panel filter

1. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #1 25th December 2009, 22:56

   hi got a vtr wreg is a decent panel filter worth buyin to anyone out there whos bought one?does it make any difference.and what bhp is the wreg as mk2s are 98 bhp and this is classed as mk2? but ive had the mk1 vtr engine looks the same ?
2. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #2 25th December 2009, 22:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by vtrmann hi got a vtr wreg is a decent panel filter worth buyin to anyone out there whos bought one?does it make any difference.and what bhp is the wreg as mk2s are 98 bhp and this is classed as mk2? but ive had the mk1 vtr engine looks the same ?

   What colour is your rocker cover? Mine is W reg and its the silver top 90bhp
   
   And a panel filter is good it should rev more freely, get a good cold air feed and you might get a small gain of around 2bhp so or, but really dont expect miracles
3. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #3 25th December 2009, 23:09

   also ive noticed the rocker cover has been taken off in the past at some point some sealant is visible should i be worried.not had it long no service history either. seems to be runnin fine just had new thermostat lot cooler. sounds smooth
4. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #4 25th December 2009, 23:10

   a descent panel filter in standard box with good feed is just as good as more expensive bmc etc
5. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #5 25th December 2009, 23:16

   my rocker covers silver guess its 90bhp then. tried keepin up with a clio sport earlier down a duel carrage way no chance just read they about 180 bhp lol
6. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #6 25th December 2009, 23:18

   Clio Sports are 172 or 182 and 2.0 so i can imagine you didnt really do that well lol
   
   And get the panel filter and a extra air feed off Ebay, type in "Cold Air Feed"
7. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #7 25th December 2009, 23:21

   cheers will do
8. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

   #8 25th December 2009, 23:37

   which panel filter is known to be the best to buy? and are your vtr brakes shit mine are. would spark plugs make a difference in performance
9. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #9 25th December 2009, 23:38

   ive always used k&n and would highly recommend them
10. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #10 25th December 2009, 23:42

    what about the spark plugs is it worth it. gettin service soon
11. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #11 25th December 2009, 23:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtrmann what about the spark plugs is it worth it. gettin service soon

    Just go for NGKs, Bosch 4s, Split Vs etc
    
    Iridium dont do anything, no spark plugs add horsepower, just last longer. So get some of the first 3 that i listed for about £15 for 4
    
    Next would be a good Exhaust system and a 4-2-1 manifold mate
12. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #12 26th December 2009, 00:00

    thanks for the info. k&n panel filter cold air feed decent spark plugs goin in this weekend. exhaust gonna have to wait a while
13. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #13 26th December 2009, 00:02

    shit forgot its crimbo no shops open
14. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #14 26th December 2009, 00:09

    would a vts keep up with a clio sport?
15. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #15 26th December 2009, 00:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtrmann would a vts keep up with a clio sport?

    A VTS with:
    
    panel filter
    4-2-1
    Good exhaust
    PH3 cams
    Remap
    
    And a few other little tweaks then that would be around 150bhp, and would give it a good go in a straight line, and would definetly win on track
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIVvTuRkNY0
    
    Even a standard VTS on track can keep up
16. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #16 26th December 2009, 10:46

    have a look at k&n, green and itg panel filters. As for sparkplugs just get ngk r's £10 or less for 4 cant go wrong
17. hammy105 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 High Wycombe / Portsmouth / Canterbury Posts: 703 Mk1 Vtr & Mk2 Vtr

    #17 26th December 2009, 12:07

    i would personally go for a green panel filter, middle of the price range and i believe they give the best gains with a decent CAF.