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[Scooby_SI]

I've tried looking through old posts and used the search but i cant find anything on this particular situation.

Right thing is i went to halfords (hehe ) to order a 57i K&N kit for my 1.6 16v Zetec, the guy told me that there was 2 types, the panel filter and the cone filter type...

i asked him what the difference was and he said that if i had a cone standard airfilter in the car then i would need the cone type, same if i had the panel type i would need the panel filter.

I thought the new kits get rid of the normal filter and replace most the housing so would it make a difference which shape i got? also isnt all the 1600 SI Zetecs (95) all got panel shaped filters as standard? my m8 has, so i recon hes ordered the wrong one for me (panel) which was 80-90notes alot cash for a crappy looking kit.

Anyway the question is does it matter which shape u get or is the panel one right for my car? if not i ll be taking it back as soon as i get it

Cheers

[zetec_si]

Inside the standard Si airbox is a panel filter. A K&N panel filter would replace this and be a lot more efficient than the standard one.

I bought an induction kit which replaces the standard airbox with a cone filter. This, in theory should let more air in and increase power output but most of all makes a nice roaring induction noise. The air should be less turbulent too.

[Scooby_SI]

Yea thanks for the reply i knew about the improves air flow and deep roar

Just thought the panel shape was the wrong kind i need, but i guess they both fit its just a matter of taste?

They had 2 kits under the SI

[zetec_si]

Basically, the panel filter just replaces the Si filter and the induction kit replaces the entire airbox, filter and inlet pipe -the whole lot!

[Stoned]

Halfords sell these things?

Damn, that suprises me

Can you get induction kits for carb engines. i.e. the 1.6s CVH?

If so that sounds better than a straight filter.

Cheers

[RSFesterSports]

Halfords sell these things?

Damn, that suprises me

Can you get induction kits for carb engines. i.e. the 1.6s CVH?

If so that sounds better than a straight filter.

Cheers

1. Only Halfords Ripspeed branches sell them
2. can't get induction kits for 1.6s ....K&N do a bolt on filter for us boys..replaces old plastic unit

[Stoned]

Wicked. Thanks for the help

[Fiestasi-Andy]

Inside the standard Si airbox is a panel filter. A K&N panel filter would replace this and be a lot more efficient than the standard one.

I bought an induction kit which replaces the standard airbox with a cone filter. This, in theory should let more air in and increase power output but most of all makes a nice roaring induction noise. The air should be less turbulent too.

thats a perferct speech except i have a pipercross both as good as each other

[Mark Si]

i asked him what the difference was and he said that if i had a cone standard airfilter in the car then i would need the cone type, same if i had the panel type i would need the panel filter.

Another case of a Halfords monkey not knowing much, god we do employ some losers
Yes I do also work there

[Scooby_SI]

Just came back from halfords to "change" my order 4days later, the guy was still clueless... turns out they ent even bothered to order it yet... kinda good in a way as i wont have to wait another week, but its ordered !!

btw thanks to zetec_si and bassboy for the help