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Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 11:24 pm 
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what are peoples experience with k&n panel filters. are they good/no good. do they need other mods to work efectivly or what. what im gettin at is i just bought one and quite frankly its doesnt feel that much different to that of a standard panel filter.

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Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 11:25 pm 
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forgot to mention ive also got xh snorkel fitted as well

 

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Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 11:52 pm 
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they are not really a performence adding item.

they are a high flow washable filter.

you will only notice a difference if your old filter was a big restriction.
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:19 am 
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tickford_6 wrote:
they are not really a performence adding item.

they are a high flow washable filter.

you will only notice a difference if your old filter was a big restriction.


cool, ah well looks like extractos will be the next mod :lol:

 

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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 1:58 pm 
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Try a search, you'll find plenty. But there just a fancy expensive reusable filter. DOn't expect to notice a difference.
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:13 pm 
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twr7cx wrote:
Try a search, you'll find plenty. But there just a fancy expensive reusable filter. DOn't expect to notice a difference.


yeh i learnt that the hard way :oops: ah well never mind

 

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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 10:46 pm 
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nannas_ed wrote:
twr7cx wrote:
Try a search, you'll find plenty. But there just a fancy expensive reusable filter. DOn't expect to notice a difference.


yeh i learnt that the hard way :oops: ah well never mind


dont be to worried you'll never need to buy an other air filter again and you'll save money
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 11:51 pm 
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nannas_ed wrote:
twr7cx wrote:
Try a search, you'll find plenty. But there just a fancy expensive reusable filter. DOn't expect to notice a difference.


yeh i learnt that the hard way :oops: ah well never mind


I don't regreat my purchase of it at all. But people seem to expect wonder out of a hi flow filter.
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 12:47 am 
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nannas_ed wrote:
twr7cx wrote:
Try a search, you'll find plenty. But there just a fancy expensive reusable filter. DOn't expect to notice a difference.


yeh i learnt that the hard way :oops: ah well never mind


I don't regreat my purchase of it at all. But people seem to expect wonder out of a hi flow filter.


i wasnt expecting a massive increase, but the way i see it for what increase i did get the money could of been better spent on other mods

 

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Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 5:54 pm 
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I just put one in my EL Fairmont with the addition of an EL GT air intake snorkel. Noticed a good increase in throttle response and power. Also got rid of an annoying flat spot my car had under full throttle between 60-80km/hr.

It helps if you have a fresh engine(under 100000km and a large airbox like the EF/EL). The EA-ED airboxes are quite small, therefore smaller K&N filter (smaller surface area and smaller gains).


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Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 6:37 pm 
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Yeah i reckon it was a good buy when i put mine in. I also got way better fuel consumption. Way better response up high to. Also it is re-useable so never have to rerplace I thgought it was a great buy.

 

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Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 11:45 pm 
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i found them to be totally useless,,

my ea drove better with a normal filter.

 

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