Author Topic: Panel V's 57i  (Read 1532 times)

Offline rickardo

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Panel V's 57i
« on: 27 April 2004, 20:32 »
Do any of you have feedback on either the K&N panel filter against the 57i kit.  Is the 57i worth the extra dosh or is the panel type adequate.

 

kniterider

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Re:Panel V's 57i
« Reply #1 on: 27 April 2004, 20:59 »
cant compare the panel, but i have a 57i on my 1.8 20v non turbo gti, at the same time as fitted it had its usual 3000 miles mobile 1 oil change, bosch super four plugs, and since then i have noticed a massive increase in mpg, (now if driving at 60mph and limits then now reading 43mpg on maf), as for performance yes id say i can feel a difference, the engine now has a nice revvy sound and dose so easier, it pulls loads better from 4000 rpm upwards than it did do before, below 4000rpm there isnt much difference apart from the sound, i spose pending on what model gti your putting it on it will perform different!!

Gaz 8)

Offline nrgizerbunny

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Re:Panel V's 57i
« Reply #2 on: 27 April 2004, 21:29 »
on my old civic i noticed a definite improvement in MPG when i switched over to Mobil 1 and bosch plugs. However if you wanna keep that mpg i found you have to change the oil frequently.

as for the filter, the 57i will give you more power and better fuel consumption but i'm not sure to the extent they claim.

have a nice day

sanj