K&N V Pipercross Panel Filter?

Eire323f · 20-01-2007, 05:09 AM

I'm going to put in a panel filter because at the moment I haven't got the time I'd need to do the job I want to do on it, so I'm going to go for the quick and easy option for now.
The question I have is has anyone used or heard of Pipercross filters as I can get one much quicker and a bit cheaper than a K&N one but I'd prefer to spend the few extra quid and wait if I knew the K&N would out perform the Pipercross one.
Any info or opinions?

chipa · 20-01-2007, 08:07 PM

I haven't seen the Pipercross before, but I'd think there wouldn't be much difference in performance. Considering a K&N panel filter only gets a 2.4kw increase (dyno proven in a BJ 1.8). I'm guessing the main difference would be how long the filter would last.

Eire323f · 20-01-2007, 10:45 PM

What are the kW gains on a KF engine?
I know the K&N have a million mile/ten year warranty and I don't know what Pipercross offer. Somerthing I'll have to check out.

asanga · 23-01-2007, 10:20 AM

Just replaced my filter with a K&N panel filter (cost me $68 from rocket industries) and ..wow!!!..what a difference it made. I had sluggish & flat acceleration with bit of jerk before and now all those problems have disappeared. It’s very smooth and responses very quickly. You can instantly feel the difference. I’m sure my fuel consumption will improve too. I have to wait till I fill up my tank next time. Yep…go with a k&N panel !!

20-01-2007, 05:09 AM	#1
Eire323f Stupid like a fox! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Coast, Ireland Car: 323f V6 BA Posts: 38 View Photos By: Eire323f	K&N V Pipercross Panel Filter? I'm going to put in a panel filter because at the moment I haven't got the time I'd need to do the job I want to do on it, so I'm going to go for the quick and easy option for now. The question I have is has anyone used or heard of Pipercross filters as I can get one much quicker and a bit cheaper than a K&N one but I'd prefer to spend the few extra quid and wait if I knew the K&N would out perform the Pipercross one. Any info or opinions?

20-01-2007, 08:07 PM	#2
chipa Crazy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Car: FPV F6 Typhoon Posts: 1,372 View Photos By: chipa	I haven't seen the Pipercross before, but I'd think there wouldn't be much difference in performance. Considering a K&N panel filter only gets a 2.4kw increase (dyno proven in a BJ 1.8). I'm guessing the main difference would be how long the filter would last. __________________ King Spring Lows, TWM short shifter, split eardrums, blah blah blah and a little voice saying "I wish I had a turbo" Updated 2007-03-19: Readers Rides Finally upgraded from the stock headunit

23-01-2007, 10:20 AM	#4
asanga Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sutherland Sydney Car: astina BA 1997 1.8Ltr Posts: 609 View Photos By: asanga	Just replaced my filter with a K&N panel filter (cost me $68 from rocket industries) and ..wow!!!..what a difference it made. I had sluggish & flat acceleration with bit of jerk before and now all those problems have disappeared. It’s very smooth and responses very quickly. You can instantly feel the difference. I’m sure my fuel consumption will improve too. I have to wait till I fill up my tank next time. Yep…go with a k&N panel !! __________________ 1997 Astina BA11P3, 5 Door Hatch, 1.8 DOHC, 5 Speed, 90,000 kms

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20-01-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
Eire323f Stupid like a fox! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Coast, Ireland Car: 323f V6 BA Posts: 38 View Photos By: Eire323f	What are the kW gains on a KF engine? I know the K&N have a million mile/ten year warranty and I don't know what Pipercross offer. Somerthing I'll have to check out.