K+N Filter.

Madleee · Oct 17th, 2006, 20:10

Does the K+N Filter make any difference?

I await your opinions

Pedro Fandango · Oct 17th, 2006, 20:14

i used to have a K&N 57i filter & it did make a lovley noise but can't recall it making any performance difference, changed to a Pipercross cone & it revs alot easier & was a noticable difference over the K&N

CTCNetwork · Oct 17th, 2006, 20:15

Hi,

I would imagine so, as the filter material is more "breathable" (bigger holes for the air to get through)...
Also you have the advantage of being able to clean it each year, thus saving money.

For a better performance you may want to consider an induction filter.
But you won't fully realise the benifits until you open up your exaust more than standard..

Des. . .

Oct 17th, 2006, 23:24

I agree with Pedro the K&N is just a gimmick it won't make any difference other than sound good. Go for a good universal cone if you are fitting a cone. K&N's are some kind of cotton which gets shredded under the bonnet in no time make sure the one you go for has a steel/alloy mesh outer and it will be a lot easier to clean that the K&N (won't give them bonnet room waste of money bit like M&S over Tesco)

Another thing you will need is once you have fitted the cone filter after 500 or so miles get the mixture rechecked as the airflow increases through the mass meter the fuel may increase to, mine has and now I have nice black spark plugs and not grey ones although my plugs have been in for 6months 9,200miles .

Charlotte

Jod T5 · Oct 18th, 2006, 07:21

personally i use a itg air filter which is far better than a standard one....as for air induction i find that two cold air feeds from the front fog light spoiler holes up to the standard air box....
problem with a cone is that unless it is in a box your turbo will suck in warm air from the engine bay and as warm air has more mass than cold it rather defeats the object....*you want your air as cold as possable*....
BSR do a great cone induction kit with a protective sheild and they are available from sw auto's...off the top of my head they are about £150..., you will have to ring stuart to clarify.....
cheers
jod

bb54 · Oct 19th, 2006, 00:33

(won't give them bonnet room waste of money bit like M&S over Tesco)

he he, i love M&S too.

wayne

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Oct 17th, 2006, 23:24	#4
charlotte001 Guest Location:	filter I agree with Pedro the K&N is just a gimmick it won't make any difference other than sound good. Go for a good universal cone if you are fitting a cone. K&N's are some kind of cotton which gets shredded under the bonnet in no time make sure the one you go for has a steel/alloy mesh outer and it will be a lot easier to clean that the K&N (won't give them bonnet room waste of money bit like M&S over Tesco) Another thing you will need is once you have fitted the cone filter after 500 or so miles get the mixture rechecked as the airflow increases through the mass meter the fuel may increase to, mine has and now I have nice black spark plugs and not grey ones although my plugs have been in for 6months 9,200miles . Charlotte

Oct 18th, 2006, 07:21	#5
Jod T5 Phoenix from the ashes Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 01:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Finchingfield	personally i use a itg air filter which is far better than a standard one....as for air induction i find that two cold air feeds from the front fog light spoiler holes up to the standard air box.... problem with a cone is that unless it is in a box your turbo will suck in warm air from the engine bay and as warm air has more mass than cold it rather defeats the object....you want your air as cold as possable.... BSR do a great cone induction kit with a protective sheild and they are available from sw auto's...off the top of my head they are about £150..., you will have to ring stuart to clarify..... cheers jod __________________ Dum Spiro Spero VOC 20419

Oct 19th, 2006, 00:33	#6
bb54 diy bhp Last Online: Apr 7th, 2011 19:38 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: great yarmouth	(won't give them bonnet room waste of money bit like M&S over Tesco) he he, i love M&S too. wayne __________________ auto 96 T5 tweaked n ratted

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Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i used to have a K&N 57i filter & it did make a lovley noise but can't recall it making any performance difference, changed to a Pipercross cone & it revs alot easier & was a noticable difference over the K&N

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