Air filter

[red]

Out of interest would you notice much difference in sound/performance just by upgrading the filter or do you require an induction kit to actually notice anything?

 

[Dal]

If you fit a K&N filter into the standard housing, it might be a bit "raspier" but thats about it.

If you fit an induction kit, then it's debatable whether there is any advantage other than noise. Some people think it lowers the bhp rather than increasing it.

 

[red]

I plan to change the filter at some point!

 

[Dal]

K&N would mean not needing to change it again as they can be cleaned / oiled :thumbs:

 

[red]

Is there much difference between the K&N and the Piper?

 

[Dal]

Less that bugger all apparently

:lol:

But then the Ford one is good too

 

[Peter]

I've got a Pipercross panel in mine, because it only cost me £5 more on ebay than a new paper element. I took a Pipercross cone off and went back to an airbox with an FRP style cold air feed taken from behind the front bumper, very little difference really.

 

[cherwass]

Might just be me or the fact the my Poomy is older, but I put a K&N panel filter in mine and I seemed to have a slightly better take off. The old paper filter was in good condition when I removed it. Didn't wait to find out about any benefits of fuel economy this time, but in my previous car (Peugeot 206) I saved a fair bit!