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[jbs.998]

Hi all, im new to this mini business but im loving every minute of it, i have just bought myself a Mini Mayfair and would like to spruce the engine up a bit and get a little more out of it.
I would like to invest in a K&N bolt on air filter to replace thge big round plastic one, im guessing i have a standard carb in it.
Can you please advise me on the right one to get, and any help with fitting, ect.

Any help will be much appreciated......:

[Figs122uk]

Welcome!
This is the 1st thing that i did to my mayfair when i got it

Filter: http://minispares.co...ty=pb&pid=35281
I've put this on one, which was very simple. All you need is a small socket set. Like the £10 one from halfords

Its really simple to do. I din't notic any difference in preformance, but you may want a new carb needle? Others will advise you on this.

[jbs.998]

ah thats brilliant, is there any problems in fitting it or is it literally take off and replace?

[Bungle]

if i were you i would save up a bit and get a stage 1 kit rather than buy parts bit by bit

[Figs122uk]

ah thats brilliant, is there any problems in fitting it or is it literally take off and replace?

The only problem ive heard of, is the clearence between the back of the filter, and the bulkhead.

But nope, it tuck (sp?) me 10mins to do, if that. Really was a peice of cake.

1 more thing, the interior sound of the engine later is quite abit louder, and deaper.

Does anyone know what needle should be brought after fitting a K&N cone filter?

Edited by Figs122uk, 13 September 2009 - 01:56 PM.

[jbs.998]

So what does the stage one kit contain and how much is that?
I already have a stainles system on the car apart from the manifold which was on the car already when I bought it.
Is there a way of de cluttering the engine bay in a way?

[Pauly]

Is the manifold an aftermarket tubular one or the original cast? If its an aftermarket then your half way there, when changing the airfilter and exhuast you will need a new carb needle, then its best to get the car tuned.

Look on sites like minispares, minisport etc. You will see what their stage 1's include. But its normally airfilter, exhaust system & manifold, inlet manifold and new needle.

Paul.

[jbs.998]

Thanks Paul, I will look into it!
Thanks everyone else for your help!

[jbs.998]

Any idea what needle I need for this?
I have looked on minisport website but there are lots to choose from!

[Figs122uk]

Needle for what?

Justa K&N filter

or for whole a stage 1 kit ?

[jbs.998]

Ia thought it was said I may need a new carb needle?
Is this right?

[Figs122uk]

Ia thought it was said I may need a new carb needle?
Is this right?

Im in the same boat... Im waiting for someone to tell me.... Us even, if a new carb needle would help with just a K&N filter fitted?

[jbs.998]

Maybe il just get one and play it by ear!
Is urs running fine without putting a new needle in?

[liirge]

For What? the stage 1 kit or just the Airfilter change?

[Figs122uk]

For What? the stage 1 kit or just the Airfilter change?

Just air filter for now... If so, which one?

Edited by Figs122uk, 13 September 2009 - 08:54 PM.