air filter on a 1.9 tdi

[moggytom]

is it worth it ? found a nice checkered k&n style filter and was wondering would I lose mpg or gain any bhp ?, also never fitted anything like this so how would I go about doin it ? do I remove the entire standard airbox and just clip the new one on


thanks tom

 

[cheshire cat]

p'raps not the advice you're looking for but I would just spend your money on a new air and oil filter every 20 thou'

 

[Murray]

Have you got the larger PD160 intake as well? I definitely noticed a difference with a Green Panel filter and the 160 upgrade with the plastic flap on the air intake cut out but I done them at the same time so cant comment on just the filter. You might notice a slight difference but its probably just the placebo effect. As for mpg and bhp again you wont notice much difference at all, maybe 1-2 bhp if your lucky (although some people claim 5-10) dont know if anyone has done a before and after run on this?

Keep the standard airbox just undo the screws on the right hand side slip and lift off the top slightly slide out old and slide in new air filter. Job Done.

After re-reading your comment i was wondering if you meant your looking at a K&N induction kit instead of the panel filter....? If so ignore the above!

 

[Stevo-91]

If your going for a panel filter it is worth doing the PD160 upgrade as said by Murray.

I have had a K&N induction kit on my PD130 FR then changed to the PD160 intake and Jetex panel filter. In comparison I found the PD160 and panel filter to be a lot smoother when accelerating, if anything I felt the car was slower with an induction kit.

I doubt you would notice much difference with the standard intake.

 

[moggytom]

I hav put a new standard filter in, might hav s look for a pd160 intake then, guess seres motors Is were I should look ?

cheers for all the replys

 

[sssstew]

yeah Sere but they aint cheap. look for a second hand one if your lucky.

 

[knight85]

check Briskoda forum for the pd160 intake....dont buy new its too expesnive to justify what it is worth in performance or noise!

Panel filter does make asmall improvement, very easy to fit 3 or 4 bolts hold the top of the airbox, remove old thick white filter and replace with Green/k&N filter

PD160 intake makes minimal difference i found

 

[Murray]

I have put a new standard filter in

Have a search on here there is some useful info and tips on air filters and the like. Also if your after a bit more noise have a look at the thread below.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=307668

 

[moggytom]

thanks everyone will keep a look out for a pd160 intake would a standard filter be fine with this as I have only just replaced it ?

 

[moggytom]

if not were would I find a green cotton filter and how much are they ?

 

[Murray]

if not were would I find a green cotton filter and how much are they ?

Got mine from here, came the next day, its probably not the cheapest but the internet is a wonderful tool for price searching

http://www.green-filter.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=59&products_id=205207

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Panel filter + drilled airbox = more noise + better performance. For actual flow rate of air, you can't beat an open cone filter however.