K&N filters?

Dawn · 13th May 2018, 18:05

I'm just curious about the ordinary style K&N filters that just replace the airbox ones. Does anyone use them? Do they make any difference, or is it just because its a replace once, not multiple times thing?

vacuman · 13th May 2018, 18:10

My V6 has one. IMO the only difference it makes is it means I don't pay for a new filter every service. I didn't buy it, it came with the car.

Anyone who thinks that their OEM or service part filter is stealing BHP, take it out and go for a blast. If you can tell the difference between with and without then put in a K&N. If not, save your pennies and put the old one back.

Lordy · 13th May 2018, 18:20

Only problem is your not going too feel the difference as the power produced is such a small increase or decease you won't feel it on the road, but they do sound good that's why I bought for my V6 motor just for the induction noise.

Dawn · 13th May 2018, 18:22

I don't mean those big horn looking thing, induction kits, though, I mean the ones that look standard, but are red? Surely they don't sound different?

mininuts · 13th May 2018, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn

I don't mean those big horn looking thing, induction kits, though, I mean the ones that look standard, but are red? Surely they don't sound different?

Had one on my diesel for six years now Dawn and I can honestly say it's made no difference at all. It's a direct replacement for the original so no silly noises

The only positive thing, like said, is that I've not had to buy an air filter for six years so, it's probably just paid for itself

The cleaning kits can be had for around £10 off eBay etc.

I think, when combined with multiple tuning modifications, you'd get the full benefit from them, otherwise, stick with a standard filter

You do a couple of nice stickers with them though

suzublu · 13th May 2018, 19:50

I've got a panel filter with the oil & cleaning stuff, never used it

Still in the box

Prefer my cone

Sheraton · 14th May 2018, 00:15

I can hear my car breathe more with the K&n panel filter - this suggests to me there is less restriction

can only be a Good thing

and i'm sure at least on the 1.8's there is no real chance of oil from the filter contaminating any sensors

Paul.

MGjim · 14th May 2018, 07:07

I have a K&N panel filter in my ZT-T, (1.8 turbo), replaced it at the same time as the Shannon tube which had completely disintegrated, can hear more induction noise but can't say whether it improves fuel economy, I tend to drive a little harder to hear the "slurp"

Having said that I got 38.7 mpg shown on the message center, on the trip to and from the National meeting.

Lord of Hog · 14th May 2018, 07:32

I've got a K&N on my 2.5. I did a bit of fiddling around with the various intakes when I fitted it and the car does sound and feel a bit happier. Can't say if it's down to the filter alone, but at least I don't have to worry about changing it.

Terryf · 14th May 2018, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of Hog

I've got a K&N on my 2.5. I did a bit of fiddling around with the various intakes when I fitted it and the car does sound and feel a bit happier. Can't say if it's down to the filter alone, but at least I don't have to worry about changing it.

But how often do you need to clean it?

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Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	K&N filters? I'm just curious about the ordinary style K&N filters that just replace the airbox ones. Does anyone use them? Do they make any difference, or is it just because its a replace once, not multiple times thing?

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vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	My V6 has one. IMO the only difference it makes is it means I don't pay for a new filter every service. I didn't buy it, it came with the car. Anyone who thinks that their OEM or service part filter is stealing BHP, take it out and go for a blast. If you can tell the difference between with and without then put in a K&N. If not, save your pennies and put the old one back. __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

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13th May 2018, 18:22	#4
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I don't mean those big horn looking thing, induction kits, though, I mean the ones that look standard, but are red? Surely they don't sound different?

13th May 2018, 19:50	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,905 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I've got a panel filter with the oil & cleaning stuff, never used it Still in the box Prefer my cone

14th May 2018, 00:15	#7
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	I can hear my car breathe more with the K&n panel filter - this suggests to me there is less restriction can only be a Good thing and i'm sure at least on the 1.8's there is no real chance of oil from the filter contaminating any sensors Paul.

14th May 2018, 07:07	#8
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	I have a K&N panel filter in my ZT-T, (1.8 turbo), replaced it at the same time as the Shannon tube which had completely disintegrated, can hear more induction noise but can't say whether it improves fuel economy, I tend to drive a little harder to hear the "slurp" Having said that I got 38.7 mpg shown on the message center, on the trip to and from the National meeting.