Darren220283 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So now I'm confused iv all ways been lead to belive that putting an induction kit on your car is a good thing. The more cold air you can get in the better the gains will be. I even remember taking the air filter of my best mate's vauxhall nover and putting some of my mums old tights over end truly believing me and my mate would get more power and more date's with the lady's ( just in case you was wondering doing this had absolutely zero effect on eaither ) but still from what iv read induction kits and air filter are the way to go . However now that I'm older and suposaly wiser I'm looking at doing it propaly on my wrx but it seems to be 50/50 with people saying it's not worth it and brands like K&N use oils on the filter that mess your maf up so now I'm at a loss is there any one that has change the filter for a panel one or a full kit and does it damage anything or have a negative impact. Any advice would be much appreciated as normal guy's thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The impreza standard intake is considered to be a good source and flow of cold air. It's the same question as what's the best oil... you'll hear opinions that there's no real gain with an induction over a free flow panel filter until 350hp+. The induction kit will give you a nice sound, the panel filter will keep the engine bay looking standard. You're right in saying avoid oil based filters but the rest is down to personal opinion. I have a cosworth panel filter and coupled with other supporting mods I managed to 276hp(limited now by turbo). Let the opinions fly! [emoji5] [emoji5] [emoji106] [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Colder denser air creates a hotter combustion and adds hp ,hence why the standard air box draws air from outside the engine bay . Induction cones do tend to draw hot air from the cramped engine bay unless accompanied by a cold feed . So a free flowing panel filter and air box resonator delete is the norm unless you have to remove the air box to fit a fmic [emoji6] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Ditto. My preference is standard intake arrangement with uprated panel filter. I tried quite a few different types but have settled for a dry foam Ramair. I think your getting the picture now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren220283 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hi thanks guy's ye I'm starting to get the picture now it's like starting a conversation about tire choice lol. I'd like to have more power and sound but il all way's wont power to take first place. Iv seen a few people talk and say that they have Cosworth panle filter in but I'm shocked at the amount of people who dislike K&N I all was thought they were at the top of everyone wish list thanks for the advice guy's much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yeah thats just my opinion from my experience and what I've read , I've got not seen any before and after rolling results and I run a 3" k&n cone filter due to my fmic set up [emoji23] But there's a bit of space where the abs "isn't " and a hole in my inner wing . If newage have a resonator under the drivers wing (like classics ) you can cut the restrictive part out and get a bit more roar from a panel filter and drawing more cold air from under the wing [emoji6] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoobydan Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I run a K&N panel filter and not had any issues, I did notice a better response from this too 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 D 2 hours ago, Scoobydoobydan said: I run a K&N panel filter and not had any issues, I did notice a better response from this too 👍🏻 Do you wash and oil yours? Mine had a K&N when I bought it but it was fairly knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Panel filters are serviceable like the standard filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Not when they have holes in lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I mean they need to be changed during a routine service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I getcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren220283 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 It's unbelievable how many different opinion there are on this I was thinking of going K&N typhoon or a viper induction kit but now I'm not to shore. A lot of people saying just change the panle one out for a better one Cosworth, ramair and K&N seem to be popular so think I might try that out first. On the other hand I do need a new exhaust and scooby clinic quoted me 1800 but thst would include a full system a remap new fule pump and a new air filter so I might just do panle for now thanks again for your input guy's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Clinic are well over priced. Don't leave your car with them either [emoji12] Panel filter £35~ Fuel pump £120(rcm) Zorst £100-£600+(depends on 2ND hand or new/make) Remap £600~ with dyno time All can be done yourself if handy with a spanner bar remap. New gaskets for the exhaust but they're relatively cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Uprated panel filter and airbox resonator delete to get induction turbo noise! Very straight forward and can be done on your driveway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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