K&N Filter Help

LGarltok on 10/11/2016 - 04:09

I have a 1.8L 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer and i'm trying to find the appropriate K&N filter for it. Their site's search feature comes up with none, and I was wondering if there might be a suitable one shared by a similar model or something.

A local car shop told me the model 33-2105 is appropriate, but they'd need to order it in and theirs would cost twice the price of ordering it online. I know if I buy it through them I'm covered if they gave me the wrong one but I don't want to pay twice the retail because it's "special order"

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    • Garltok on 10/11/2016 - 05:20

      See it lists as being suitable for the 2000 1.8L or the 2002 1.3L and 1.6L but not the 1.8L. Is it the same engine?

      • PJC on 10/11/2016 - 05:46

        No idea. You could consider a Ryco.
        http://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue/application/index/ma…

        • Garltok on 10/11/2016 - 12:12

          Are they paper filters? They certainly are more affordable

      • Well Wasted on 11/11/2016 - 21:37

        get one from Repco… if it doesn't fit, you can take it back… resize and replace… or refund. not sure what state your in but the state i live in doesn't allow you to use pod filters (round intake pipe end cap) you have to use the stock airbox (square) filters. wait for their %20 off w-ends and hope it's in stock… (order it in and don't pick it up… it will probably be put on the store stock shelf… in stock). i bet the salesperson will even try to size match to your old paper filter.

  • JimB on 10/11/2016 - 09:26
    +3

    K&N filters provide marginal gains (and possibly less filtration) over a paper filter for even the most powerful cars.

    For a 1.8L n/a engine, why bother?

    Just get a cheap paper filter.

  • nafe on 10/11/2016 - 10:15
    +3

    Not worth spending the extra. No real gains over your ordinary paper filter for majority of cars - particularly stock econoboxes.

  • picklewizard on 10/11/2016 - 10:51
    +2

    Dude seriously, do NOT waste your money. K&N filters are a scam. Especially for a little buzzbox like yours - please, don't waste your money!

    • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 13:17

      Not a scam if used for the right application.

      • picklewizard on 10/11/2016 - 13:20

        The fact that a K&N filter even exists for a stock Lancer indicates that yes, it is a scam!

        • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 16:01

          Do the lancer and evo variant use the same style airbox?

        • picklewizard on 10/11/2016 - 21:29

          @Hotkolbas:

          Highly unlikely, one's turbo, one's not.

        • Well Wasted on 11/11/2016 - 21:18

          .?. lancer's are used as rally cars… i'm sure ralliart will be able to help you. ( for a price ) might be better to talk to a mechanical or combustion engineer… if you want an informed and unbiased opinion. they don't just make aftermarket performance parts for $50'000 status symbols.

  • Well Wasted on 10/11/2016 - 11:29

    i put a 2 and a half inch exhaust and a square KN filter in a stock 4ltr ford…5 years ago. best thing i ever did. paper filters should be replaced yearly (at 20 bucks each, would equal $100 over 5 years) i paid 100 for the KN filter. it tow's better… uses less fuel and sounds sweet. the filters also last for the life of the car… which is good if you intend on keeping a vehicle for it's usable life.

    • outlander on 10/11/2016 - 13:06
      +1

      Same here. I put a K&N filter on my car and from the savings on petrol alone it pays for it self. It also put my cancer into remission, fixed my house plumbing AND gave me a pony. Well worth the $95 I paid for it

      The facts speak for themselves gentlemen

    • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 13:18

      Got to clean and re oil after 15000km.

  • urzu on 10/11/2016 - 11:33

    I fitted a pod filter to my 2010 focus for fun and couldn't find the right parts either. In the end I bought various bits and bolted them in the factory air box. It was a fun project, but nothing more. In fact, I'm considering reverting back to the paper filter: although I get slightly throatier engine sound, it's still a puny 2L. Fuel economy is worse from 9.4L/100 urban to 9.7L/100 and power feels unchanged.

  • Garltok on 10/11/2016 - 12:13

    Thanks all, I was asking because i'm considering getting a straight through exhaust and wanted something with better airflow to help benefit from it. Someone mentioned ryco filters, which are certainly more affordable. What are they like? Are they paper of fabric like the K&N?

    • picklewizard on 10/11/2016 - 13:23
      +2

      Ryco make paper filters, which are what you should be using.

      K&N and other oiled filters have been shown to be detrimental in circumstances; the oil treatment applied tot he filter material can collect on your airflow meter, which will give false readings, and potentially make your car run rich (worse fuel economy) or lean (better fuel economy because your engine will pop and you'll be walking.)

      I cannot stress enough that you will be wasting money on a K&N.

      • Garltok on 10/11/2016 - 16:48

        Ok cheers, I'll avoid it. I was sceptical thinking it was a trick to spend money and I guess I was right.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 15:02
    +1

    If paper filters are good enough for Red Bull and other V8 race cars I think they would be good enough for a 1.8L shit box.

    As for doing the exhaust, forget it.

    Anyone remember Hyclone? https://www.hicloneqld.com/ Another rip of.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 12:05

      The concept works but would greatly differ from application to application but when you introduce bends and variations in sizes it will reduce effectiveness.

  • ozeebee on 12/11/2016 - 02:11
    +1

    It's cheaper to buy a K&N sticker to stick on your car. Worth more HP and street cred. IMO.

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