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29:th-Mar-2014, 08:37:03 (This post was last modified: 29:th-Mar-2014, 08:52:07 by Rusty2009.)
Well gents i have just found this on ebay. Now on my phone cant copy link from the ebay app, but tale a look at this. Item number below go to ebay.co.uk and search that number

281226423818


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29:th-Mar-2014, 08:37:30
Any one think this could work?


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29:th-Mar-2014, 08:52:42
Not sure but it's only a few quid so you try it and review it.
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29:th-Mar-2014, 08:53:39
Just worried about the size of the pipe mate :-/


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29:th-Mar-2014, 08:58:56
I'll have a look later
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29:th-Mar-2014, 09:00:21
Thank mate :-)


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29:th-Mar-2014, 09:34:03
It should fit mate but TBH it's such a short run from airbox to turbo I can't see it making much difference.
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29:th-Mar-2014, 09:42:50
Ok mate :-) it tempting to try


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29:th-Mar-2014, 10:45:23
not a chance that will do anything at all
things like that are just gimmicks
it will spin and make some sort of sound but that's about it
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29:th-Mar-2014, 16:16:09
lol installation instructions NOT included... sounds worrying.
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29:th-Mar-2014, 16:51:42
have a look at this you tube clip its a bit long but these lads are grate
you will see they do nothing at all
apart from make a noise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGWgvJN1_8
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30:th-Mar-2014, 21:19:53
Ever thought what could happen to your engine if that Chinese-quality fan should brake?

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30:th-Mar-2014, 22:54:26
that would be very bad indeed.

so best fit it before the air filter then
or best not bother at all. Rofl
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1:st-Apr-2014, 14:07:27
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or best not bother at all. Rofl
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