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dan_the_man
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performance air filters ?
« on: Apr 14th, 2007, 7:58pm » |
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are the K and N filters any good ? are they worth the 45 bux !  Does anyone know a good-cheap place to purchase one . (24v) thank's for reading my post. 
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #1 on: Apr 14th, 2007, 8:18pm » |
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hi there
is that a panel filter or cone/induction filter?
i've got a cone/induction filter on my 2.3. makes a nice noise.
you'll save on not having to replace it anymore.
made it from a cone from jetex
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« Reply #2 on: Apr 15th, 2007, 8:00am » |
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i have a K and N on mine,OK £38.00 was a bit pricey,but like Andrew says it never needs replacing,so that saves £13.00 a year....
have a noticed a difference 
but yes,it does sound a little better
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #3 on: Apr 15th, 2007, 10:29am » |
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From what I've heard they don't give much power wise, about 2% if you're lucky . To get more you'd have to rework the inlet system, bored out throttle body, freeflow inlet manifold etc.
Far more power to be had from a freeflow de-catted exhaust
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #4 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 1:55pm » |
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chers Guys. I am thinking of making myself a Cat bypass pipe ! ' well two ' I believe it is a pannel filter scorp man, will it make any differance if its a cone one !
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #5 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 3:34pm » |
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hi there
in theory, a cone would be better as you could direct more cold air at it. in reality though, they're really better for turbo cars. if you use a cone, you need one of these wee ones as well for the breather pipe.
the panel filter wouldn't give the noise facter, i don't think.
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« Reply #6 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 4:15pm » |
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can't comment on the panel filter for the Scorpio regarding noise,but on mine,yes it has made a difference to the noise,nothing too drastic but yes you can tell the difference...
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #7 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 4:17pm » |
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hi craig
have i read you correctly, there is more induction roar with the panel filter?
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« Reply #8 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 5:32pm » |
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Andrew
yep for sure,i have the panel filter on mine (bought it for £39.99),and yes there is a definate change in engine roar on mine....
like i have said though,cant comment on the 4/6 cylinder
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #9 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 5:44pm » |
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thanks for clearing that up craig. 
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« Reply #10 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 8:52pm » |
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so we know what type to use, BUT WHAT SIZE DO WE USE ? and is it the same as any other ford model ?
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #12 on: Apr 16th, 2007, 11:29pm » |
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so , would one assume the ones on the site you mentioned hth are of equal or better standard to the K'n' N ones ? thanks you guys for the input 
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #13 on: Apr 17th, 2007, 8:18am » |
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hi there
i can only talk about the ones i have, which are of a high quality.
if you do change for panel filter, make sure you renew the breather sponge at the back of the housing. you can make one out of a kitchen scubber pad.
hth
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #14 on: Apr 17th, 2007, 8:41am » |
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cheers heath, I would not change mine from a cone to pannel filter . From the site you put up , it looks to me like my filter would be a pannel one as standard ! I would also hope the seller would supply a breather sponge should One require one , or is this me expecting to much from suppliers ? I need to get my filter out 'n' view it and potentially return to this thread ! top man hth. I should immagine the breather sponge sinario will become considerably clearer once one has had an eyefull of the parts in quesion !
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #15 on: Apr 18th, 2007, 12:09am » |
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hth, your my HERO . the breather sponge looked like it had never been changed ! now I have a scouring filter in it's place. my air filter looks new so I will give it a month and try get a great deal on a K'n'N ! top Banana ps I pulled off the green bit of the pad hope this was correct .
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #16 on: Apr 18th, 2007, 8:13am » |
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hi dan
we normally use the green plastic bit! the one i was talking about is about 6cmx3cm and about 1cm thick. doesn't really matter, though as it's just there to catch oil vapour.
just keep an eye on it. if it really oilly quickly, then change it for the more plasticy one as it will 'breath' better, i think.
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #17 on: Apr 18th, 2007, 11:23am » |
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will do , cheers .
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #18 on: Apr 22nd, 2007, 4:34pm » |
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hi there
fast ford magazine has done some tests on filters this month.
performance panel filters give about 3bhp.
cone/induction filters give about 10bhp.
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Re: performance air filters ?
« Reply #19 on: Apr 23rd, 2007, 1:12pm » |
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they will also make it run slightly leaner.......unless the electric fuelling will self adjust?
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