'Performance' air filter question - Saxperience

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 19:11

I was reading the FAQs about air filters and noticed the panel air filter simply replaces the standard, would this increase/not effect efficiency as well as increase performance, or would it also decrease efficiency?

Thanks guys.

Ben_L · 2nd August 2007, 19:18

it would probably decrease efficiency but to be honest it'll be so minimal you wont even notice. especially on a 1.1

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 19:28

minimal effects on efficiency, or power or both?

Ben_L · 2nd August 2007, 19:33

To be honest mate, both lol. I had one on my car. you could probably expect to gain a horse. with regards to the efficiency, as i say, it'll be so minimal you wont even notice.

A performance panel filter is supposed to be the best way to go "performance" wise as the filter is shielded from heat in its box. hope this helps matey

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxmaniac5

it would probably decrease efficiency but to be honest it'll be so minimal you wont even notice. especially on a 1.1

what what what1!!

the panel filter is (in theory) a better replacement to the standard paper filter. better filtration thus better efficiency, thus better engine performance.

(in theory)

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 21:48

hmm interesting..

Do you know how much an average panel filter would be?

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 21:50

I paid £35 dude.

for a Green Cotton Panel Filter.

they dont need replacing anywhere near as often as a paper filter, just a little clean every now and again.

saves money in the long run.

Predator_R32^p · 2nd August 2007, 21:56

go onto kam racing, theres a load of panel filters on there

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:04

Thanks guys

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:06

Just thought.. I suppose this would this be classed as a modification that would increase engine performance in the eyes of insurers.. hmm. Any thoughts on that?

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 22:08

well i was all set to add the modification to the insurance however i was advised it was 'unnecessary'

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:12

Fair enough, I might just contact insurers and see what they say.

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 22:12

good stuff man

at least you're doing it by the book

good effort

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ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:13

Ah, another thing.. there doesn't seem to be one for the 1.1i would the 1.4i fit?

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 22:16

they exist dude

http://www.green-filter.co.uk/index....th=812_892_899

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:18

Ah, I see.. well eBay and kam-racing didn't seem to have any. I'm still new to cars and what not so I don't really know of any shop, thanks for the advice etc

Barry123 · 2nd August 2007, 22:21

I'm sure Kam will order in whatever you need dude

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:24

Cool, well I might look around at shops in town, see what they can do, and I also might wait a while anyway, as I have just had a new air filter put in other week hehe.

Predator_R32^p · 2nd August 2007, 22:25

fuck the insurance

ham1 · 2nd August 2007, 22:38

hehe