Standard Air Filter Housing

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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45346
Does anyone have a standard air filter box to replace the KN one I currently have?
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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45349
I just gave one away recently. :yesnod:

Make sure you fit the later MK2F/TF airbox, :broon: the original F box is pants.

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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45362
I have an original F one taken of mine when I fitted the K&N Cone..... thanks David... the pants one :lol:

You are welcome to it if you want
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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45365
Woops... :bust:

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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45401
What makes the pants housing pants?
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Replied by Tourbillon on topic Re: Standard Air Filter Housing

Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45406
Quick answer is very convoluted tubing and inefficient airflow. I also have a MK1 airbox but the tubing is missing - its pants but you are welcome to it.

Why do you want to dump the k&N? its the best mod i ever fitted.

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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45423
The filter is cased in a plastic tub covered by some heat resistant material. It has two tubes feeding air into it. I have no idea why unless it's to force more air into it. If that's the case, is the KN good enough on its own?
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Replied by Laz1957 on topic Re: Standard Air Filter Housing

Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45426
One thing for sure, the K&N is substantially better than the original Mk1 air filter - so don't revert back to OEM, as that would definately be a huge mistake.

Post some pics of the install and someone can then tell yo if it's all put together correctly, if you are concerned ;)
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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45429
I'll take it out of the covering and give it a clean tomorrow
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Re: Standard Air Filter Housing

Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45436
That's an enclosure to feed cold air through the filter. :yesnod: The two pipes should go to the nearside air intake.

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Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45463
That's correct David. So is there any point having the KN? If you have to cover it up to force air into it, might as well go back to standard, or am I missing something?
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Re: Standard Air Filter Housing

Posted 12 years 7 months ago #45469
You're missing something. ;)

The K and N flows more air than the standard setup.
The disadvantage is that it pulls hot air from the engine bay, because it's open. Hot air is not as good as cold air.
The solution is to direct cold air directly to the K and N via an enclosure and feed pipes from the outside.

So now you get more, colder air into the engine which is a double bonus.


Firms like Pipercross etc produce a complete kit that is an 'Enclosed cold air feed induction system' like the Viper. Basically the K and N 'in a box' replicates these systems but is cheaper.

Hope that makes sense.:shrug:

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