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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 16
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After having some fun :evil3: with my LV in the dirt i noticed that the stock air filter got really dirty easy and wasnt easy to clean.
So after looking around for some aftermarket air filters i noticed that k&n have one made one for the Lv focus (its a pod), my only problems is that i noticed that there is a electronic cable going into the side of the stock filter box and im not sure if the k&n one will have an adaptor the the cable running into the stock box. Does anyone know anything about aftermarket filters? should i get one?, are k&n the best? http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-0595 is the filter i was looking at (roughly) |
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 712
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Hey mate, JUst upgraded my LX to a K&N Pod filter. If its the same as Im thinking, its not an electrical cable, its just an air hose for the air sensor. I had to buy a new hose (wider diameter) for $3 from supercheap, but the 0595 filter has the plug at the side.
Where are you looking to buy? I picked mine up from ebay UK for $160 inc postage, compared to Autobarn who wanted $420!
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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Here is where the plug goes
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 198
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The Hose is just a breather hose for the Rocker Cover.
I just fitted some smaller diameter tubing into the fitting and ran it into my piping as well, however mine isn't the K&N Item, just a custom hack I threw together.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 16
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thanks for your help, did you notice much of a increase in power at all? i remember on the k&n site they said you get bout 13hp increase, do you think this is true or is it just some marketing garbage? was it worth the money for what you got?
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
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the 57i kit should fit my LV hey?, oh and i heard ages ago that you gotta have a heat shield on the pod, is this true?
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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The guts of it is, you don't want your air filter sucking in hot, under-bonnet, air if you can help it. De cooler de better Mon. ![]() Fredo
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 712
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So far after a week no temp issues, and took her for a good hard drive today. I havnt got anything covering it, dont think there is anything u can do for the k&n's.
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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