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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: JumboBeef on July 22, 2008, 13:18:26

Title: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: JumboBeef on July 22, 2008, 13:18:26

Hello,

My 1991 110 CSW V8 has the standard air filter fitted, together with a snorkel.

We don't really need the snorkel and I was wondering if there was any benefit for removing the big drum air filter and replacing it with two K&N filters (I used to have a SII V8 with this set up). 

Would there be any difference in power/noise if I did this?  Is it worth the effort?

Thanks.

Title: Re: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 22, 2008, 14:41:01

Difference in noise but no noticeable difference in power would be present from experience.  I would stick with the snorkle for practicality and looks (not a chav though!).

Title: Re: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: JumboBeef on July 22, 2008, 15:59:25

Thanks.

Would it be much louder?

Title: Re: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: automania on July 23, 2008, 16:31:01

power wise you would, i think, have to retune the carbs to suit the larger volume of air, as for noise i ran mine with no filter at all for ages, an when i got a proper filter i dont reckon it changed much.

on another note id be interested in buying your snorkel, if you do come to change, cheers

Title: Re: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: bertie_bas205 on July 23, 2008, 20:08:29

I have 2 K&N cone filters on my RRC (3.5, twin SU's) Trialer, Yeah they make a bit more noisebut thats about it. As said above get the carbs set after ye fit the filters......



Bertie.

Title: Re: V8 air filter advice please
Post by: JumboBeef on July 23, 2008, 20:24:32

OK, thanks!