OMP Replacement Filters

1. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #1 18th March 2007, 21:34

   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OMP-Sports-Air...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   Anyone used one, doubt notice much difference between panel filters, but think these will be better than the bmc, green, k&n filters?
2. TypeRhys Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R

   #2 18th March 2007, 21:52

   think the difference between panel filters will be hard to tell.
   
   i was going to get that one before i picked up my K&N panel filter. But that OMP one looks very similar to K&N.
   
   good thing is there is a discount on those at the moment.
3. fredjudd Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Salisbury Posts: 1118 Saxo VTR full Janspeed exhuast (4-2

   #3 18th March 2007, 21:56

   I'd just stump up and go for an enclosed, any reason why you dont want to do that mate?
4. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #4 18th March 2007, 22:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by fredjudd I'd just stump up and go for an enclosed, any reason why you dont want to do that mate?

   been reading too much on people saying made no difference from standard etc, i made a thread on it a few days ago to find the answer
5. fredjudd Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Salisbury Posts: 1118 Saxo VTR full Janspeed exhuast (4-2

   #5 18th March 2007, 22:10

   ok reading your list of To Do mods, you prob wouldnt see the gains.
   
   The idea behind the enclosed is to free up the air flow for a more powerful engine I believe.
6. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #6 19th March 2007, 11:42

   I think with just the panel filter it will be hard to notice 1) a difference from the OE panel filter and 2) a difference between the OMP and the other leading branded panel filters ie K&N, Green, BMC and Pipercross.
   
   There is alot to be said fro sticking with the OE airbox setup, totally shielded from engine bay heat and a fairly good supply of cold air.
7. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #7 19th March 2007, 14:53

   Will get one and test it when i have some funds, there is a thread in general chat where a chap has fitted one and said deffinately noticed the difference!
8. TypeRhys Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R

   #8 19th March 2007, 17:26

   enclosed induction kits are good but you need to ensure they have a decent air supply.
   
   some butchering of the slam panel is needed to add more air flow, a few well places holes usually does it.
   
   as in standard form the enclosed kit only has the option of sucking air from the smallest of gaps above the radiator
9. mattyk Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 St Helens Posts: 190 03 Saxo VTR

   #9 19th March 2007, 22:36

   ive been looking at them, already have a 4-2-1 decat exhaust, will I see any gain by adding a panel filter?
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 20th March 2007, 09:01

    buy one and find out, al be getting one soon.... People say will notice a difference as the car seems to rev more freeley!
11. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #11 20th March 2007, 10:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattyk ive been looking at them, already have a 4-2-1 decat exhaust, will I see any gain by adding a panel filter?

    it will be minimal at best. The benifit of full induction kits are they get rid of any restriction on the induction side.
    
    A performance panel filter will flow better than the standard on for sure. Just don't expect 10bhp gains
12. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #12 20th March 2007, 10:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KamRacing it will be minimal at best. The benifit of full induction kits are they get rid of any restriction on the induction side. A performance panel filter will flow better than the standard on for sure. Just don't expect 10bhp gains

    what he said, got to be better than standard, doubt there will be a difference between brands of panel filter, i.e green and omp. I would just go for best build and rep to be honest so thats either a green or bmc or omp for me!
    
    All in good time when al be getting mine.
13. TypeRhys Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R

    #13 20th March 2007, 17:36

    i fitted one on the weekend.
    
    cant tell any noticable difference.
    
    however my K&N does look much less restrictive when compared to the OE filter
14. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #14 21st March 2007, 19:55

    buy my bmc one
15. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #15 21st March 2007, 20:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sim69er buy my bmc one

    shit i forgot about that yeah keep it for me mate!