Got a standard panel filter in my 172, will a performance one make any difference?

[John Davies]

Been doing a few mods to my clio 172, been told by a friend worth upgrading to a KandN panel air filter. Been using the search function on here to see if better but all I have learnt is dont go for an induction kit! So worth buying a KandN or similar or dont bother. TBH would like a bit more induction noise! Thanks

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Have a search for the "fattys induction kit" if you're after some noise.

You're not gonna notice any performance increases with any filter tbh

 

[John Davies]

Im not looking for more noise but thought of that as a bonus really. Was interested if the performance panels were better than standard for a bit more power. Had a few people say should look at doing but reading on here not really worth it.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

You certainly won't lose power with a panel filter, and any gain isn't going to be noticable. Only true bonus is you don't need to replace it at each service

 

[Raceface_13]

Im new to clios but not new to cars or mechanics, the general conclusion is that open cone filters suffer heat soak (unless supplyed with cold air) and actually loose bhp and torque.
Panel filters dont usualy (or as bad) as they are incased in the OE filter housing. If there is any baffles or restrictions on the airbox or intake pipe that can be blanked off would help but you probably wont gain much other than abit of noise and possibly a slight increase in throttle response.

 

[dangerous dave]

I run a normal filter, in 15 years I've never thought, wow that after market filter has made the car amazing..

It's a nice sound, mostly placebo and money out your pocket.. You'll get more free power stripping the car out and losing weight, having a big sh1t in the morning.

 

[Raceface_13]

Heres a link to another thread with a simlar question bud.

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/panel-filters-do-they-actually-make-any-difference.312254/

 

[John Davies]

Thanks guys guessing leave alone :smile:

 

[R3k1355]

Chuck the money towards a remap or RSTuner box.
Still small power gains, but a decent improvement in driveability so it will be something you notice.

 

[imprezaworks]

The panel filter on my cup seems to make a nice noise, k&n.

 

[John Davies]

Chuck the money towards a remap or RSTuner box.
Still small power gains, but a decent improvement in driveability so it will be something you notice.

Already done :smile: