MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: onthegetsnowt on January 05, 2013, 06:58:57 pm

Title: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: onthegetsnowt on January 05, 2013, 06:58:57 pm
Hi guys, I'm looking to replace my air filter with a higher quality lifetime one -- was wondering what you recommend??

I see heads like ITG from earlier posts, but was considering other options, perhaps a Pipercross.

Could you let me know if any of you have used anything different

Cheers

Louis :smiley:
Title: Re: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: stealthwolf on January 05, 2013, 11:06:32 pm
In all honesty, you're better off with OEM and changing every 10k. With the lifetime ones you have to regularly clean and oil them.
Title: Re: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 06, 2013, 10:00:00 am
Quote from: stealthwolf on January 05, 2013, 11:06:32 pm
In all honesty, you're better off with OEM and changing every 10k. With the lifetime ones you have to regularly clean and oil them.

Mine made +7bhp over a standard GTI on JKM's dyno with a K&N panel filter. Not an exact science as different cars, but how often have you seen a standard car make more than 197bhp at JKM's? I know I haven't.  . .

Nick @ R-Tech noticed the increased flow from the filter whilst mapping it.

You get a little more intake noise, improved throttle response also  :happy2:

Generally they require a clean every 20-30k miles.

Great little mod for £30
Title: Re: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: MC71 on January 06, 2013, 10:55:22 am
I have a Pipercross panel filter at the moment and at £30-£40 its as disposable as an OEM one and will be changed once a year (or at service time), whichever comes first. No idea if it adds anything re bhp but I believe (as mentioned) its does help a little with air flow.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: onthegetsnowt on January 06, 2013, 11:03:36 pm
Cheers Guys!

How come you need to oil the lifetime filters?
Title: Re: Which Replacement Panel Filter?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 07, 2013, 09:27:42 pm
Quote from: onthegetsnowt on January 06, 2013, 11:03:36 pm
Cheers Guys!

How come you need to oil the lifetime filters?

They come pre-oiled (just give it a wipe before to remove excess).

It's to catch the cR*p in the air