[-kev-]

Hi guys,
just looking on ebay at panel filters for the FN2, found the HKS, k&n and pipercross offerings to be similarly priced, is there going to be any real difference in performance (sound?) at all? will probably go with the HKS one...


kev

 

[misterk]

I've got the do-luck one from sumopower on my type r, doesn't feel faster but makes a much nicer noise on v-tec. Check them out I do believe if you message Sumocazza on here you get a better price as your a member

 

[-kev-]

will do, ta muchly

 

[Foulsmell]

No noticeable difference with any of them. If you buy the K&N you need never buy another as it is washable.

 

[-kev-]

is that not the case with the others then?..

 

[Foulsmell]

I don't think they are.

 

[Foulsmell]

I'm selling mine if you are interested. £25 +p&p. Not posted it yet on sale thread.

 

[FWH]

Please, no trading here.

Please post a For Sale or Wanted thread in accordance with the rules.

Thank you.

 

[-kev-]

thanks for the offer, but will be payday before i get one. paid enough out this month on the car lol

 

[strachan]

I've just recently got my hks one, no real change in sound or that but its got to be better than the oem one.

 

[aidu88]

if you don't mind, how much was the do-luck filter ??

 

[stoney]

Foam filters drop MAP pressure. Fact.

Honda OEM is excellant and cheap. KnN is about 1 or 2 percent better pressure wise at high rpm but more expensive although as said above washable.....just be careful not to over oil it

 

[davidc100]

Foam filters drop MAP pressure. Fact.

Honda OEM is excellant and cheap. KnN is about 1 or 2 percent better pressure wise at high rpm but more expensive although as said above washable.....just be careful not to over oil it

...i was just about to purchase a HKS "foam" type panel filter...seems to improve throttle response a bit and a bit more air can't hurt...had them one my old cars and worked well for not much outlay...you say they drop MAP pressure...how badly? ..and would i notice?...would it be a problem in the long run....? i know its only a panel filter but don't want to cause any unwanted issues etc...

thanks

 

[stoney]

I had a foam type filter and tbh I think " gains" are a placebo, it certainly was a little crisper on part throttle and sounded " different".


To put it in laymans if you drop 5% MAP pressure you lose 5% BHP. So it's in your best interests to keep the MAP pressure up as it is BHP basically

Using Flashpro datalogs and my own car I found the stock Honda filter and the KnN to perform the best.

However it's your car and your own choice , just don't expect miracles from a filter, its small percentage but when chasing gains it all counts

 

[davidc100]

I had a foam type filter and tbh I think " gains" are a placebo, it certainly was a little crisper on part throttle and sounded " different".


To put it in laymans if you drop 5% MAP pressure you lose 5% BHP. So it's in your best interests to keep the MAP pressure up as it is BHP basically

Using Flashpro datalogs and my own car I found the stock Honda filter and the KnN to perform the best.

However it's your car and your own choice , just don't expect miracles from a filter, its small percentage but when chasing gains it all counts

thanks for the info...did u actually test a hks panel filter out of interest?

i have always found hks stuff to be good and give good gains, even a panel filter.

i might just stick with a honda filter until i can afford something else

 

[stoney]

yes, a do luck, a KnN and a brand spanking new Honda Oem, Same road in both directions, same day, and fuel.

Better gains can be had by smoothing the inside of the airbox and opening up the blocked off section, look for RossKs posts, he did a good write up on my suggestion he done this, On the EP3s this was called the " hondata airbox mod".

 

[Ben Johnson]

K&N every day for me.

 

[androo]

My Fn2 is the quietest car I've ever had. I'm not planning on tuning it anytime soon so thought about getting a K&N drop in filter just to increase noise.

Can anyone confirm that the K&N will increase induction noise? Both lower and higher rpms?

 

[RobertUtley]

My Fn2 is the quietest car I've ever had. I'm not planning on tuning it anytime soon so thought about getting a K&N drop in filter just to increase noise.

Can anyone confirm that the K&N will increase induction noise? Both lower and higher rpms?

If you want noise i would go for the hks rsk ive heard one and the noise i can only compare to that of the noise cheryl cole would make in bed!!! The K&N may free up flow adding a pony or too but the noise isnt going to increase much if at all i have a k&N panel in my 1.8 and didnt hear a change tbh felt more free but the rsk on the fn2 is something else!

 

[nipsir]

Put the K&N Apollo in my ctr today and I love it sounds great and I have no more mods done its a must do.