K-Tec Panel Filter or Standard Renault Filter??

[Linus27]

Hi all, my Ph 2 172 has a standard Renault panel filter. Is it worth upgrading to a K-Tec Racing panel filter or will there be no difference at all and just a waste of money? If there is any difference, is it sound, throttle response, mpg, performance etc?

Thanks

 

[hipwell]

no difference. maybe 1-3bhp but you wont notice it. Will sound the same. But if youve got money then the ktec/piperx one is the best one.

 

[JMR]

I had an ITG panel filter in mine. £50 for a lifetime guarantee, only needs oiling once a year so thats £10 or £15 per year you'll save on having the paper one replaced.

Doesnt make much difference, a little bit more suction noise, breathes a bit better top end when the mph gets into the big numbers
At least you know you have a top quality product in there.

They supply air filters to some of the F1 teams including RenaultF1

 

[scottiebhoy]

Wont really make any difference, if you have some cash try get JMS induction set up! Had and ITG on mine an never noticed the difference really!

 

[keirravn]

you can hear a difference with k&n so i would have thought you would hear it with K-tec too.

the normal filter works, if the car is used heavily a lot it can end up distorting a bit in the middle which will lose you a few horses, get the better one id say

 

[Fred@BTM]

stock

 

[hipwell]

you can hear a difference with k&n so i would have thought you would hear it with K-tec too.

the normal filter works, if the car is used heavily a lot it can end up distorting a bit in the middle which will lose you a few horses, get the better one id say

a knn panel filter make no difference to sound, ive got one and a standard paper. The filter is still housed in the air box with long air feeds on so induction noise is very minimal. Youl only hear a difference with open cone or if you remove the air feeds to the box.

 

[philclio172]

Keep it clean, paper or replacement to maintain air flow. Ive always felt have to oil a filter or clean a non-disposable filter may not be as good as a fresh new paper filter?

I am sure I am wrong though.....

 

[Dave..]

No difference between a renault or aftermarket filter. Only advantage is you can re-oil a foam filter

 

[keirravn]

a knn panel filter make no difference to sound, ive got one and a standard paper. The filter is still housed in the air box with long air feeds on so induction noise is very minimal. Youl only hear a difference with open cone or if you remove the air feeds to the box.

youl know better than me in terms of standard then, i drilled and smoothed the box prior to fitment

 

[p@blo]

I wouldnt bother with the ktec filter personally, the std paper elements work fine. We also saw practically FA difference with the r25v6 box (same as jms kit). Its just noisier.

 

[Linus27]

Thanks everyone. Really helpful info. I think I will just stick with the standard Renault paper filter.