Whats the best performance air filter to use?

[chrisw880]

I have a 1.4 16v Fabia, which is the best performance air filter to use?

[jasc1988]

Panel probaly...

but looks wise im running a BMC....

Looks cool but thats on a 1.9 tdi vrs

pricey though at about £170 a pop

[Joff]

A performance panel filter would probably suit you best, go for a Pipercross foam one.

Foam is far more suitable for road use than cotton-gauze filters as they require less maintenance and offer better airflow throughout their life.

[TeflonTom]

what's wrong with the standard one??

[viewer]

Pipercross (see Awesome) is easy to fit and you can clean it as often as you like. I do mine every 5K. Original is good, but the change interval is a nonsense and if you like a clean filter all the time then the cost of the Pipercross is soon reclaimed.

[AwesomeSarah]

Hi

I got extra MPG out of mine too

Yes we do the foam Pipercross filters at £28 + VAT and we have one in stock for the 1.4 16v`s

I hope that helps/

Sarah

[lawry]

Im running a k+n panel filter in mine as stated below, i think they are the best, been making filters for years, just put it in and forget about it.

[Leodhasach]

I also run a K&N panel filter, no complaints but then I've not tried any other panel filters.

On my first car (a Fabia 1.4 8v), I stuck on a cone foam filter Made a very entertaining noise, but my fuel consumption took a hit (probably because I was giving it the beans more often to hear the noise!)

[sifelicia]

Im running a k+n panel filter in mine as stated below, i think they are the best, been making filters for years, just put it in and forget about it.

I think you need to clean it every now and then with K&N cleaner, then re-oil it with the red dye oil.

Well thats what i did on my motorcycles filter

[Leodhasach]

I think you need to clean it every now and then with K&N cleaner, then re-oil it with the red dye oil.

Well thats what i did on my motorcycles filter

Well said that man