and if I drive it it boosts to the top of the gauge as it did before - just get the hissing noise. If it has blown a pipe is it easy to get to or will I need ramps? I just had a listen and I think that the noise is coming from the N/S front. The exhaust sounds different too. From what I can see of the top of the engine all the pipes are intact. Underneath though....

It seems to idle ok. When its cold it hunts around a little bit but soon settles down.

Right... I have a 93 Uk spec LWB TT zed. It has 80k on the clock and is an auto. It had a cambelt changed less than 1k ago. I took my 300 out for a spin this morning. Coming off a roundabout it went a bit sideways. Anyway, I caught it before it went too far and headed off up the road. When I put my foot down it was severly down on power. I got it home, popped the bonnet and there was some smoke coming from the back of the engine near to the oil dip stick. When I put my car down the car boosts on the guage as normal but there is no power, it feels like an N/A! I think I can hear the turbos hissing - could I have blown off a boost pipe somewhere? I've read about acuators getting stuck open as well... I am new to these cars and no mechanic. The gearbox still works and changes up and down as it should. The temp guage sits in the middle and it doesnt seem to overheat. The oil level is fine according to the dipstick and there is no mayo in the oil. The car lives in my garage and hasnt dropped any liquid onto the floor. There is no smoke from the exhaust when revved either so Im sure the turbos havent blown a seal or knackered themselves. Any help or advise of stuff to look for would be appreciated guys. And have a good xmas all!

And can anyone tell me, do I have to fully subscribe to put pics up. Can't work it out

And I have just read the 2nd page of this post... dooh... Dump valves seem to be a split decision then. Even if they dont do anything I have to admit I do like the noise!

Thanks for making me feel welcome guys. Yes I hope to get to some meets if and when the sun comes out! Thanks for the advise on the dump valves mark. They seen an expensive mod so I wouldnt want to be dissapointed. As for making it fly... I traded in an fto remember and my other car is an MR2 N/A... To me it already feels like its gonna take off!!!

Thanks for the welcome guys. I have a pic, will try and get it uploaded. The fto was a good car but it does look and sound faster than it actually goes! Think your right, it needed a turbo. Handling was v good although I never pushed it that hard. I prefer the rwd of the zed. I've always fancied either a skyline or a 300 and after testing a few of both I went for the zed.

Just like to say hi. Recently bought a Uk zed targa tt auto. Im very happy with it. Its done 80k and the only mods are the exhaust and the standard alloys have been refurbed a charcoal colour. I traded in an fto toward it and it really is in another league compared to that. First mod will be new alloys I think. I'm a dump valve fan. Are they easy enough to fit to the zed??? cheers :rofl: