K&N filter

DJ · Post by DJ » Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:11 pm

Guys,

I've fitted the drop-in filter today to my 100ps, the pick up is much better, really recommend u guys to try...

Cheers

DJ

Alx16V · Post by **Alx16V** » Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:15 pm

Hi,
could you please say a little more on the performance changes you saw after installing the K&N Filter? Would you recommend it? I feel my car (9N/1.4/100) is really unwilling to rev. up and needs all the help it can get.
I also saw on their website that K&N also do an induction kit for the 9n. Know something about it?
Thanks,
Alx

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Nov 27, 2003 10:12 am

I feel my car (9N/1.4/100) is really unwilling to rev. up and needs all the help it can get.

The drop-in panel gives me better torque.. better response.. but about 10% more fuel consumption,

I don't know the i-Kit, but someone says that it can't improve much on a 1.4L engine.

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 2:09 pm

Are drop in filters REALLY that better?

Not that i'm disagreeing, its just i've heard allot of rumours the performance increase is only physcological and in some cases it can actually DROP!

How would I find out if they do a filter for the 1.2 AWY and AZQ engines yet?

Post by **mole** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 2:45 pm

Thanks for letting us know DJ

Nelson, I think Panel filters are generally considered to be of more benefit than Induction kits due to where the intake is (right on top!) - induction kits tend to draw in hot air and potentially lose power. I think that is what you are thinking of.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:10 pm

on VW engines the drop in filters normally work better than full induction kits because the intakes at the back of the block (and therefore draws in hot air)

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 3:13 pm

Oh rite, might look into that then

DJ · Post by DJ » Sun Nov 30, 2003 4:13 pm

that why some ppl will also install a hand made air duct for the i-kit

Frankly... I think the breathing path (the air box) of 9n 1.4 is too long..

DJ · Post by DJ » Sun Nov 30, 2003 4:44 pm

How would I find out if they do a filter for the 1.2 AWY and AZQ engines yet

Nelson.. is that what u r looking for

2003 VOLKSWAGEN Polo AUTO 1.2L L3 EFI Air Filter Non-US, 55BHP, 12v K&N Parts no. 33-2850
2003 VOLKSWAGEN Polo AUTO 1.2L L3 F/I Air Filter Non-US, 65BHP, 12v K&N PArts. no 33-2850

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 5:41 pm

Thank you!

(Group buy anyone?)

Post by **mole** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 5:44 pm

Yep, see what they can offer!

des_pd_ tdi · Post by **des_pd_ tdi** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 8:45 pm

I'd be interested, I'm hanging onto my car until March/April time when it'll be more economical to change.

Group Buy, definately.

Des

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:16 pm

Just an update:

Ordered a K&N for my 1.2 AWY engine code 9n a few weeks back. Got it and it was the wrong one

Spoke to someone at K&N filters, turns out they'd 'guessed' the 55bhp filter would be the same as a 65bhp engine

So, basically, if you own a 55bhp Polo bad luck. If you own a 65bhp Polo lucky you!

DJ · Post by DJ » Tue Dec 09, 2003 1:52 pm

Too bad, sorry to hear that