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RE: On that Jamex box......



> If the engine/exhaust is stock then a Jamex/K&N/any other kind of
> filter/air
> box isn't going to make that much difference.  Even if you ran with no
> filter at all I'd be surprised if you noticed much of a difference over
> stock setup.

This is one wrong understanding once agin. Our Stock exhaust is capable
for a lot more HP than it is used for, that's why it makes that much
difference. You do not need to swap the exhaust unless your engine is
exceeding 150 or so HP's (that's for 8v). But it's always nice to have
that bassy sound of an aftermarket exhaust.

Lauri!
'84 1.8 16v Scirocco GTX Kamei X1 Bodykit (VIN025736)
http://www.ttu.ee/~laurts/scirocco
I finally added nothing new to my site!


> Ewan Hopkins
> '85 2.0 Storm
>
>
> >From: "Lauri Pettai" <lauri.pettai@netexpress.ee>
> >To: "dale witt" <dalewitt@express-news.net>, "T Berk"
> ><tberk@mindspring.com>,        <DIUTLEY@aol.com>
> >CC: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: RE: On that Jamex box......
> >Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:37:33 +0200
> >
> >Hi guys!
> >
> >I could not resist an had to say my word.
> >I've been using that Jamex airbox almost a year now and I can
> honestly say,
> >that it's the best thing that I've ever did to my car. In last summer it
> >was
> >the
> >only mod that had been done to my car, but that made me best drag racing
> >car on under 2 litres class with my stock engine (Then 1.8 8v injected).
> >
> >I won Modyfied Nissan Primeras (claimed 170HP), one Golf 16v,
> Opel 2.0 16v,
> >and even one 2.5 liter Touring BMW and etc. without any problems.
> >
> >This year I'm planning to add some nice 270-285 degree cam's and
> I'm aiming
> >to win not only the under 2 litres class but also a under 3 litres class,
> >but I know
> >that I have to be at least 2 or three seconds faster than last
> year to get
> >this far.
> >My main concern is one '79 Opel Manta with 3.0i engine out of an '92 Opel
> >Omega. Wich had a 400m time 13.89 last year and my best this far
> is 15.92.
> >But this was with 8v engine, now I have a 16v, this should mean
> more power?
> >
> >If anyone want's to see how this Jamex airbox look's like then see this
> >pic.
> >http://www.ttu.ee/~laurts/scirocco/images/installation.jpg
> >Its taken last spring when I installed the Jamex airbox and
> sunroof with my
> >friend to my car. Jamex aitbox itself is still in the box, but
> you can see
> >the
> >shape from the image on the box.
> >
> >So my suggestion is, if you have that possibility go for it. It needs
> >regular
> >maintenance like all other similar free flow filters, but gives you best
> >overall
> >result compared with K&N. I tried K&N and do not want it any more. (I
> >swapped
> >with one friend who had K&N and didn't believe me, but afterwards I had
> >hard
> >time getting it back from him! :) )
> >
> >Lauri!
> >'84 1.8 16v Scirocco GTX Kamei X1 Bodykit (VIN025736)
> >http://www.ttu.ee/~laurts/scirocco
> >I finally added nothing new to my site!
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of dale witt
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 3:33 AM
> > > To: T Berk; DIUTLEY@aol.com
> > > Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: Re: On that Jamex box......
> > >
> > >
> > > This system would replace the K&N altogether....there is no
> wire mesh.
> >I
> > > would not give this system a second thought, EXCEPT, this guys Rabbit
> >with
> > > its 1.8 16v is giving everyone fits on the autoX.  It has not been
> >dynoed,
> > > but I have been head to head with him and he IS fast.
> > > I have used K&N for years and have read their claims of better
> > > airflow over
> > > all others.  The design of this Jamex does seem to be perfect for the
> > > Scirocco.  Is anyone using it?
> > >
> > > Dale Witt
> > > 86 2.0 16v Scirocco
> > > 82 2.1 16v Scirocco (Zender 400 w/NOS)
> > > 85 1.8 8v GTI
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
> > > To: <DIUTLEY@aol.com>
> > > Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 12:19 PM
> > > Subject: Re: On that Jamex box......
> > >
> > >
> > > > DIUTLEY@aol.com wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello listees,
> > > > >     I'm responding to the fella that was asking about the
> Jamex box.
> > > First,
> > > > > is this visible anywhere on the net?  Next, a comment.  I
> > > would not buy
> > > this
> > > > > and use the foam filter for two reasons....<snip>
> > > > > Hope this helps,
> > > > >
> > > > > David
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > I was thinking the air box was replaced with one that was made of
> > > > foam with a wire frame, but you retained your stock (or K&N)
> > > > filter in it's regular place.
> > > >
> > > > My' wrong?
> > > >
> > > > TBerk
> > > >
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