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Best performance panel filter?
« on: October 13, 2013, 04:41:47 pm »
Whats the best non oiled performance filter out there? Anyone tried a few? Id rather a dry setup as to not mess with the air mass sensor.

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Re: Best performance panel filter?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 04:48:53 pm »
Green cotton fliter or a pipercross one.

This is what K&N say about oiled filters and maf.
http://www.knfilters.com/MAF/massair.htm
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Re: Best performance panel filter?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013, 05:54:11 pm »
Is the Volkswagen Racing filter oiled?

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Re: Best performance panel filter?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2013, 06:38:00 pm »
Do panel filters really make a difference??


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Re: Best performance panel filter?
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2013, 08:23:31 pm »
Do panel filters really make a difference??

Did for me. Notable throttle response and mine made more than any other stock GTI's at JKM dyno day, by about 7bhp  :happy2:

My mapped power figure was a few hp better than expected too. My local tuner has a K&N demonstration with a fan and an air box, when you put the OEM filter in the amount of air you feel is much less
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Re: Best performance panel filter?
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 03:04:42 pm »
We recommend the BMC's as the best panel filter, same as the green in design and function and not foam.  But has a polyurethane edging so will last a long time without cracking!
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21076/bmc_cotton_air_filter___golf_v___jetta__1k__2_0_tfsi_gti_inc_anni_04__

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