General K&N hunt

[bookabooka]

Hi Guys

I am wondering where I can find a K&N or similar panel filter for my 1.9 Mjet Sport and if there are any guides for install on the diesels as I can only find info for the Petrols...

I know that mods like this are much point for diesels but I would prefer the improved airflow over the hideous paper things and I can remove it to clean it when needed.

Also what is that awful noise coming from behind my dash/speedo area that sounds like a cage of poorly treated canaries chirping whenever I go over potholes or bumps?????

 

[Tad-bravo]

http://www.knfilters.com/air_filter/fiat_bravo.aspx

You know what a google is, right?

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

If it is airflow you're after: a clean, new, quality paper filter has more airflow than any K&N....!!
I change the Bosch paper filter in my 1,9 jtd every 20.000 km (=12500mls)
So called "sport" airfilters, be it K&N or whatever, are amongst the most overrated "tuning" items in the car world.

 

[bookabooka]

I kinda feel a little stupid now:bang:, but I had previously Googled it believe it or not... I guess I must have not been paying much attention. Apologies

Anyway part 1 answered... Any ideas where I can find a guide for a diesel?? And how about that ridiculous noise? lol

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Oil from the K&N airfilters can sometimes affect air sensors in the intake on certain engines.....be aware...!!

 

[Tad-bravo]

Oil from the K&N airfilters can sometimes affect air sensors in the intake on certain engines.....be aware...!!

That's not a problem on the multijet, there's a small container for evacuated oil.

The Coton filters are better simply because instead of buying a new one at every service all you do is clean it up. also up to 5 bhp increase.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

5 hp is hardly noticeable.
You just can't beat a clean paper filter on airflow, unless you are driving into a dessert with a V-8 and carburetor equipped car.
That's what K&N is designed for, definitely NOT for small European cars, just a waste of money imo.

 

[Tad-bravo]

5 or even 10 BHP might not be that noticeable but the slightly better engine response is especially with a remap.
It's not a waste at all if you buy a good brand like Green Filters, it's a one time buy.

Watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY7fSPvI8bY

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

What you say...with a remap...!!
"Sport" filter only = nothing.
For max hp and drivability, stay with a paper filter, and renew it on time.
Don't throw your money away on "tuning" gimmicks.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

That's not a problem on the multijet, there's a small container for evacuated oil.

Like an oil catch tank

Where's that located out of interest

 

[Tad-bravo]

Like an oil catch tank

Where's that located out of interest

It's hanging bellow the air filter box.

 

[bookabooka]

Ooops I think i may have started an arguement...

Lets ignore the air filter as I may be too lazy to install it anyway

Does anyone have/had my dreaded dashboard chirp before as its driving me insane???Ahhhh Everytime i hit a drain/pothole other imperfection on our roads that we pay stacks of money every year for (for no reason) I get a chirpy/squeak from behind my dash. I cannot explain the noise better than that, it doesn't sound mechanical and it doesn't sound like any moving parts fouling themselves on each other, it does only sound like a canary thats voice is breaking...
:yeahthat:

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks