Air Filter

[utterclarity]

Just thinking about basic servicing myself (oil, filters, plugs etc.) and realised a previous owner has ditched the airbox in favour of a cone filter. I've heard mixed reports about these and wonder if it's worth reinstating the airbox or just stick with the cone. Any thoughts anyone?    s:? :? s:?

[Wabbitkilla]

Show us a picture please.

[utterclarity]

Ok, here are a couple of pictures - not very clear I'm afraid. Just noticed the filter is a K&N (embossed on end)



Thanks

[Wabbitkilla]

From its location it will be drawing in warm air from the engine bay.
Reinstating the standard airbox will take a few bits and pieces, you will notice it quietens the intake and cools the air a bit better.
The standard airbox and filter have been proven to be pretty efficient so no loss in power probably.

[utterclarity]

Thanks for the advice - it looks like I'm off to fleabay

[shnazzle]

Thanks for the advice - it looks like I'm off to fleabay

Could also post in Wanted section. Worth a shot

[Grubber]

Or you could reposition the k&n behind the battery, their is a how to on here if you do a search.. Probably the cheaper option for you as you have the k&n.

[mrzwei]

You can buy a cleaning kit for those K&N filters. Personally, I'd just clean it and stick it back on.
For normal use you will not notice any power difference from the stock unit ( I ran a cone filter replacement and just kept it clean). You will notice a difference in induction sound.
Up to you at the end of the day.

[mr mr2]

Just with this filter make sure you clean your MAF as they don't like the oil from the K&N

[utterclarity]

May well keep it. Just looked on K&N - didn't realise how pricey they are.