Panel air filter

-bobda- · Mar 24th, 2006, 09:21

Hello chaps.

I've had the S40 for 2 months now and I'm really liking it.
It's a 1.9TDCi (115) and I've had the ECU professionally remapped, which has completely transformed the performance of it, no to mention improved the fuel consumption, especially at motorway speeds!

I'd like to add a decent free-flowing panel filter to allow a bit more air to get in, but I'm not 100% on which one to get.

Are they all the same fitment, even for the diesels?

Does anyone have any experience with particular manufacturers? I had a BMC panel filter on my previous car, which was good, but I can't seem to find any for the S40.

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best suppliers?

Wentworth Man · Mar 24th, 2006, 10:20

Consensus of net opinion seems to be that the only real options are K&N (my choice)http://www.knfilters.com/ or ITG - oil impregnated, last forever and better air flow. Also easiest and most stock looking is purely replace the OEM panel filter with similar from the above.
Some say you can get more air through replacing the complete box approach with a high flow intake (again K&N or BSR)/ Induction type but you need to ensure shielding the air inflow from the heat of the engine. But some say you never get the real benefit unless you get true cold external air so they pipe the air intake accordingly. Friend of mine had that as standard on their Renault (Espace) and it would act as a water input channel straight into the turbo with needless to say, detrimental results.

Hope thats of help!

GorgeousGeorge · Mar 24th, 2006, 10:29

mornin

yep, i have an ITG in mine, got it from the chaps over at www.volvotuninguk.com as they look after my V40 and supplied it.

i cant fault it.

cheers

scott

-bobda- · Mar 24th, 2006, 13:11

I should clarify...I only want to replace the panel filter, not go messing around with the boxes, or replacing it with a CDA, induction kit or similar.

I've found a supplier of BMC panel filters, who can do me one for £32.19.

What price was your ITG one? I'm not overly keen on the foam ones, always thought they would be a bit too 'soft'.

Mar 24th, 2006, 09:21	#1
-bobda- Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2007 14:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds	Panel air filter Hello chaps. I've had the S40 for 2 months now and I'm really liking it. It's a 1.9TDCi (115) and I've had the ECU professionally remapped, which has completely transformed the performance of it, no to mention improved the fuel consumption, especially at motorway speeds! I'd like to add a decent free-flowing panel filter to allow a bit more air to get in, but I'm not 100% on which one to get. Are they all the same fitment, even for the diesels? Does anyone have any experience with particular manufacturers? I had a BMC panel filter on my previous car, which was good, but I can't seem to find any for the S40. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best suppliers?

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Mar 24th, 2006, 10:20	#2
Wentworth Man VOC Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2020 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reading View Photos By: Wentworth Man	Consensus of net opinion seems to be that the only real options are K&N (my choice)http://www.knfilters.com/ or ITG - oil impregnated, last forever and better air flow. Also easiest and most stock looking is purely replace the OEM panel filter with similar from the above. Some say you can get more air through replacing the complete box approach with a high flow intake (again K&N or BSR)/ Induction type but you need to ensure shielding the air inflow from the heat of the engine. But some say you never get the real benefit unless you get true cold external air so they pipe the air intake accordingly. Friend of mine had that as standard on their Renault (Espace) and it would act as a water input channel straight into the turbo with needless to say, detrimental results. Hope thats of help!

Mar 24th, 2006, 10:29	#3
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	mornin yep, i have an ITG in mine, got it from the chaps over at www.volvotuninguk.com as they look after my V40 and supplied it. i cant fault it. cheers scott

Mar 24th, 2006, 13:11	#4
-bobda- Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2007 14:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leeds	I should clarify...I only want to replace the panel filter, not go messing around with the boxes, or replacing it with a CDA, induction kit or similar. I've found a supplier of BMC panel filters, who can do me one for £32.19. What price was your ITG one? I'm not overly keen on the foam ones, always thought they would be a bit too 'soft'.

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