K&N Filters

[JClarke]

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-0686

Have anyone had this installed in your 2009 WS Ford Fiesta models?
are they worth it? Do tell.

[Fiesta_Man69]

I have the KN panel filter installed. $80 and completely legal. U will notice that the link states that the kit you're looking at may not be legal: if the pod filter is exposed (ie: not enclosed in factory or engineered aftermarket box) then it is defectable. Big fine + void insurance. I'd just stick with the panel filter: the induction kit won't see any big gains anyways: panel filter = slightly better throttle response, induction noise + works out cheaper than buying the ford factory air filter every 30K @ $50...(when mine was dirty and needed replacing)

[In Focus]

Depends what state you are in with regards to the legalities of a pod filter, but I'd avoid it as well, especially while the car's still under warranty.

Along the same lines as Fiesta Man, I've ordered a Pipercross panel filter for the wife's Fiesta. I don't think anyone else around here has one in the later model Fiestas, so I'll report back after it's been installed.

[somers181]

I have been running the pipercross air filter in my CL WT 1.6 for approx 3,000 kms and have noticed a slight difference in performance, particularly low down in the gears when changing up, i can get it to rev up to 5500 revs when changing up in an auto. It definitely sounds different. It costs $70 from UK landed in Australia.......... better option than going for a full pod kit and you dont have to worry about warranty or insurance.

[JClarke]

thanks for your input guys

[In Focus]

Just installed the Pipercross. I notice it's about half the thickness of the OEM filter. Took about 2 minutes, which is even quicker than the Focus, which has an awkward screw or two. Didn't even have to remove the MAF, which I thought I might have to when I saw it on the lid...

A quick drive around the block only revealed a slight increase in noise/performance, which is about what you'd expect; the K&N made a bigger difference noise-wise in the Focus, but that is a cylinder/cone rather than a panel. A longer trip/more time will reveal more, of course.

Incidentally, the intake set-up looks better than the LV Focus - a bit like the previous Focus with an over the radiator, wide-mouthed intake.

[In Focus]

Enjoying the Pipercross drop-in panel filter. Took the Fiesta for a long run today. I could swear it revs a lot less than it used to: 2250rpm at 100kph; 2500 at 110kph. Can anyone confirm the figures they are getting? This is for a petrol auto with no other mods.

For comparison, my petrol Focus does 2500rpm at 100kph, and 2750 at 110kph. Admittedly, it's only a 4 speed auto.

Oh, and if you're after extra noise, this won't do much, but it certainly seems to perform better.

[Fi.ES.TA]

Dont bother with panel filters,this is what you want.

[Fiesta_Man69]

No doubt that's very nice - illegal, defectable and will void your insurance - but very nice.

At the very least you would need a custom box to go around the pod otherwise the police/epa/insurers would have a field day.

The advantage of a panel filter is that it doesn't encounter any of these problems.