Author Topic: which panel filter?  (Read 1414 times)

Offline stupow

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which panel filter?
« on: 11 October 2010, 17:48 »
thinking about getting a new panel filter. not sure what to go for and is it really worth it, will i notice a difference. hope someone can help

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2010, 18:01 »
Made a nice difference in noise for mine, along with more responsive throttle. I've got a pipercross panel.

Offline stupow

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2010, 18:20 »
would it make much difference to an 8 valve?

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2010, 18:39 »
Well my old 8v engine ran 138hp and it had that, rally spec camshaft and a s/s cat back.

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #4 on: 11 October 2010, 19:07 »
ok cheers for that, think thats my weekend job sorted then

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #5 on: 12 October 2010, 00:23 »
K&N panel
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Offline Wayne

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #6 on: 12 October 2010, 08:57 »

Offline christomk3gti

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #7 on: 12 October 2010, 09:58 »
Their pretty much the same really.

I went for the PiperCross.

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #8 on: 12 October 2010, 11:22 »
K&N

Offline Paul86S2

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Re: which panel filter?
« Reply #9 on: 12 October 2010, 16:52 »
Their pretty much the same really.

I went for the PiperCross.


Aren't the pipercross one made with foam and prome to perishing of the foam?

Paul