Air filter upgrade

Profpriv · Apr 18th, 2010, 18:05

Ive just been reading from the OPIE oils web site and wonder whether there is any benefit to upgrading the air filter to a decent quality washable and reusable filter?( K&N)

Any tried this route,and if so are there any benefits??

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Apr 18th, 2010, 19:23

Hi,

I have a PiperCross sponge filter. in one car and a cone filter in the other.

They do five a better flow of air through the engine, but some people say that they do encourage the flow through of very small particulate matter.
Matter that can be abrasive to engine components such as the inlet and exhaust manifolds and valves.

Volvo manifolds are, I have heard, pretty restrictive and would benefit from porting. Expensive job but may be worth it for those in search of more ommph from the engines..

Des. . .

1stRaven · Apr 18th, 2010, 20:15

there are cheaper methods of giving your car a bhp increase and I wouldn't bother with a replacement panel filter until you really need it. An NA car wouldn't benefit that much at all and a turbo car needs more work until your panel filter becomes a restriction.

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Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Air filter upgrade Ive just been reading from the OPIE oils web site and wonder whether there is any benefit to upgrading the air filter to a decent quality washable and reusable filter?( K&N) Any tried this route,and if so are there any benefits?? Shaun Last edited by Profpriv; Apr 18th, 2010 at 18:06. Reason: additional text

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I have a PiperCross sponge filter. in one car and a cone filter in the other. They do five a better flow of air through the engine, but some people say that they do encourage the flow through of very small particulate matter. Matter that can be abrasive to engine components such as the inlet and exhaust manifolds and valves. Volvo manifolds are, I have heard, pretty restrictive and would benefit from porting. Expensive job but may be worth it for those in search of more ommph from the engines.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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