Aftermarket Air filter for LV focus

Kirkamus · 03-01-2010, 01:39 AM

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)

casabonka · 03-01-2010, 08:25 AM

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!

casabonka · 03-01-2010, 08:29 AM

Here is where the plug goes

819_FLY · 03-01-2010, 01:53 PM

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.

Kirkamus · 03-01-2010, 08:54 PM

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?

casabonka · 03-01-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirkamus

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?

I couldnt say how many horsepower I have gained - but def didnt gain 10% power. It is a noticeable difference though, from about 2500rpm upwards you can notice acceleration/responsiveness is better. Sound is unreal too, has a very nice roar now. for $160, it was def worth the coin for me.

Kirkamus · 04-01-2010, 02:32 AM

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?

Fredo · 04-01-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkamus

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?

Search back in this forum Mate and you'll find a heap of info on the need for shielding.

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.

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Fredo

casabonka · 05-01-2010, 12:17 AM

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.

Kirkamus · 06-01-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by casabonka

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.

thanks for your help, i just lost my 2nd job so it might be on hold for a while :(