Cold Air Feed Induction Kits K&N Type

827Roverman · May 23rd, 2016, 16:31

Anybody got any help or advice on these kits, I'm toying with the idea of fitting one to my 940 2.3ti, I believe you have to remove the existing air box and filter, then fit the kit which is supposed to give a better air flow-improve performance (not that I'm bothered about that, its fast enough for me has is) but I understand they also improve on MPG, I've seen some of these kits on ebay for about £50, any advice would be most welcome.
David.

Dirty Rooster · May 23rd, 2016, 16:44

More MPG? An interesting topic but I'd be doubtful.

woodfordhalse · May 23rd, 2016, 18:06

Spend the £50 on petrol and have a day out by the sea

TonyS9 · May 23rd, 2016, 19:36

I bought one of these but fitted it to my 360 turbo instead as was in need of a filter that fitted. i don't think it will improve a 940 and in fact will turn you into a chav, the turbo spooling and dump valve noise is very loud. (too loud for my sleeper 360).

The turbo is a self regulating mechanism that takes exhaust power to increase engine efficiency, inlet restrictions will simply take a little more power from the exhaust for the turbo to compensate.

Also unless you are into eeking all performance and measuring inlet air temps so you can boost the sh1t out of it it wouldn't give you extra power.

An mpg meter can be had for a similar amount, but needs a bit of effort. Given a clear road you can learn to get 40mpg average.

baggy798 · May 23rd, 2016, 22:00

They improve air flow slightly but they offer worse filtration qualities. They will neither improve performance or MPG because the air filter is such a minor restriction anyway compared to the rest of the intake.

Replace the old filter if it is grubby and put the rest of the £50 to a thorough stage 0.

827Roverman · May 24th, 2016, 10:43

your right a day by the sea sounds good

827Roverman · May 24th, 2016, 10:46

thanks for your reply, from the replies I've had it sounds best to leave well alone, so I'll leave it as standard, thanks to all who replied.
David.

dab90 · May 24th, 2016, 15:30

I have fitted a K&N air filter and induction to my 940 B230FK so far very pleased with it. I already had the kit lying around spare so fitted it mostly out of curiosity.

So what I have noticed is yes there is little of dump valve noise but nothing too extreme. I have noticed the car is little bit more responsive on acceleration. Cant make any comments about MPG yet but doubt there be any effect.

TonyS9 · May 24th, 2016, 20:07

The 360 is very loud but much less noise management in engine bay / passenger area. I wonder what it sounds like out the front of your 940, still many people aim for 'loud'.

Thejdizzler · Nov 6th, 2019, 14:22

Does anyone have a part number for a K&N induction kit for a 940?

May 23rd, 2016, 16:31	#1
827Roverman VOC Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2022 16:02 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK	Cold Air Feed Induction Kits K&N Type Anybody got any help or advice on these kits, I'm toying with the idea of fitting one to my 940 2.3ti, I believe you have to remove the existing air box and filter, then fit the kit which is supposed to give a better air flow-improve performance (not that I'm bothered about that, its fast enough for me has is) but I understand they also improve on MPG, I've seen some of these kits on ebay for about £50, any advice would be most welcome. David.

May 23rd, 2016, 16:44	#2
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	More MPG? An interesting topic but I'd be doubtful. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

May 23rd, 2016, 22:00	#5
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 04:31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	They improve air flow slightly but they offer worse filtration qualities. They will neither improve performance or MPG because the air filter is such a minor restriction anyway compared to the rest of the intake. Replace the old filter if it is grubby and put the rest of the £50 to a thorough stage 0. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

May 23rd, 2016, 18:06	#3
woodfordhalse Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 11:56 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Woodford Halse	Spend the £50 on petrol and have a day out by the sea

May 23rd, 2016, 19:36	#4
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	I bought one of these but fitted it to my 360 turbo instead as was in need of a filter that fitted. i don't think it will improve a 940 and in fact will turn you into a chav, the turbo spooling and dump valve noise is very loud. (too loud for my sleeper 360). The turbo is a self regulating mechanism that takes exhaust power to increase engine efficiency, inlet restrictions will simply take a little more power from the exhaust for the turbo to compensate. Also unless you are into eeking all performance and measuring inlet air temps so you can boost the sh1t out of it it wouldn't give you extra power. An mpg meter can be had for a similar amount, but needs a bit of effort. Given a clear road you can learn to get 40mpg average.

May 24th, 2016, 10:43	#6
827Roverman VOC Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2022 16:02 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK	your right a day by the sea sounds good

May 24th, 2016, 10:46	#7
827Roverman VOC Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2022 16:02 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK	thanks for your reply, from the replies I've had it sounds best to leave well alone, so I'll leave it as standard, thanks to all who replied. David.

May 24th, 2016, 15:30	#8
dab90 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 23:11 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Macclesfield	I have fitted a K&N air filter and induction to my 940 B230FK so far very pleased with it. I already had the kit lying around spare so fitted it mostly out of curiosity. So what I have noticed is yes there is little of dump valve noise but nothing too extreme. I have noticed the car is little bit more responsive on acceleration. Cant make any comments about MPG yet but doubt there be any effect.

May 24th, 2016, 20:07	#9
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	The 360 is very loud but much less noise management in engine bay / passenger area. I wonder what it sounds like out the front of your 940, still many people aim for 'loud'.

Nov 6th, 2019, 14:22	#10
Thejdizzler Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2023 21:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Leeds	Does anyone have a part number for a K&N induction kit for a 940?

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