Clio
I was expecting the K&N to let more air through and thus make the mix cooler, car run more smoothly etc.
In reality the opposite seems to be the effect. I noticeably have to put the peddle down a little more to get the same power! :S Has anyone ever heard of this?! There is also now a 'dead spot' when I put my foot down. For about half a second after I put my foot down there is a distinct lack of power. Then its as though the air catches up and it accelerates well. Its like driving a low powered car (well it is an old 1.2 mk1) when the 'turbo' kicks in!
There are some improvements though. When the air catches up (or whatever's going on) the drive is good and smooth, and seems to tick less at the traffic lights. There is definately a very pleasing low purr / growl that wasn't there before. This surprised me at first because I only expected it to sound different if an induction kit is used.
With a little consideration though, there may be much more practical reason for an apparent increase in performance and sound of engine. As it is taking more pedal push to get the same initial performance as with the paper filter, its not surprising that it feels a little faster when it gets there and sounds louder in the meantime.
I'm not a car maintanence expert in any sense, but I do know my car,and I honestly believe that its requiring a good bit more power than before. This is the opposite of what I expected. I now have car which I think will be a little harder on the engine and will require a good bit more petrol than before :S . I now need to decide whether the perceived increase in overall performance and the tasty new sound that comes with it is worth it.
In reality the opposite seems to be the effect. I noticeably have to put the peddle down a little more to get the same power! :S Has anyone ever heard of this?! There is also now a 'dead spot' when I put my foot down. For about half a second after I put my foot down there is a distinct lack of power. Then its as though the air catches up and it accelerates well. Its like driving a low powered car (well it is an old 1.2 mk1) when the 'turbo' kicks in!
There are some improvements though. When the air catches up (or whatever's going on) the drive is good and smooth, and seems to tick less at the traffic lights. There is definately a very pleasing low purr / growl that wasn't there before. This surprised me at first because I only expected it to sound different if an induction kit is used.
With a little consideration though, there may be much more practical reason for an apparent increase in performance and sound of engine. As it is taking more pedal push to get the same initial performance as with the paper filter, its not surprising that it feels a little faster when it gets there and sounds louder in the meantime.
I'm not a car maintanence expert in any sense, but I do know my car,and I honestly believe that its requiring a good bit more power than before. This is the opposite of what I expected. I now have car which I think will be a little harder on the engine and will require a good bit more petrol than before :S . I now need to decide whether the perceived increase in overall performance and the tasty new sound that comes with it is worth it.
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