is this normal when you install a pod filter?

[pihlor]

hi guys i recently installed a pod filter on my eg was some drift one from autobarn and just wondering if the following is normal for very minimal air comming from the exhaust
thanks

[DLO01]

Following? What do you mean 'minimal air coming from exhaust'?

[jeremydawg]

as above... what?

[pihlor]

literally no air comming out of the exhaust when its running

[trism]

well, air doesnt come out the exhaust, exhaust gas does.

also, how do you know nothing is coming out?

[dougie_504]

Pod filter should have nothing to do with it. You could run no filter at all and you should still be getting exhaust.

[gumus89]

If gas goes in, gas must come out.

[DLO01]

^^^ the guy has a point. :cool:

OP, are you comparing to 'before' you installed the pod or are you just noticing now?

[pihlor]

well, air doesnt come out the exhaust, exhaust gas does.

also, how do you know nothing is coming out?

i can put my hand right next to the exhaust and cannot feel any gas comming out if i swap it back to the stock air filter its fine

[DLO01]

A filter swap alone will not do this. Unless you didn't take plastic wrapper off the new pod.

What it is the idle like with the new pod on?

[pihlor]

the idle on the pod is just under one which is the same with the stock airbox have had a look and theres no wrapping inside or outside

[trism]

well obviously the pod is seriously restricting the air flow. This is a perfect demonstration in why pods are shit.

[bennjamin]

well obviously the pod is seriously restricting the air flow. This is a perfect demonstration in why pods are shit.

But it sounds hekitk in vtech !

[dougie_504]

So buy a decent pod filter next time. Fujita or 3A Racing etc.

[DC2-PWR]

Give it a rev and see how much air comes out.

[DCZ 18C]

you prob have a massive hole in your exhaust somewhere...
how does it drive.?

[trism]

you prob have a massive hole in your exhaust somewhere...
how does it drive.?

So why does it work when there is a stock air box then?

Your theory=blown

Sent from my Xoom

[TheSaint]

i dont think there is enough information to come to any conclusion - and i dont think the OP can make a proper diagnosis either

- to the op - does the car drive any different with the pod filter on? if it is restricting air-flow it should make a massive difference

also check your exhausts for leaks - and check to see what flow of gas comes out with a bit of a rev (will require 2 people)

check the inside of the pod to make sure all the wrapping etc has been removed - make sure all hoses etc are connected properly

[gumus89]

This is incredibly weird. Did you take it for a drive? If there is so little air flow then you will barely be able to rev the thing!

[SuperJDM.]

odd indeed

[DCZ 18C]

So why does it work when there is a stock air box then?

Your theory=blown

Sent from my Xoom

touche' sir

[MWAKU]

simply. no it is not normal, 2, refund the pod.

[Bludger]

It seems that changing the stock airbox for a pod filter and getting your car to run properly is beyond your comprehension.
Just get someone else to install it for you.

[flipfire]

Firstly, check that you didnt attach the pod into the exhaust.

[dougie_504]

Come on guys please stay on topic and try to help him out if you can, otherwise don't post.

[pihlor]

hey guys just an update on the pod
looks like theres was something wrong with the pod i just swaped it instore for a bmc one
works a treat!
thanks for your help guys

[DLO01]

Well done!

[mocchi]

But it sounds hekitk in vtech !

its not vtech. its vtak. get it right.

[dougie_504]

Hooray does it sound sikk?

[EG8 CIVIC]

for future references. what was the issue?

Cheers

[u mad?]

this really is a 5 star thread

[hmetro24]

for future references. what was the issue?

Cheers
He said Up, it is a problem with the filter, check 4 posts up

[EG8 CIVIC]

He said Up, it is a problem with the filter, check 4 posts up

example! as in what faulty product?

[gumus89]

The idle must have been super shit if there was no air coming out. Serious defect with the pod if so.