Ktec branded Ramair ‘filter’

[Greeny.]

So was in the process of removing a few bits from the car, took off my ktec induction kit and found this in the silicon and tb... I assume a filter should be able to filter dust? I know it’s very dusty atm but the car has literally been used for one trackday in the last month and otherwise has been sat in the garage.

Dan

 

[flebay]

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/p...e-engine-k-n-itg-pipercross-green-bmc.797518/

Think of all that wear, you will loose power over time.

 

[imprezaworks]

Don’t really hear about it much on here. I guess it’s inevitable

 

[Vaughan]

Was the filter ever oiled?

 

[Greeny.]

Was the filter ever oiled?

Yes a few times, although I will clean and re-oil it now as I assume this will be the main cause, I was just abit suprised how much was in there tbh. Will give all the intake parts a good clean as well!

 

[RIC172]

Blimey, I'm going to check my fatty

 

[Vaughan]

K&N reckon the filter performs best when it's dirty -- I guess a layer of dirt helps trap smaller particles.

I have a K&N panel in one 172 and a Ram Air panel in the other 172, both stock boxes. I have no doubt they restrict flow less than the stock paper filter (I have tested and measured) but does that really matter much, and is it with the trade-off for filtration?

 

[Amos91]

How long since it was last cleaned? I do mine every 4k-6k. Inside of the pipe is clean...

 

[imprezaworks]

I was going to test how my car performs with a standard box and uprated filter. Due to the recent heat etc, just curious. Havent got round to it yet.

That and no standard airbox lol

 

[Pricey98]

How long since it was last cleaned? I do mine every 4k-6k. Inside of the pipe is clean...

Out of interest, do you clean the pipe as well as the filter? I've just bought a second hand ktec induction kit and was going to wash and oil the filter as a matter of course, but now I'm wondering if I also need to wash the pipe out too. It's black so probably won't show any dirt either...

 

[Amos91]

Out of interest, do you clean the pipe as well as the filter? I've just bought a second hand ktec induction kit and was going to wash and oil the filter as a matter of course, but now I'm wondering if I also need to wash the pipe out too. It's black so probably won't show any dirt either...

You will clearly see a layer of dust in the pipe even if its black.

 

[Greeny.]

How long since it was last cleaned? I do mine every 4k-6k. Inside of the pipe is clean...

The cars covered 6k in 3 years, I clean and re-oil it once a year, but evidently ive not used enough last time!

Out of interest, do you clean the pipe as well as the filter? I've just bought a second hand ktec induction kit and was going to wash and oil the filter as a matter of course, but now I'm wondering if I also need to wash the pipe out too. It's black so probably won't show any dirt either...

Mine is black lol

 

[Pricey98]

Mine is black lol

That'll teach me for skimming through post lol