K&N

[Aussie Whupper]

Just ordered a K&N panel filter for my 172. I know it will sound sweet but will i notice any performance change? Im not putting an exhaust on and its really just to make the engine more efficient , ie more cool air when driving on stinking hot days.

 

[Dan@SJM]

it wont sound any different, it'll just perform a bit better

 

[Aussie Whupper]

it wont sound any different, it'll just perform a bit better

It will sound better to me inside the car with the extra air being sucked in through the airbox

will the extra power be noticable on accellaration?

 

[Dan@SJM]

it wont make any noise difference, as its not the filter that stops noise is the resonation chamber, and all the air feeds, so it will not make any difference.

you will notice a slight performance increase.

 

[Monkey_beast_182]

disconnect your airflow valve, and that'll give you a little more noise. failing that, if you wanted "induction noise" you should have got a cone air filter - K&N 57i or the like.

 

[Timmay]

ive got k & n panel filter in my car - slightly notice the difference but not much

 

[Mostro]

Do you need to make any other adjustments to setup when fitting a K&N filter or is it just a case of lobbing it in and driving off?

 

[Aussie Whupper]

I stand corrected on the noise issue....

Will let you all know of any difference in responsiveness. dont expect much but hey, it all helps to make driving the Whupper more fun.

 

[Monkey_beast_182]

Do you need to make any other adjustments to setup when fitting a K&N filter or is it just a case of lobbing it in and driving off?

Nope, your car should adjust for increased airflow. you can disconnect the battery and leave for 15 mins so the ECU resets, but I didn't bother when I fitted my K&N 57i.