Question on Close pod filters

[headshok]

hi guys,

i've been asking ard locally in singapore abt close pod filters, been gettin various answers.

so here's my question:

i wanna change out my stock air box to a close pod. main reason is because i wanna be able to fit a bigger battery under my hood. the damm stock air box is takin up too much space (my engine bay isnt too big). i'm drivin a 1.6L 2004 mit lancer.

at first, i wanted to just put an open pod filter. but people said u will lose low end torque but gain more on the high end. but this will increase ur fuel consumption. Gas down here is f**kin ex, so no way am i doin that.

then my friend told me abt close pod filters, a brand used commonly here is "simolta", dont know whether u guys have it up there. basically, is a CF round filter that is connected to a cold air intake.

my friend said that for his ride, it increased mid range torque, and also improved his fuel consumption.

so my question is, will addin a close pod filter affect my low end torque? i'm not much into performance, just want the space to stuff in a nice juicy kinitic battery (theHC 2400).. main thing i'm worried is fuel consumption and low end torque.

thanks guys.

cheers

[str86diesel]

can you post more details on this close pod filter, as I've never heard of them before.

Kev

[headshok]

can you post more details on this close pod filter, as I've never heard of them before.

Kev

hmm. ok man.

lemme get some pics and info.

thanks!

cheers

[scratchy]

a close pod filter is basically a CAI with a filter that is enclosed

[emperorjj1]

i wonder if its liek the stock cobalt airbox... i cant really find any good pics thou