replacement filter?

[Dark Knight]

Whats the best repacement filter i should put in the TF? I am just looking at upgrading from the standard to K&N or something

Paul

[daved]

I would go K&N as they are the real specialists. I have them on the B and they are brilliant.

As with the older cars instead of putting bigger needles in the carbs I would also fit a bigger throttle body unless TFs have the bigger one already?



Dave

[Dark Knight]

I would go K&N as they are the real specialists. I have them on the B and they are brilliant.

As with the older cars instead of putting bigger needles in the carbs I would also fit a bigger throttle body unless TFs have the bigger one already?



Dave

Thanks Dave! I was thinking K&N but some also recommed another ITG(???)

The TF already had the 52mm TB as Standard!

[Captain Jack]

My induction kit is K&N, didn't really notice much difference before the exhaust went on, except a real deep roar when you plant your foot.

( But it makes a difference now )

[Dark Knight]

My induction kit is K&N, didn't really notice much difference before the exhaust went on, except a real deep roar when you plant your foot.

( But it makes a difference now )

but do you have an induction kit or just a replacement filter?

The TF already has an induction system better than most after market ones you can buy, i am just after changing the panel filter, to improve my MPG i may get better throttle response but it would be negligable, plus im not too worried about that!

[Captain Jack]

i was reading up on the same thing for the 'other' car last night let me just find it.......................................... ( they were saying about K&N, ITG & Pipercross filters ) for better bhp, throttle response and mpg

[Captain Jack]

ITG is supposed to be the best all rounder, but most plum for the k&n

[Rich]

ITG systems are supposed to be the best if you are replacing the whole intake system and enclosed filter, but for just a panel filter in an existing system the K&N wins every time. Got one in the 'F and in the Rover ZS!

Of course, I ripped out the naff air intake system from the 'F and as many of you know, I used the Roger Parker Rover 827 airbox system, but it's a K&N cone filter inside...

As you hinted Paul, the TF air intake and enclosure were completely changed for the TF after the 'F was found to be very restrictive. However, the ITG will still improve on it. But then you have to ask the question of whether the slight improvement warrants the cost of the system. Also, as Marcus has said, there's no point in doing any of it unless you have a reasonably free flowing exhaust to compliment it.

As Mr Parker always says, think of the car as a long pipe with water running through it and the air filter, engine and exhaust as stopcocks along the pipe. You need to open all the stopcocks, even if just a little more than normal, for the water to flow more efficiently... You got that?

Rich

[Dark Knight]

thanks Rich, great piece of information there!!!

K&N panel filter it is then, on the shopping list to be changed at service!

Paul

[Dark Knight]

does anyone know the K&N part number / code for the TF160 panel filter?

The K&N website doesn;t have the 160 in the list only the 135, so do i assume its the same(usually it would state if it was the same)

[Rich]

Yep, it's the same across the TF range for the panel filter...

Rich

[Dark Knight]

but that isnt making sense as the panel filter i found 33-2762 says its for the MGF and the 115 TF which have the samller airboxes so that cant work,

So confused now

Paul

[Dark Knight]

ok decided to go for the ITG one!

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