power upgrade???

[maxrobin]

Is there any gain in power when instaling a induction kit/replacment air filter and "free flow" exhaust on the r 19 16v ph 1?
Why I ask this question is because on the renault tuning finland(www.rtf.fi) web site they say that these parts infact reduse the power output.
any thoghts?

 

[The T.I.B.]

iirc someone on here was told by Nick Hill at a rolling road day that in actual fact the original airbox just with a performance filter in was the best option for power.

However, I like the sound of my K&N

An exhaust pipe without the catalytic converter in it will be more powerful.

 

[Wicked Neo]

that would be me, i had the car rolling roaded and yes was told to ditch the induction kit and use the standard airbox with a performance filter.

 

[sparky33]

Cone filters give better mid range performance, as do free flow exhausts, but with that you lose some bottom end power i.e. below 3k revs.

If I had a standard air box for my Coupe I would fit it back and use a k&n panel filter

 

[maxrobin]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Pete]

If you do go for an open cone, beware which you purchase. I swapped my K&N for some cheap blue one (its was pretty and bigger) however there was a noticable drop in fuel economy. It sounds better though and no noticable performance change between the 2.

 

[ricerfuel]

Often the open cone design means hot air can often get sucked in, which as you know is not as good as cold air. The cone does give a much better sound though

 

[Chris H]

fit an IK one of the best mods for a 19 thats with extensive testing in regards to economy, power and noise

also neos bullcrap from hill power is terribly humourous.

 

[maxrobin]

Cheers! have a good weekend