panel filter or k and n 57i

[tim_foster23]

hi am i wantin to get a air filter but not sure which to get i have a 1.2 16v and not sure which will be best

 

[The Hoff]

Panel filter is almost always better than any sort of induction kit, the only exception to this is when you have your ecu remapped to compensate for the increased airflow into the mixture - otherwise you can run lean and hit flatspots and loss in power.

Having said that, i also wouldn't spend £30 on a panel filter for a 1.2 engine, really not worth shelling out for if you attempting to increase power (imo). But if your determined then let it be a panel filter.

 

[theduck]

if your after induction type sound then get the 57i, otherwise dont bother

 

[tim_foster23]

hey, me again would it make a different if i got a 57i and did a cold air feed ?

 

[Maxx]

May do but you have to think of the engine heat aswell. I got a k&n panel filter and made my own cold air feed pipe for my 1.2 8v and it does make a suprising amount of difference

 

[John2Modified]

BMC > Panel Filter > 57i

depends on your budget

 

[tim_foster23]

ive thort bout it some more and finkin a cold air feed or 2 and a heat shield it would make an increase.
any1 tried it?