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Nig The Stig
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Air Filter replacement

Post by Nig The Stig » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:05 pm

Is it worth while changing the oe air filter for the likes of a k+n or green filter?
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by Shug » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:07 pm

By all means stick a washable element in the standard airbox, but IMO stay away from cone filters and the like for the Yota engine. Have been known to throw MIL lights.
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by kenny » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:16 pm

Leave it standard, only one has been found that show any gain whatsoever. Cant remember which one but it's ridiculously expensive.
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by Nig The Stig » Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:18 pm

Cheers, thats what I thought.
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by whaleys » Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:12 pm

Performance panel filter is the sensible option, but I do like the sound of the hurricane induction kit!
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by alicrozier » Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:30 am

TRD airbox and filter. Ideal for your car and pretty cheap. MMC, Bell and Colvill etc... :thumbsup
Gives a bit more flow allegedly and more induction noise (S/C wine).
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by Stumpy Nugget » Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:26 am

I had one of the ITG panel filters. No idea what benefit it gave other than a nicer tone out the back....
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by Edinburgh 111s » Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:30 am

alicrozier wrote:TRD airbox and filter. Ideal for your car and pretty cheap. MMC, Bell and Colvill etc... :thumbsup
Gives a bit more flow allegedly and more induction noise (S/C wine).
Totally agree. TRD airbox and filter is only about £60 from a dealer - great upgrade and noise. PITA to fit though :)
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Re: Air Filter replacement

Post by Nig The Stig » Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:48 am

Cool, will give it a look.
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