S40: - GDI Engine and Pipercross Induction Kit

NerdyKitt · Mar 1st, 2014, 15:57

Afternoon all,

Been using these forums for a while now to answer my Volvo related questions and finally found a question I couldn't answer by searching. Signed up and am now looking to tap into the unlimited wealth of knowledge here.

I have a 2001 S40 with a GDI engine (B4184SJ) which was ready for a service. As a fan of the induction roar I bought a Pipercross cone induction kit only to find that it won't fit on the end of the mass air flow sensor. I used to have a slightly older S40 (B4184S2 if i remember correctly) which had a different air flow sensor which I fitted with a cheapy universal induction kit.

If I found one of the older mass air flow sensors, could I swap out the current one on my GDI and would it work correctly?

If anyone has any advice on this I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance.

Mount vision rider · Mar 1st, 2014, 17:51

Silicone hose reducer 👍

NerdyKitt · Mar 1st, 2014, 18:48

Thanks mate but you have a different maf sensor than on mine.

This is my maf sensor which has a square end rather than round.

What I wondered about doing was replacing the maf sensor on mine for the same one you have them the induction kit would fit fine. My only concern is whether it would send the ECU batty.

Cheers

Mount vision rider · Mar 1st, 2014, 19:15

Oh I see you point. That is abit of a problem! I can't help you there. I don't know enough about them 😞

skyship007 · Mar 1st, 2014, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdyKitt

Afternoon all,

Been using these forums for a while now to answer my Volvo related questions and finally found a question I couldn't answer by searching. Signed up and am now looking to tap into the unlimited wealth of knowledge here.

I have a 2001 S40 with a GDI engine (B4184SJ) which was ready for a service. As a fan of the induction roar I bought a Pipercross cone induction kit only to find that it won't fit on the end of the mass air flow sensor. I used to have a slightly older S40 (B4184S2 if i remember correctly) which had a different air flow sensor which I fitted with a cheapy universal induction kit.

If I found one of the older mass air flow sensors, could I swap out the current one on my GDI and would it work correctly?

If anyone has any advice on this I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance.

Fit a microphone near the OEM tuned intake and connect it to a PA system ??

andytyler99 · Mar 6th, 2014, 08:06

not the most helpful comment i know but having had an old gdi for 4 years i would suggest if the system works... dont mess with it. keep it filled with 99 octane and hope for the best

NerdyKitt · Mar 8th, 2014, 23:02

Cheers everyone. Came to the same conclusion in the end myself tbh. Got a normal panel filter from local supplier and sent the Pipercross back.

Was told that Pipercross don't make an induction kit for the GDI engine and had some advice from my Dad years ago to always keep a car standard ringing in the back of my head.

Car runs lovely, just a couple of other niggles to sort out and I'll be happy.

Hopefully a valet this weekend seeing as we finally have some sun!

andytyler99 · Mar 10th, 2014, 19:38

just read your post about your dad saying keep it standard and just realised thats what i was suggesting and i must be sounding like my dad did years ago...... so my revised advice paint go faster stripes on it, bodykit, big alloys and straight through exhaust with 4" pipe. thats it i feel young again

Mar 1st, 2014, 15:57	#1
NerdyKitt New Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2015 16:31 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kettering	GDI Engine and Pipercross Induction Kit Afternoon all, Been using these forums for a while now to answer my Volvo related questions and finally found a question I couldn't answer by searching. Signed up and am now looking to tap into the unlimited wealth of knowledge here. I have a 2001 S40 with a GDI engine (B4184SJ) which was ready for a service. As a fan of the induction roar I bought a Pipercross cone induction kit only to find that it won't fit on the end of the mass air flow sensor. I used to have a slightly older S40 (B4184S2 if i remember correctly) which had a different air flow sensor which I fitted with a cheapy universal induction kit. If I found one of the older mass air flow sensors, could I swap out the current one on my GDI and would it work correctly? If anyone has any advice on this I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance. __________________ *2001 Volvo S40 1.8 GDI*

Mar 1st, 2014, 17:51	#2
Mount vision rider Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 23:33 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bradford	Silicone hose reducer 👍 __________________ 2001 S40 1.8 Sport, Gloss Black Roof, Window Tints, 6000k HID, Full LED Conversation, Carbon Fibre Induction Kit, Powerflow Oval Exhaust, Alpine Headunit, Vibe Speakers.

Mar 1st, 2014, 19:15	#4
Mount vision rider Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 23:33 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bradford	Oh I see you point. That is abit of a problem! I can't help you there. I don't know enough about them 😞 __________________ 2001 S40 1.8 Sport, Gloss Black Roof, Window Tints, 6000k HID, Full LED Conversation, Carbon Fibre Induction Kit, Powerflow Oval Exhaust, Alpine Headunit, Vibe Speakers.

Mar 8th, 2014, 23:02	#7
NerdyKitt New Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2015 16:31 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kettering	Cheers everyone. Came to the same conclusion in the end myself tbh. Got a normal panel filter from local supplier and sent the Pipercross back. Was told that Pipercross don't make an induction kit for the GDI engine and had some advice from my Dad years ago to always keep a car standard ringing in the back of my head. Car runs lovely, just a couple of other niggles to sort out and I'll be happy. Hopefully a valet this weekend seeing as we finally have some sun! __________________ *2001 Volvo S40 1.8 GDI*

Mar 10th, 2014, 19:38	#8
andytyler99 Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2015 07:19 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: beeston nottingham	dads advice just read your post about your dad saying keep it standard and just realised thats what i was suggesting and i must be sounding like my dad did years ago...... so my revised advice paint go faster stripes on it, bodykit, big alloys and straight through exhaust with 4" pipe. thats it i feel young again

Mar 6th, 2014, 08:06	#6
andytyler99 Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2015 07:19 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: beeston nottingham	not the most helpful comment i know but having had an old gdi for 4 years i would suggest if the system works... dont mess with it. keep it filled with 99 octane and hope for the best

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)