Hi all,

 

This is my first post on this forum with passion for cars and in-depth knowledge.

 

I have very recently purchased a Rapid 1.6 MPI Style variant. It has got a very creamy-smooth engine, linear power delivery and awesome steering.

 

I want to know what impact will installing a K&N filter have with respect to both low-end and high-end performance. Also if it can improve fuel efficiency if driven sanely after installing the K&N filter.

 

Many thanks in advance,

Guru

2 minutes ago, Guru_GPS said:

Hi all,

 

This is my first post on this forum with passion for cars and in-depth knowledge.

 

I have very recently purchased a Rapid 1.6 MPI Style variant. It has got a very creamy-smooth engine, linear power delivery and awesome steering.

 

I want to know what impact will installing a K&N filter have with respect to both low-end and high-end performance. Also if it can improve fuel efficiency if driven sanely after installing the K&N filter.

 

Many thanks in advance,

Guru

Also adding to my previous post, my car is still under the 6 year warranty and hence bit apprehensive about the mod, but definitely want to know the pros and cons.

 

Many thanks in advance,

Guru

Welcome.

I would expect no performance improvement.  Certainly no better fuel economy.

Just a filter that might be better in dust or where it might get wet.

You can clean and retreat them carefully.   Or just use clean new OEM filters when required.

Thanks for the quick reply @Roottootemoot,

 

I was under the impression that, since the K&N improves air intake, it might help in better combustion of the fuel [better air intake, better power/fuel efficiency ] and hence a better low-end grunt. I might have been incorrect.

 

Many thanks,

Guru

If it allows more air in then you will need more fuel to go with it to have a performance improvement but really your engine type is not going to see that improvement with a K&N filter.

If you want to go faster push the accelerator.

A dirty / choked air filter will also use fuel, so these 'performance' filters need to be kept clean, and correctly treated / oiled.

 

I use them for offroad use, many do, but then economy is not a worry, it is keeping dust / particles / H20 out of the engine.

Once again, many tThanks for the quick reply @Roottootemoot,

 

May the forum be as interactive and informative as ever.

 

Thanks and regards,

Guru