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K N filter?
« on: 27 May 2014, 20:08:25 »
Would fitting one of these make any difference to sound, performance or mpg than replacing with standard paper filter?
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #1 on: 27 May 2014, 20:15:08 »
Performance? No

Sound? Yes

 :)
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #2 on: 27 May 2014, 20:18:16 »
I see . Righty ho then.. New filter needed anyway so may go for one of these. :y
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #3 on: 27 May 2014, 20:19:45 »
Depending what you get may lower your perfomance, damage your MAF etc.

Stick with genuine, free flowing and work very well.
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #4 on: 27 May 2014, 20:21:04 »
Oh James James... My bubble is burst now..
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #5 on: 27 May 2014, 20:52:49 »
Yep, not really worth getting a filter that needs to be oiled. If you're not careful the oil will damage the MAF. If you don't oil them every couple of K miles they don't filter effectively. They last a lifetime, but need very regular attention.

A paper filter is by far the best option. The Omegas is so huge it will never significantly impact performance.
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #6 on: 27 May 2014, 20:55:08 »
If the K&N was THAT good... then Vx would have fitted it from new ??? or we would all have changed to one by now ...  and I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole !!!    :)
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #7 on: 27 May 2014, 21:02:25 »
Ok then...paper it is... :)
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #8 on: 27 May 2014, 21:18:15 »
I recently changed mine with one from Eurocarparts.

It says Crosland on the box and looks virtually identical to the original.

Cost about £6 delivered if memory serves. :y
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #9 on: 27 May 2014, 21:26:26 »
Quote from: tunnie on 27 May 2014, 20:15:08
Performance? No

Sound? Yes

 :)
Depends wether its a replacement Panel Filter or the Dome type.  ;)
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #10 on: 27 May 2014, 22:22:24 »
I used a k and n filter on my mig for 4 years and cleaned it every year without having any probs with maf meter or anything else.....as for performance no difference what so ever but did make it sound a bit better.....However  i now use the proper G.M.paper filter because i always had high readings with the gasses come m.o.t.time and found that if i put the paper type back in for some reason ....or other the readings came down so no point in changing from original.....
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #11 on: 27 May 2014, 22:28:27 »
If you want a bit of induction noise/slightly freer airflow, remove the trumpets from inside the airbox...

It's free and doesn't bugger up the MAF sensor :y
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #12 on: 27 May 2014, 22:33:31 »
... and dont drill holes in the airbox  ::)
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #13 on: 27 May 2014, 22:43:05 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 May 2014, 22:28:27
If you want a bit of induction noise/slightly freer airflow, remove the trumpets from inside the airbox...

It's free and doesn't bugger up the MAF sensor :y

What is this exactly? I've never come across it before. Might try this if it doesn't have any negative affects overall, Just adds a little noise.
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Re: K N filter?
« Reply #14 on: 27 May 2014, 22:47:15 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 27 May 2014, 22:43:05
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 May 2014, 22:28:27
If you want a bit of induction noise/slightly freer airflow, remove the trumpets from inside the airbox...

It's free and doesn't bugger up the MAF sensor :y

What is this exactly? I've never come across it before. Might try this if it doesn't have any negative affects overall, Just adds a little noise.

Should just unscrew from inside the airbox , did it on the vectra but had cold air feed .
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