Originally Posted by andrew
i found this in todays gallery...
looks like dryer hose? i wonder about performance improvements or just noise increase? it looks as if it would rub on the underside of the hood. curious of results.
ANSWER:
I've tried several filters and this is the only one that will fit under the hood in this position.
On british roads (usually wet for nine months) its no good having the filter in the lower of the grill area sucking up water all the time.
I did manage to get hold of a carbon fiber race filter but as the filter housing was not cone shaped it would not fit.
The filter allows freer revving and a bit more torque especially in third (auto) above 2500 rpm.
It sounds no different to the k&n's I had fitted and as I've said it stays cool unlike the plastic housing.