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Post by coopdog on Jan 9, 2010 23:44:00 GMT 1
it says you lose bhp if you have a small bore engine, mine is isnt it?
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 9, 2010 23:56:32 GMT 1
dw if im in a crash i'll swap them back over haha Bit risky, but you're taking a chance as they'll definitely use a K&N filter as an excuse not to pay out in the event of a claim. More so if it's your fault or your not claiming off another motorist. |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 9, 2010 23:59:40 GMT 1
it says you lose bhp if you have a small bore engine, mine is isnt it? Well 998cc isn't big bore and it'd be worth checking. I've got one fitted to my Mini, but I've got a 1275cc engine. To be honest many claim it's better to fit the K&N element type filter inside the standard air filter box and drill holes around the underneath of the filter box. There's a guide somewhere on-line showing where to drill the holes. You also get a fair bit more induction noise at full revs with a K&N cone filter, so motorway driving can get tiring. But I still prefer my cone filter and I'd never refit my standard filter box. |
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Post by coopdog on Jan 10, 2010 0:13:21 GMT 1
yeah i think they do look alot better
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Post by coedy on Jan 10, 2010 0:54:17 GMT 1
dw if im in a crash i'll swap them back over haha Well dodgy....... If your in some sort of tidy sized accident and the car isn't drive-able after the bump it will get taken to a holding depot where you wont be able to swap anything over... They wont think twice about voiding the insurance...  I used to have a K+N Cone filter, loved the noise... ;D |
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Post by coopdog on Jan 10, 2010 21:28:26 GMT 1
fair enough
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Post by coopdog on Jan 10, 2010 23:25:31 GMT 1
so what filter would you guys recommend?
i also have some small rust bubbles on the front of my bonnet what should i do?
will try and get some pics of the bits of rust
and also do you get the drippers inside the car on the roof?
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Post by Phil J on Jan 10, 2010 23:31:04 GMT 1
Forget the cone filter and do as taffy said, genuine k&n filter in standard air box with extra holes drilled, better than any cone filter.
Drips inside the car? I went in mine for the first time in ages yesterday and I had 3 inch iceicles in there ;D
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Post by coopdog on Jan 10, 2010 23:34:46 GMT 1
yeah on the celing in mine theres looooads haha need the summer now to dry the car out  ah yeah sounds good, so i just get the air filter same as the one in it now? does anyone know where that guide is? |
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Post by coedy on Jan 10, 2010 23:54:13 GMT 1
I can't find the guide again. but I did it on mine.
you need 6 1" holes along the leading edge of the bottom of the airbox. (this is the quiet option)
Or
You can have 6 1" holes along the leading edge side of the airbox, and this is the loud version! ;D lol.
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Post by coedy on Jan 10, 2010 23:54:55 GMT 1
Actually they it may be 6 3/4" holes.... im not sure... =/
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Post by Phil J on Jan 10, 2010 23:59:57 GMT 1
I've just been searching for the guide too but no luck. But option ONE of coedy's post sounds the same as I remember |
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Post by coedy on Jan 11, 2010 0:12:55 GMT 1
Im sure there's pics of mine in the build diary somewhere? but mine isn't the best reference, couldn't be arsed to get the drill so made do with the dremel instead.... lol so think i only have 5 very big holes... lol
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 11, 2010 18:24:16 GMT 1
Ha ha, found the image (via a link on The Mini Forum): -  Keith Calver of Mini Magazine used to show it on his website. But the related article doesn't seem to be there any more.  I'm still keeping my K&N cone filter though because it looks and sounds great. ;D |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 11, 2010 18:42:09 GMT 1
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Post by boycie101 on Jan 11, 2010 18:54:49 GMT 1
have to say more than happy with our cone filter on medusa + had very good peformance on rolling road shoot out  ;D |
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Post by taffy1967 on Jan 11, 2010 18:57:04 GMT 1
have to say more than happy with our cone filter on medusa + had very good peformance on rolling road shoot out ;D Yes me too, even if I only managed 1.5bhp more than Phil's Mainstream Cooper (Floyd) and that was bog standard. ;D |
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Post by coopdog on Jan 11, 2010 21:44:36 GMT 1
so you guys are saing cone filter is the wa to go |
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Post by coedy on Jan 11, 2010 22:00:16 GMT 1
I loved the Noise from my cone filter, so it was definitely the most entertaining....
But I like the looks of my air box because I want to make the engine bay look retro...
Much of a muchness really! just go for what you think looks better!
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Post by coopdog on Jan 11, 2010 22:38:11 GMT 1
ok,
so i would probably get the cone filter for now so what size do i need?
1/14 or what?
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