Engine: TDI: - Panel air filter, K&N or Pipercross?

scr8pdo · Jun 3rd, 2011, 22:17

Decisions, decisions?

Which would you recommend? The same price, both direct panel replacements not cones, so which shall I go for? K&N or Pipercross

tc · Jun 5th, 2011, 16:40

K&N, always used them, always will, they're built so much better than the foam thingies..

rudi dudi · Apr 8th, 2021, 22:37

Don't bother with either
No performance gain at all

DSK · Apr 9th, 2021, 21:17

Been there, done that, did it again and again over the years before accepting, I was being suckered by marketing bullsh!t.

Mkengineering · Apr 9th, 2021, 23:16

Why bother when it's just a waste of cash?

JohnM 855 T5R · Apr 10th, 2021, 11:38

I'd echo the sentiments above - a waste of money, pure marketing hype like most "bolt on" performance mods.

Even if the performance filter flowed air better (which I doubt) a standard Volvo filter is more than capable of flowing all the air the engine could possibly need (unless of course you are producing HUGE horsepower).

Time and time again, the motoring programmes on TV and multiple magazines have done back to back tests between performance filters and standard ones and shown no gains whatsoever.

Regards
John

Cookeh · Apr 10th, 2021, 11:48

Its a ten year old question. I highly doubt the OP cares anymore. Check dates, you lot.

Mkengineering · Apr 10th, 2021, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookeh

Its a ten year old question. I highly doubt the OP cares anymore. Check dates, you lot.

Oh bloody hell

Why don't moderator delete old threads over 10yr old? I know on the lancerEvo forum the mods delete old threads dating back 10yrs or more.

Also car that have been sold ect.

Just and idea here

Derek UK · Apr 10th, 2021, 14:42

Yes it's an old Q but the answers are up to date.

Mkengineering · Apr 10th, 2021, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

Yes it's an old Q but the answers are up to date.

I get that.

But maybe the mods should delete this thread. Saves from this happening again and clogging the server up

View Poll Results: K&N or Pipercross panel air filter?
Pipercross	4	33.33%
K&N	8	66.67%
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Jun 3rd, 2011, 22:17	#1
scr8pdo Premier Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2016 13:21 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greater Manchester	Panel air filter, K&N or Pipercross? Decisions, decisions? Which would you recommend? The same price, both direct panel replacements not cones, so which shall I go for? K&N or Pipercross __________________ SAAB 9-5 HOT Aero Audi A4 1997 TDi Avant (old smoker!) Iveco Turbo Daily Recovery Lorry

Apr 9th, 2021, 21:17	#4
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Been there, done that, did it again and again over the years before accepting, I was being suckered by marketing bullsh!t. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Apr 10th, 2021, 11:38	#6
JohnM 855 T5R VOC Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2023 10:58 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tittensor	I'd echo the sentiments above - a waste of money, pure marketing hype like most "bolt on" performance mods. Even if the performance filter flowed air better (which I doubt) a standard Volvo filter is more than capable of flowing all the air the engine could possibly need (unless of course you are producing HUGE horsepower). Time and time again, the motoring programmes on TV and multiple magazines have done back to back tests between performance filters and standard ones and shown no gains whatsoever. Regards John __________________ Past : 96 855 T5 CD ruby red, 98 C70GT T5 coupe Saffron, 04 C70GT T5 convertible Navy Present : 95 855 T5R Gul Yellow 08 C30SE Lux T5 Polestar 11 C70 Solstice T5 Polestar 19 XC40 T5 R-Design Polestar

Apr 10th, 2021, 11:48	#7
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Its a ten year old question. I highly doubt the OP cares anymore. Check dates, you lot. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Jun 5th, 2011, 16:40	#2
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	K&N, always used them, always will, they're built so much better than the foam thingies..

Apr 8th, 2021, 22:37	#3
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	Don't bother with either No performance gain at all

Apr 9th, 2021, 23:16	#5
Mkengineering Master Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2023 03:45 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Heathrow	Why bother when it's just a waste of cash?

Apr 10th, 2021, 14:42	#9
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Yes it's an old Q but the answers are up to date.

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