Hi Anyone have any advice on replaceing a standard air filter for a chrome KN Air filter. On a 948 minor.
Thanks Tomas
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chrisryder
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Re: Air filter
Just make sure there is still some sort of breather for the rocker cover. K&N's don't tend to have a breather inlet, so you can end up with a hose and nowhere to go.
Also, be aware that the mixture will likely need adjusting to suit. Potentially a needle change if the mixture is affected differently at different points in the rev range.
Also, be aware that the mixture will likely need adjusting to suit. Potentially a needle change if the mixture is affected differently at different points in the rev range.
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tomas.geoghegan
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Re: Air filter
Hi Therechrisryder wrote:Just make sure there is still some sort of breather for the rocker cover. K&N's don't tend to have a breather inlet, so you can end up with a hose and nowhere to go.
Also, be aware that the mixture will likely need adjusting to suit. Potentially a needle change if the mixture is affected differently at different points in the rev range.
The breather hose goes from the rocker cover to the carb. so should be Ok
Thanks Tomas
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Re: Air filter
Why would you want a K&N filter? As far as I can make out they're just for show and underbonnet bling.
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MarkyB
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Re: Air filter
Not sure how much more power, if any.
Definitely more noise though.
Definitely more noise though.
"Once you break something you will see how it was put together"
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JOWETTJAVELIN
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Re: Air filter
I would have thought the manufacturer designed it to give the most air-flow, no?
Can't see a K&N type filter making an otherwise standard Minor set the tarmac alight.
Can't see a K&N type filter making an otherwise standard Minor set the tarmac alight.
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Alex'n'Ane
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Re: Air filter
Agree on a standard engine it's not going to make much difference - but when the engine is uprated with a decent head and cam - that's when the benefits come.
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tomas.geoghegan
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Re: Air filter
Hi Bmc im not trying to turn my car into a gravel burning racer.as quoted by other club members. (Its a free world)bmcecosse wrote:Agree on a standard engine it's not going to make much difference - but when the engine is uprated with a decent head and cam - that's when the benefits come.
But i do totally agree with that.Theres not much power gain on a standard moggy Just think they sound great and are really smart looking. And a couple more BHP in the bargin.
Best Regards Tomas
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Re: Air filter
MAY Be LOLbmcecosse wrote:Ahhh the urge for a bit more power will come........
Tomas