BMC CDA

[dave_unreal 0]

I bought the filter on impulse on ebay without knowing what model it is. Turns out I've bought the cda70-130 which is the size below the one recommended.

Does anyone know if it will still work, and if so what disadvantages will there be? Will I even be able to get a coupler hose to get it to fit?

Cheers for any advice.

[matth76 1]

Didn't know they came in different sizes for the vr..can only assume it is meant for a different car. You could still be able to use it. Depends on the diameter of the connector hose. If you can get some hose and couple of heavy duty jubilee clips, see how you get on. Not sure if you can get hose that is bigger one end than the other...that would solve a problem if the diameter of the BMC is slightly to big or small compared to the part it connects to on your engine.

[dave_unreal 0]

I've investigated the filters available on the BMC CDA site.

http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoCDA.asp

The 70-130 is recommended for 1600cc engines and less,however is the closest match to the correct 85-150 size.

It does make sense when you say if I can get a connector to fit at both ends I'll be okay, but on the other hand, I take it it'll not function as well as it can't handle the same airflow?

[dave_unreal 0]

Sorry as above the recommended size was 70-150 for the VR6.

If you look at the diagrams on the link below, effectively the inner part is the recommended size so the same coupler hose will be okay? (At least I assume so).

It's only the overall diametre that differs, will that mean that my previous thoughts that only difference will be the capacity of air flowing will be lower is correct?

[dave_unreal 0]

Right forget what I said last night. I was pissed and looking at the BMC website wrong.

It does defo need to be the CDA85-150 for the VR6, so I think I'll just sell it for a small profit hopefully.