KTR v's K&N panel filter

[choong-moo]

Swaped over a fairly low mileage KTR filter for a new K&N last night. What a difference! Was gonna sell the KTR but if anyone wants it, it's in my grey wheelie bin with the rest of the rubbish now

 

[klm182]

Swaped over a fairly low mileage KTR filter for a new K&N last night. What a difference! Was gonna sell the KTR but if anyone wants it, it's in my grey wheelie bin with the rest of the rubbish now :wink:

i was thinking of getting a ITG panel filter.. i didnt think a filter would make much difference ,as long as it was new..what would you say is the difference? on k tec racing web site the KTR filter have good reviews..

 

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just filled the ktec to my 172 and its fine m8 ,tiny bit more noise not like a induction kit though,the itg is around 20 quid more get the ktec

 

[choong-moo]

i was thinking of getting a ITG panel filter.. i didnt think a filter would make much difference ,as long as it was new..what would you say is the difference? on k tec racing web site the KTR filter have good reviews..

It's just a smoother curve going up the revs. the KTR seemed to be holding back slightly and the change has undoubtedly cured that. K&N have been specialists in induction since they began so thought I'd give it a go. Definitely a better filter for me anyway.

 

[klm182]

It's just a smoother curve going up the revs. the KTR seemed to be holding back slightly and the change has undoubtedly cured that. K&N have been specialists in induction since they began so thought I'd give it a go. Definitely a better filter for me anyway.

when i do my service i might try a k&N .. thanks

 

[Mar172]

Better off with the ph1 air box and ktr fillter

 

[PP200t]

Better off with the ph1 air box and ktr fillter

True! The noise is addictive!!!

 

[rs1903]

I recently put a Pipercross panel filter in my 200. Now got a terrible flat spot, so its going in the bin along side your KTR filter. Back to standard for me I think.

 

[Chrisgti6]

Have any of you tried cleaning the filters before binning them? It's entirely possible that they just have too much oil on them which is restricting the flow a little.

 

[Dannyeff]

Have any of you tried cleaning the filters before binning them? It's entirely possible that they just have too much oil on them which is restricting the flow a little.

i clean mines every now and again was tempted to put it back to standard thought

 

[choong-moo]

Have any of you tried cleaning the filters before binning them? It's entirely possible that they just have too much oil on them which is restricting the flow a little.

To be fair Chris is shouldn't have inferred the KTR was rubbish. I should've tried cleaning and re-oiling it but that's too much messy hassle IMO.
Apologies KTR.

 

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thats what it needed i bet,the ktr on mine is fine i think even kand n need doing from time to time

 

[choong-moo]

thats what it needed i bet,the ktr on mine is fine i think even kand n need doing from time to time

They do but it's quoted as 50,000miles! Yeah right K&N

 

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yeah i wouldnt trust that,used to have them on my 205 gtis they would lose colour pretty quickly

 

[choong-moo]

yeah i wouldnt trust that,used to have them on my 205 gtis

Chist you must be as old as my gran

 

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cheeky git,hey they were and are the best hot hatch the 1.9 gti was my fave cars ever yes they rattled and were made of tin foil,but man did they go like stink -_-

 

[choong-moo]

Pulling your chain man. I had a couple myself and 100% agree and I've owned over 50 cars. There's one for sale near me at a very low price, but I don't have time this year to restore it

I'm 45 btw but don't tell anyone

 

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i just ordered you a 205 zimmerframe m8 lol,its got a 1.9 electric motor and oap badging on the rear,on a serious note ive always wanted an escort cosworth but the price now is scary