Air filter options for 2.0i

luke1987 · 02-09-2013, 04:42 PM

Hi guys, just wondering what are my best options for an air filter change on my e91 2.0i?? Induction kit or panel filter replacement??

Thanks

luke1987 · 02-10-2013, 06:25 AM

Anyone!???

Jules59 · 02-10-2013, 09:23 AM

I would not bother. Modern OEM induction systems have been shown to be as good if not better than many replacement panel filters etc. Any improvement is marginal (3-5 BHP) at best, and may be actually worse than OEM. They may look and sound better though.

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html

luke1987 · 02-10-2013, 09:48 AM

Cheers for that Jules, ill leave it be then

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luke1987 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: bmw e91 touring m sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	Air filter options for 2.0i Hi guys, just wondering what are my best options for an air filter change on my e91 2.0i?? Induction kit or panel filter replacement?? Thanks
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Jules59 Lieutenant 56 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	I would not bother. Modern OEM induction systems have been shown to be as good if not better than many replacement panel filters etc. Any improvement is marginal (3-5 BHP) at best, and may be actually worse than OEM. They may look and sound better though. http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html __________________ Jules
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luke1987 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: bmw e91 touring m sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	Cheers for that Jules, ill leave it be then
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