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"Michael" <Michael@displayitpockets.com> wrote in message
news:D%%_f.4769$vy1.3219@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
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>> > Thanks Ray,
>> >
>> > I'm not thinking of getting a race performace filter, but just getting
>> > a
>> > better one. The reason is that mates have changed the filters and swear
>> > that
>> > it has made a 'feelable' difference, i'd like to see if they're right[/color][/color]
> and[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > if
>> > it did make a difference to my car.
>> >
>> > -Michael-
>> >
>> >[/color]
>> In this case, you have to define "better." A filter that allows air to[/color]
> pass[color=green]
>> through more freely will improve performance, throttle response, etc.
>> Whether it will shorten the life of the engine significantly or whether
>> performance will improve enough to be noticeable depends on the filter.
>> A
>> filter that traps more particulates might also be described as "better"[/color]
> but[color=green]
>> it may do so with a performance penalty. It sounds like you are
>> looking
>> for improved performance and if so, I would stick with a name brand like
>> K&N.
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>
>>[/color]
>
> Ray,
>
> Yeh i'm gunna get me a K&N filter, but I just have to find a place that
> has
> one with a 2 1/2 inch inlet, most have 3inch inlets >< and i'm gunna get
> some ducting done too. Mate did it to his car recently, and he's offered
> to
> help me so I just have to find the damn filter, then get the ducting and
> then fix it in place and bobs your uncle.
>
> -Michael-
>
>[/color]

One of the things you have to be careful about with air filters that use oil
to trap dirt is not putting too much oil on the media. Too much oil can
foul some mass air flow meters. Have fun with the project!
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)