panel filter

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 kent Posts: 330 peugeot 106 quicksilver
    #1
    ive been told its better to get a uprated panel filter instead of an induction kit for my vts apparently an induction kits jus a heat soak as its close to the manifold unless you re locate it is this true??
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto
    #2
    Pretty much spot on, open filters just suck in hot air. Best options are panel filter in standard air box, or enclosed filters such as BMC CDA.
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 kent Posts: 330 peugeot 106 quicksilver
    #3
    oh damn lol ive jus bought a k and n open filter cause it was cheap it has got quite a long pipe wot brings it down the the front slam panel though....
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto
    #4
    It'll make a decent noise, but it won't help the performance. If anything the car will just drink more fuel lol.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 telford, shropshire Posts: 242
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vts_lozza View Post
    oh damn lol ive jus bought a k and n open filter cause it was cheap it has got quite a long pipe wot brings it down the the front slam panel though....
    i might have mis understood what i've read but if its being fed cool air from the front panel it should be ok.

    as i understood it the problem only arises if you leave it open and it pulls in hot air from the engine bay ?
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #6
    My only beef with the standard intake system is the length on the pipework and the ribbed bends. If they weren't there and the system length was shorter it would probably be the perfect intake.
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by markpitchford View Post
    i might have mis understood what i've read but if its being fed cool air from the front panel it should be ok.

    as i understood it the problem only arises if you leave it open and it pulls in hot air from the engine bay ?
    Down near the front would be the best place to mount it, however an open filter will get hot wherever it is mounted, hence the need for an enclosed filter
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 telford, shropshire Posts: 242
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by samburton53 View Post
    however an open filter will get hot wherever it is mounted, hence the need for an enclosed filter
    ah ok cheers
  9. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 kent Posts: 330 peugeot 106 quicksilver
    #9
    oh ok guys thanks for the advice, might try get a bmc and sell my k and n not sure though.. might try k and n first then make my decision
  10. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vts_lozza View Post
    oh damn lol ive jus bought a k and n open filter cause it was cheap it has got quite a long pipe wot brings it down the the front slam panel though....
    Dont worry about it.
    Rather a lot of air flows through an engine bay when a car is moving
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Norwich Posts: 247 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2001 Fiat Punto
    #11
    If your budget doesn't stretch to the cost of a BMC CDA, a good alternative would be the Raceland kit (or similar).

    It looks like this:

    http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/e...Photo-0063.jpg

    The filter is enclosed in the large intake, nice large amount of cool air gets forced in, and the filter keeps cool.
  12. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #12
    Best panel filters are from Green and BMC. They are hand made so theres no seepage of the plastic surround into the cotton so there is maximum possible filtration area
  13. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 kent Posts: 330 peugeot 106 quicksilver
    #13
    thanks for the advice..