K&N panel airfilter

[CMF_mipcar]

Has anyone had experience using the K&N brand of panel filter in their Micras?
These filters are supposed to have long life and give better air flow then a standard paper one but still fit into the standard Micra airbox.

The ones I've seen are not cheap however, seem to be around $75.

Mychael

 

[CMF_lam.666]

i think they flow better than stock and have a lifetime warranty as long as though u service it correctly

 

[smidge]

normal story of being careful about oiling it... the oil in the filters can screw with the airflow meter

i've got a pod on a long intake pipe... any oil from the filter i doubt would make it up the pipe

 

[CMF_makes]

Hi mipcar, i used one for a while but unfortunately soon afterwards my airflow meter developed a fault. It might have just been coincidence but I suspect that the oil in the filter might have stuffed up the airflow meter sensor. Perhaps I was just unlucky and they just put too much oil on my filter in the factory ?.

I am sure they are an excellent filter for flow & filtration but I will personally be sticking with paper filters from now on with fuel injected cars.

Of course would be really good for cars with carbies as a bit of oil won't hurt them.

I didn't notice any power or economy increases... or any difference at all really between the K&N and standard factory filter.

 

[CMF_Yom]

Just go to nissan and pay a few bucks for a genuine filter mipcar.

Micra's sensitive little hotwire air flow meter does not like moisture, dirt, dust, oil or even bad breath.

And we all know how hard it is to find a good airflow meter these days.

Cheers

 

[CMF_nz_aj]

EVLGTI has a K&N equivalent in his K11, much much cheaper than K&N. Simota brand, part number ON002
http://www.simota.com/pro_fi_stock07.php#n

As far as my experiance goes, all K11 air flow meters are likely to develop faults anytime after 100,000km. It's a couple of hundred dollars to fix & you're good for another 100,000km. I'd guess coincidence.

I've never seen a K&N with too much oil from the factory.

 

[CMF_EVLGTI]

I paid NZ$20 for the Simota panel filter, I have had it in my current K11 and my previous K11 with no impact on the airflow meter

 

[CMF_EVLGTI]

I paid NZ$20 for the Simota panel filter, I have had it in my current K11 and my previous K11 with no impact on the airflow meter

 

[CMF_EVLGTI]

I paid NZ$20 for the Simota panel filter, I have had it in my current K11 and my previous K11 with no impact on the airflow meter

 

[CMF_jay85]

simota have a great range hey... went through some of there intake systems... i am interested in one of them and am getting a price

 

[CMF_mipcar]

Thanks "Makes" that's a good enough answer for me. If you got no gains and I run the risk of messing stuff up then I'll stay with the paper one. I change it every service anyway.

Mychael

 

[CMF_Dark Side]

Throw the lot away and fit a cold air intake with a decent pod filter sitting up the front of the car somewhere.
That way you get some gains, engine breathes easier and I have never had a problem with the throttle body. I did do the resolder job anyway as a precaution.

 

[CMF_mipcar]

True, I've got the other car now as a pattern. I could just go to a place and tell them to make me one just like it. Minus the blower of course.

Mychael

 

[CMF_Dark Side]

Do it!!You will like the new air induction sounds and will breath some new like in that 300,000 kl Micra.

 

[CMF_mipcar]

I'd be happy to stop all the squeaks and rattles. It's going to the panel shop for a bit of a refresh and I've got some ideas for interior trim modes. Still running strong. Mechanical nothing needed.

Mychael

 

[CMF_bethpegs]

i've got a couple of quotes for a new filter and system- but i dunno if it's worth it for my micra (1995, LX). I love it to bits though. Get my cat back exhaust soon .

Air intake- worth it?

 

[CMF_Yom]

mipcar WROTE:

"I'd be happy to stop all the squeaks and rattles

Wouldn't this be just dandy... Mine is fine on smooth road but any decent bumps and things go nuts. And idle. BLoody hell.. curse those semi solid filled mounts of mine.

 

[CMF_mipcar]

Most of my noise in the cockpit is from the centre consul. I could try removing it and fitting new foam backing strips.
The rear hatch is another, new shocks will fix the worn out shockey knock.

Air intake will give gains if used in conjunction with extractors. I only have extractors and got a good boost, never bothered with cold air till now.

Mychael