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Old 04-16-2009, 01:53 PM
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hey guys i want to upgrade to an k&n air filter but i cant figure out how to take the air filter out. do you know any links to instructions with maybe pictures or a video on how to do it? thank you
 
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Old 04-16-2009, 02:00 PM
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upgrade to a K&N pannel filter or a cone filter? do you know where your airbox is? i cant tell you exactly because i have no idea what engine you are doing this to, but theres 4 or 5 clips on the airbox, unclip them. remove old pannel filter, install K&N in its place. done.
 
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:52 PM
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Upgraded to k&n panel filter today. Better sound, and I felt that the car pulled better, noticed it while shifting and driving uphill.. Don't think it's a placebo-effect even.
Cone filter willl give better performance probably, plus maybe cooler looks.. But you know.. You don't reealy need it
 
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Old 04-16-2009, 08:15 PM
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the factory airbox is actually very efficient. i've heard a cone filter on a 1.8t would actually decrease performance marginally due to the hotter intake temps. like ghost said though, it really depends on what engine you have. what works on a 1.8t might not hold true for a 2.8.
 
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Old 04-16-2009, 11:25 PM
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Well i did it but i have the audi a4 b5 99 with 2.8 quatro and it had 4 clips and i cant notice ne thing
 
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Old 04-16-2009, 11:50 PM
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what were you expecting to notice? +20hp?
 
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Old 04-18-2009, 12:18 AM
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well i was mainly hoping for more sound haha and its a little louder
 
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Old 04-19-2009, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Veegard
Upgraded to k&n panel filter today. Better sound, and I felt that the car pulled better, noticed it while shifting and driving uphill.. Don't think it's a placebo-effect even.
It's a placebo-effect. Your butt-dyno is not calibrated. It's not giving you any more power. You're just risking your MAF.

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Cone filter willl give better performance probably
No it wont.
 
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