IHE for Latio Sport (1.5l CVT)

[Valjean]

Hi all,

 

I'm ignorant about mods except for the bits and pieces I pick up on the forums - from threads or from direct advice of experienced bros. Hope to get some more advice here!

 

Problem: 1.5l CVT car with below-average pick-up from standstill.

 

Objective: Get good pick-up and have a nice, deep bassy sound (intake and exhaust).

Also, pass inspection. Latio is ultimately built for comfort, not perfomance, so I'm not expecting too much or going too far with these. Some genuinely noticeable improvement in pick-up is good enough.

 

Looking at the above, I should be focusing on improving the low-end right? First, I'd like to clarify "low-end". Does it mean the lower bands of the rpm range, e.g. 0-3,000rpm, or does it refer to speed ranges, e.g. 0-50kmh? I think it's the former, but then if I, eg, rev to 4,000rpm from standstill, would I be using low-end or mid-end already? Someone resolve my confusion!

 

I've been advised to do the following:

 

1) Intake - Do drop-in instead of open pod. (Latio comes with stock CAI.)

 

Was pretty keen on Apexi open pod but the consensus is that low end will suffer. As for drop-ins, I've seen some serious and credible bashing of oiled and stainless steel filters in another thread. [sweat]

 

2) Extractor - 4-2-1 with pipe diameter up to 1.75"

 

Illegal but not obvious and can pass inspection?

 

3) Muffler - Semi-flow

 

Any approved ones for Latio yet? Which one gives nice, bassy note?

 

Any and all comments appreciated.

Edited October 24, 2005 by Valjean