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19 April 2009, 06:34 PM

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hks panel filter

are hks panel filters any good , im looking at getting one for my classic wrx, are they lifetime filters or throw away every service
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19 April 2009, 06:41 PM

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Three layer foam. They are easy to clean. Have just them in a couple of Scoobs

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19 April 2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by westybikes

are hks panel filters any good , im looking at getting one for my classic wrx, are they lifetime filters or throw away every service
cheers
carl

Apparantly the hks doesnt flow very well, asked this very question to bob before mapping, needless to say there is a k&n panel in mine now

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19 April 2009, 07:38 PM

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Heard they couldn't filter a brick either, K&N for me as well

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19 April 2009, 08:07 PM

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would i get any more power from an induction kit or is'nt there a lot in it !

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19 April 2009, 08:12 PM

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The standard air box with a panel filter is the best option up to 350bhp, an induction kit below this will probably cost you power, although they do sound nice

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24 April 2009, 10:26 PM

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Apparantly the hks doesnt flow very well, asked this very question to bob before mapping, needless to say there is a k&n panel in mine now

I do not believe that HKS flow worst than the K&N unless someone can actually prove it..

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24 April 2009, 11:25 PM

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I do not believe that HKS flow worst than the K&N unless someone can actually prove it..

Ive not tested it, nor will i, just passing on a bit of info i received from a highly respected mapper

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25 April 2009, 02:33 PM

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searching about filters and came across this.

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

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25 April 2009, 02:38 PM

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searching about filters and came across this.

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

Interesting, good find! The op was on about a panel filter, i assume these use the same foam as the induction kit?

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25 April 2009, 03:17 PM

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Quote:

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Interesting, good find! The op was on about a panel filter, i assume these use the same foam as the induction kit?

As I am looking to replace my panel filter, came across this site thought I post it.

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25 April 2009, 03:32 PM

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Why not be different and fit a Cosworth filter. Fitted one to my old man's wrx and it appears just as good as the K&N I had fitted in mine.
They are available from Zen.

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25 April 2009, 04:22 PM

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Go Green, you know it makes sense

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25 April 2009, 05:07 PM

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I think there was a test done somewhere between all the panel filters and genuine STI came out top a think, but there was not much in it and was a bit more expensive.

Put a K&N on mine and can't fault it.