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1. markus1986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 west midlands Posts: 40 saxo vtr

   #1 24th April 2007, 22:17

   i have a k&n on me car at the min would it be better wif the standard air box. cheers
2. baronvontinkle Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Doncaster Posts: 129 2002 Saxo VTR

   #2 24th April 2007, 22:19

   I dont think you'd be better off in anyway but alot of people do rate the standard airbox with an aftermarket filter in approach
3. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #3 24th April 2007, 22:22

   yeah better off, get a feed to the standard airbox with better panel
4. markus1986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 west midlands Posts: 40 saxo vtr

   #4 24th April 2007, 22:24

   wot ye mean mate put me standard back on wif dif filter
5. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #5 24th April 2007, 22:40

   yeah....
6. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #6 24th April 2007, 22:42

   what he mean is use a green panel filter or something similar and put a feed to the airbox, so put the standard airbox back on, the cold air feed would have to be before the filter
   
   actually what k&n do you have on is it an induction kit or panel one in the standard airbox???
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 24th April 2007, 22:43

   i will try and get a pic of mine tomorrow. its a KN in standard airbox, silencing removed and cold air feed put in place.
8. Global_discovery Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Leicestershire Posts: 435 Audi S3 quattro (1.8T, 241bhp) - '02.

   #8 25th April 2007, 08:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by williamsvts i will try and get a pic of mine tomorrow. its a KN in standard airbox, silencing removed and cold air feed put in place.

   Cool yeh, I could do with seeing that as thats what im about to do.
9. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #9 25th April 2007, 09:03

   Basically a open filter will allow the engine to rev more freely due to the increased surface area compaired to the OE panel filter but all open cones will suffer from heat soak ie drawing on warmer air rather than cold air.
   
   If you still have the OE air box refit it but fit a larger bore tube or hose from the front of the car directly into the airbox rather than use the OE air intake system with the resonator and other narrow pipework.
   
   Also a Panle filter from K&N or Green should help to
10. user_11067 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Ashford kent Posts: 3161 PoP! bAnG! pOp! BaNg!

    #10 25th April 2007, 09:14

    if its just and open k&n filter ditch it mate will lose you performance if anything...
    
    or
    
    Buy A Raceland enclosure and stick the k&n inside that way you get the noise of teh k&n with slightly improved performace, thats the setup on my g/f's vts and it actually works suprisingly well....
11. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #11 25th April 2007, 10:58

    do the raceland enclosures for the vtr fit furios?
12. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #12 25th April 2007, 15:56

    Im pretty sure they do - If you want a 100% rock solid answer check with www.kam-racing.com they sell RaceLand items, they also offer a Saxp discount so have a look and check with them
13. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #13 26th April 2007, 22:24

    I've never looked in the standard air box so don't know what it's like, but would it be possible to fit a green cone filer inside (like the replacement green filter kam racing sells with the raceland enclosed)? I'll probably feel very stupid with the following answer lol Might aswell ask though!
14. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

    #14 26th April 2007, 22:28

    you need a panel filter mate
15. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #15 26th April 2007, 22:32

    Yeah, that's what I'm planning to get, just had the above idea and thought it could work lol!
16. saxosxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 141 Mk1 Saxo vtr

    #16 27th April 2007, 14:17

    yh best bet just gettin a green panel filter