K&N panel filter? N54 335i

Will maddox · 03-05-2016, 11:14 AM

Hi guys as I don't wanna go mad with modified this car I was wondering if many people use K&N panel filter and if they actually have any gains?

Dann · 03-05-2016, 12:58 PM

It will be marginal.
I've got one and it gives a tiny bit more noise but will help if remapped.

My friend has one for sale. Its 2nd hand but only £30 iirc

windymissile · 03-05-2016, 01:46 PM

No.

WM

Will maddox · 03-06-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by windymissile

No.

WM

Haha yeah kinda figured

windymissile · 03-06-2016, 01:10 PM

Not to be blunt. The mod scene for the n54 is huge. Panel filters are for corsas. Easy money gets you 400hp.

WM

Will maddox · 03-07-2016, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by windymissile

Not to be blunt. The mod scene for the n54 is huge. Panel filters are for corsas. Easy money gets you 400hp.

WM

Iv been in the modified car scene many years and spanked thousands on my previous car, don't want to go down this route on my e92, just want something subtle
Not one for 2 cone filters just plonked in the engine bay looking lost

russjonesr · 03-08-2016, 09:54 AM

there's always debate if cone's actually make any difference either...BMS claim 15hp...but I'd take that with a pinch of salt.

My opinion...would be as follows

MHD flasher is a must (JB4 depends on your plans to run meth)
Downpipes
Charge pipe
intercooler
OCC

If you don't already run a BEF then that's where to start! The MHD flasher is fantastic...and you wont get a cheaper 50-60 HP!

RajB · 03-09-2016, 01:47 AM

Unless you plan to do other mods I'd just stick to the OE filter personally as you really won't notice any difference with just that upgrade.

If you really want to though then I might have an aftermarket panel filter in the OE airbox I've got stored in the garage as I have the BMS DCI's fitted.

Will maddox · 03-09-2016, 02:37 AM

Iv already order the cable ready for the mhd flasher, how does the fuel economy suffer from the introduction of mods?

RajB · 03-09-2016, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Will maddox

Iv already order the cable ready for the mhd flasher, how does the fuel economy suffer from the introduction of mods?

Much worse as the more power you add the more you put your foot down

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Dann Major 133 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	It will be marginal. I've got one and it gives a tiny bit more noise but will help if remapped. My friend has one for sale. Its 2nd hand but only £30 iirc
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windymissile Major 67 Rep 1,431 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Not to be blunt. The mod scene for the n54 is huge. Panel filters are for corsas. Easy money gets you 400hp. WM
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russjonesr First Lieutenant 28 Rep 308 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shrewsbury iTrader: (0)	there's always debate if cone's actually make any difference either...BMS claim 15hp...but I'd take that with a pinch of salt. My opinion...would be as follows MHD flasher is a must (JB4 depends on your plans to run meth) Downpipes Charge pipe intercooler OCC If you don't already run a BEF then that's where to start! The MHD flasher is fantastic...and you wont get a cheaper 50-60 HP! __________________ Jb4 with Trebila BEF,vargas stage 2+ turbos, vrsf dp's, vrsf cp with tial bov, vrfs 7" fmic, EOS PI with BMS PI controller, RB Inlets and Outlets, bms meth kit, BMS DCI, miltek cat back, bms occ,3.5 tmap, ngk 5992 plugs, HSD coilovers, M3 rear subframe, diff, drive shafts , suspension and brakes.
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Unless you plan to do other mods I'd just stick to the OE filter personally as you really won't notice any difference with just that upgrade. If you really want to though then I might have an aftermarket panel filter in the OE airbox I've got stored in the garage as I have the BMS DCI's fitted. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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Will maddox Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 335i m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Iv already order the cable ready for the mhd flasher, how does the fuel economy suffer from the introduction of mods?
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