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Offline rm2808

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DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« on: 27 July 2007, 15:53 »
Hi guys,

I know this subject has probably been covered about 100 times but does a k&n actually make that big a difference? Ive been considering getting one for a while now nut is it worth it, i also heard it can have the opposite effect than what u want and actually make u lose power!

What do u think/know?

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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #1 on: 27 July 2007, 16:08 »
Make a nice noise, and because the induction kit draws air in from the engine bay, the warm air can have a detrimental effect on performance.

Save yourself the cash, and drill holes in the airbox. It'll have the same effect.


*Sorry, realised you probably meant just a panel filter, not an induction kit.*
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #2 on: 27 July 2007, 16:13 »
Don't drill too many holes, had to change it cause it sounded like the exhaust was blowing. The cone filter's do make a lovely induction noise, but apprently it does reduce torque levels. Definately go for K&N panel filter though, like i did, the standard paper filter's block up too quick.
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #3 on: 27 July 2007, 16:24 »
An induction kit (K&N 57i) gives an extra 3bhp on a 16v.
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #4 on: 27 July 2007, 17:28 »
I was informed by someone in the trade that an induction kit on a siemns 8v can cause maf sensor problems due to them being oiled!!
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #5 on: 27 July 2007, 19:04 »
i agree they feel less torquey thats why i removed mine on some cars ive had, but if you rev them harder they do produce a bit more power and a nice noise, I prefer the panel filter they sound a bit meatier and have incresed air flow, there a good comprimise
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #6 on: 27 July 2007, 19:06 »
Cheers guys think i will just go for the panel filter then when i get a penny or 2!
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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #7 on: 27 July 2007, 23:21 »
Quote from: boneybradley on 27 July 2007, 17:28
I was informed by someone in the trade that an induction kit on a siemns 8v can cause maf sensor problems due to them being oiled!!

Yeah the oil on Jetex style filters buggers the sensors in time. In a test the standard filter performed the best at filtering. Personally the little bhp gain you get from aftermarket filters ain't worth the trouble.

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Re: DOES K&N MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE????
« Reply #8 on: 27 July 2007, 23:25 »
Don,t get a PiperX filter mine just feel apart after a year.
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