Green Cotton Air Filters

1. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #1 31st August 2011, 09:15

   So, Green Cotton Air Filters... Do they make any difference at all?
   
   as in throttle response, noise, MPG etc...?
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 31st August 2011, 09:18

   I had a std airbox with 2 cold air feeds to it, changed for a green cotton in a enclosed induction..
   
   And it's alot louder, sounds like a quietened throttle bodies noise lol.
   
   Can't tell a diff in MPG, doe's seem to pick up better, but i stripped it when i added the induction..
   
   get one
3. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #3 31st August 2011, 09:20

   I wouldn't get one just for the noise tbh; but thanks for the input, always appreciated
4. Jungle Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Sheffield Posts: 1206 106 Rallye Turbo

   #4 31st August 2011, 09:41

   the difference in performance between different brands of air filter is very minimal unless you've got a very highly tuned engine that needs all the air it can get
5. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #5 31st August 2011, 10:10

   I don't expect any major added performance, only asking like I said about differences in mpg, noise and throttle response.
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 31st August 2011, 10:33

   what air filter? panel or induction kit?
   Green have a larger surface area when compared to their equivalent K&N etc so will flow slightly better.
7. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #7 31st August 2011, 10:40

   yes, just a panel. Sorry should have specified..
8. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #8 31st August 2011, 10:57

   The main benefit of this type of filter is they do not decrease in flow when dirty. A brand new paper filter will be almost as good though will still be inferior performance wise. As soon as its used the difference in performance will simply increase by the day as the paper filter clogs up with dirt. Performance air filters catch dirt using oil suspended in the airflow rather than small holes.

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9. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #9 31st August 2011, 13:09

   thanks, didn't know that. Reliability over time sounds definitely like a plus to me