Pipercross Induction Kit 1.6 Mazda MX5 Mk1 Reviews

3.9 Rating 13 Reviews

Pipercross induction kits are among the best in the world. High quality construction, latest foam filter technology ensuring maximum performance at all times.Each kit comes complete with a polished Heat Shield, fittings, and full fitting instructions.Fits all 1.6 Mk1 models, 1989>1998

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Marcus Freir

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“I would love to tell you how good or bad this kit is but the instructions are so unclear then even after trying to follow them I cut my intake pipe and it did not fit back on (Yes I saw that others were saying its hard to do so but I was at it for a good 30 minutes) So now i'll have to get a new intake pipe and im also down the nearly ú100 for this kit that doesn't fit correctly. My suggestion is saving a bit to get a better kit.”

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Posted 2 years ago

David Kenway

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“After reading the reviews I was amazed by the VERY Clear instructions, very easy to follow, fitted in 90 minutes and I'm no mechanic. The oil shown in the picture isn't included but the foam filter is pre oiled anyway. The AFM is held firmly and the only tricky part was getting the pipe on to the AFM after I'd cut through it, needed a good bit of effort to get it over the AFM outlet.No noticeable increase in noise or performance but it looks nice and I'm sure the engine is breathing easier now.Very good service from Mx5 parts of course.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Chris Wallett

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“Great bit of kit, took about 2hrs to complete... i did not use all of the bolts supplied, used the original bolts from the removal of the old air box... 125rmp less @ 70mph, better throttle response, made the SS exhaust sound better, not as loud, just better... :-)”

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Posted 11 years ago

Lars Rasmussen

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“Recieved pipercross this afternoon and had already prepped the car for it. Fitted it in 30 mins. Instructions are not that great. Plus it does not come with the oil spray. That said I am smiling. Car sounds amazing. A proper roar!!!! This has got to be a must for all mk1's......”

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Posted 11 years ago

Daniel Holloway

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“Arrived in the normal quick time.However, as others have said the instructions were dreadful and if I wasn't in the industry, then I would have been fighting it for a long time. As it were, it still took a long time to fit as my instructions didn't come with any pictures despite the text referring to pictures so that was bad. Additionally, it didn't come with any oil spray for the cone as pictured, so I emailed about this and have yet to get a reply; another negative. Some of the stated fittings were missing so I had to use an equivalent that I had lurking in my garage, this isn't going well is it!Despite all that, after some 2 and a half hours of trying to work out where everything went, I had installed it to my 1990 Eunos and it looks good and sounds good too. It's not too loud that you sound like some boy racer and it's not quiet enough to be disappointed. I think the price is a little steep for what you get though.”

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Posted 12 years ago

Daniel Banning

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“Kit arrived with only one white plastic washer even though the instructions wanted me to fit two so assume one was missing. The picture for the product shows a filter spray to apply before use which was not supplied in kit, nor does it say anywhere that it was included. This should be changed as soon as possible. I would have purchased the spray at the same time if I knew it wasn't included, now I have to pay for postage again.I feel I was mislead to believe it was bolt on instead of having to cut my existing air pipe and it still overshoots the heatshield. Overall: OK product. Sounds a little gruntier from 3-4k. Delivery time acceptable.”

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Posted 12 years ago

Peter Comben

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“Kit and instructions are designed for a pre 94 mx5 1.6. Needed some modifications to fit my 90bhp 1997 mx5 but I got there in the end (4 hours later). When fitted according to the instructions, the AFM and cone are too high up to clear the heat shield, and the AFM lead is not long enough to connect back up. Cut a notch out of the bottom on the heat shield and drilled 2 new holes so that it sits about 2 inches further back towards the bulkhead also angled it very slightly towards the centre of the car at the front ( only about 10mm to avoid getting too near to the manifold ). Next removed the standard bracket attached to the strut turret and mounted it backwards - this has the effect of moving the stud back by 2 inches so it still lines up with the hole in the heatshield to which you attach the support stay. Also on the same standard bracket I hacksawed off the stud that points upwards, and replaced it with a bolt that points downwards. The combined effect of this is that you can now mount the AFM/Cone underneath the bracket (using a couple of nuts as spacers as necessary) AND it'll sit 2 inches further back - so lines up perfectly inside the heatshield. The support bar to the AFM/Cone needs to be shortened to suit. In this position, the AFM lead now reaches fine and I didn't have to cut so much off the clean air pipe at the front of the AFM (perhaps just an inch - there was a ridge on the inside of mine that I cut along and that was perfect). Just to firms things up - I realised that with a small tweak the bracket that supported the old inlet tract could be adapted to support the front of the AFM. Removed the L-bracket from the front of the AFM (where it bolted to the old airbox) and mounted it backwards - This then can line up with the hole in the end of the inlet track bracket (bend it a little in a vice). Whole assembly is now rock solid. A lot of faffing, but the end result is worthwhile. Car now sounds great as you accelerate up above 3000rpm - a nice throaty roar. Now sounds like it always should have. MX5 parts should NOT really advertise this as fitting 89-98 cars as I guess it only fits 89-94 cars without modification. If you have a bit of intuition and can be bothered - then you can adapt it to fit later cars, but then maybe you have better things to do with 4 hours ?”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Purchased pipercross induction kit for my MK1 and arrived in usual quick time.Fitted it on my own over a two day period.first day after not being sure of diabolical instructions, and could not make pictures line up with requirements, slept on it and came back and finished it inside an hour.I could go on about the usual failure of instruction data from most of this companies products, but with some common sense you can sort it out.Product great, looks good, and a sense of satisfaction with improved mid range noise better than any sound track.No complaints except the instructions.”

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Posted 13 years ago