Filters - Any difference between brands

[_Tom]

Same as above. im gettin a replacement filter for me airbox but is there any difference between makes? Or are they alkl pretty much made to the same standard?

 

[BenR]

There is a massive difference.

K&N is old 60s technology with poor filtration levels, they reply largely on maive marketing and million mile gaurantee to replace broke ones since the are so cheap to make.

I know alot of buddies in the states that do motorcross and baja racing and they learnt the hardway from using K&Ns....it just doesnt filter out dirt....epsecialy when in poor condition. paper elements do filter the best, but you need massive surface area to get the flow needed.

Typically foam filters are the nxt best thing, and ITG are the only brand i personally use.

 

[_Tom]

Where can i get my hands on a ITG filter from? My cars in desperate need!

 

[BenR]

merling motorsport, or mitsi IIRC

 

[Clart]

Mark 1 16v panel filter £36 + VAT

 

[_Tom]

Cheers Guys! Sounds a fair price. Has anyone got their number or a website?

 

[Clart]

we are suppliers of ITG products

 

[cliosportcraig]

Mitsi can you get me one my old mucker ? I can come to hinkly to get it if needs be !

 

[_Tom]

So mitsi, if i give you a PM on payday you could sort me one out?

 

[Clart]

yeah send us a cheque or paypal and ill sort u out

 

[mike]

How much is P&P mate ??

 

[Yugguy]

Yeah, I got your email, cheers, but how do I order one?

 

[Clart]

basically our company - Power Train, stocks ITG products, so either u get ur ass down to Hinckley, give us the money and pick one up - or u send me a cheque and Ill post them. dunno how much postage would be - fiver probly.

If u tell me what want ill get them to order them

 

[Pete-W]

im looking into gettin one at the moment to. was going to go for green. the ITG replacement element foam or cotton?

am v interested in one to, but would need delivery.

cheers

Pete

 

[BenR]

Cant you do it cheaper mitsi, merlin is only 19 quid + VAT.

 

[Pete-W]

am deff interested at that price. have u got a contact number for merlin BenR?

cheers

Pete

 

[BenR]

01249 782101.

But i would prefer to buy off mitsi if he can meet that price?

 

[Pete-W]

yea agreed, if mitsi can match the price will buy one off him. not in a great rush for one so will see what happens.

 

[Clart]

Cant match that price sorry

 

[steve a]

Hillpower do the ram air pannel filters as well, i am very happy with mine. I would of got the ITG from Merlin but they were out of stock.

 

[Yugguy]

What screwdriver do you need to get the air box lid off? I had a brief look, it looked like one of those weird star ones, any one know what size? Itd be really annoying to have the filter and not be able to fit it.



As far as I am aware most insurers dont mind a PANEL filter, as it doesnt involve any actual modificatiom, unlike an induction kit.

 

[BenR]

its a torx bit and you can buy a set from most any tool/motorfactor/halfords

 

[JAY172]

30 torx