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[Herr_]

hey everyone!

which air filter is best to go for to improve performance in any way? what are the drawbacks (if any) of each one?

any information would be appreciated. and anyone who has these installed...how hard are they to put on? :grin:

Thanks
Matt

[CharlieBrown]

I have fitted a K&N filter and it was a bit fiddly but not that hard to do. It was a good job I was at my Uncles as he has loads of tools.

I had to grind part of the flter bolt down to fit it on but i dont think thats normal. :erm:

[Al*]

*SNE*k&n*EZE*!!!

Al

[bluebottle]

both makes of filter are good and have a competition pedigree, so i think the performance gains will be similar , so really its down to personal choice.

[mikesitalianjob]

does anyone know if by putting a k&n filter in the standard airbox on a 1.3 carb 1993 italian job mini it will make anydifference to the performance whilst keeping the noise down.

regards
mike

[nathy_t]

i got a k&n on my 998 and its gives it a little boost, and it makes it sound nice and beefy

[Alburglar]

Matt
I have found some very subtle little differences that would make me pick K&N.

Firstly, Pipercross filters I have come across on certain applications can make a whistleing sound when only intaking low volumes of air. For example, in traffic when your only using the accelerator pedal softly. This I imagine will be annoyingly loud in a mini.

Secondly and most importantly, I have found that K&N's clean up really quick with their own brand solution. So to keep it unclogged I'd recommend K&N because I know it works.
But there really isn't a clear favourite between the two, this is just my opinion.

[bluebottle]

does anyone know if by putting a k&n filter in the standard airbox on a 1.3 carb 1993 italian job mini it will make anydifference to the performance whilst keeping the noise down.

regards
mike

if you go to calvers corner on the minispares site, he gives details of how to modify the standard airbox, and if you do this and fit a k+n replacement element, it flows better than a k+n cone filter, and its not so noisy!

bit like having your cake and eating it!

[mikesitalianjob]

cheers will save that site in favourites.

[Dom]

how much are they? k & n