drive without air filter = more powers??

[Kaz Tuning]

when i went home today, i opened the hood and
i saw the filter was unscrewed, and i find it right beside
the transmission, :o
will the dirt make damges inside the engine ?

but i can feel more powers without a filter,
i was about 3-4 cars distance in front of a RX300
in 2nd gear about 6000 rpm
when we both start in a traffic light
i showed that guy the powers of a 1600cc :P

[project trueno]

because the air intake is less restrictive, of course there is more power

but w/o a filter, dirt can get inside your engine, and it wouldn't be healthy in the long run

but in track some ppl don't even have a filter...

[Rolla GT-S]

don't do it, air filters are there for a reason! even a small amount of dirt can ruin an engine, builds up slugde. If you want more power take out the air silencer and use a hose and run it to the front bottom end where cold ram air will enter, which I did. Yeah, show 'em your 1600cc can kick!

[Flashmn]

Yeah, you'd get alot of crap in your engine = busted damn soon.
Imagine a truck passes by you and sends off a cloud of dust/sand, where do you think that sand would go home made bore honing ;P

[whosnext]

When small particles enters the intake and into the combustion chamber, the dirt particles is enough to bore your sleeves as the piston move. One particle is not going to make a difference and usually get's burned up. But think of thousands of little grit that etches the sleeves and boring the sleeves. This will cause major problems in the long run. Think of dirt as sand paper rubbing alongside the engine block. That means leak and more moeny spent rebuilding engine. Please...leave the filter on or get a air intake system. It'll save you money in the long run

[Kaz Tuning]

i didn't do this on purpose ,
the air filter was not tight well , so it drop

[Rolla GT-S]

so what year is your car, is it a gt-s?

[ek-9]

Originally Posted by Rolla GT-S

so what year is your car, is it a gt-s?

If you felt a HUGE difference, maybe it's because the filter is rather dirty?

BTW, the Pan hard rod is still here

[Kaz Tuning]

which car are you talking about?
the one had been drive without filter is AW11
and the panda 86 is a gts,

i will try to come as soon as possible,
but what time do you prefer?

[Rolla GT-S]

don't remember where i read it from, but if you want more power because more air flow, some one hooked up a cpu fan to air intake & put switch inside car, so you can flip it to force more air in, sorta like a mini turbo, ha ha funny isn't it? who would think of such? :P

[gzus13]

Just get a high-flow filter, like a K&N or something.
As for the CPU fan, it may make it easier to pump cool air to the intake, but it will not work as a turbocharger. Just compressing air to 1psi takes 1800 watts - a drain that most stock electrical systems can't handle (at least not without dimming lights, cutting out heater, etc.). It might make some difference, but a cold air intake should be just as good, and you won't have to worry about dimmed headlights.

[gzus13]

Just get a high-flow filter, like a K&N or something.
As for the CPU fan, it may make it easier to pump cool air to the intake, but it will not work as a turbocharger. Just compressing air to 1psi takes 1800 watts - a drain that most stock electrical systems can't handle (at least not without dimming lights, cutting out heater, etc.). It might make some difference, but a cold air intake should be just as good, and you won't have to worry about dimmed headlights.

[livininthefastlane]

yea....dude, not a good idea. you might as well just pour dirt in your engine...its about the same thing... :evil: