K&N for LV XR5t

brendan88 · 27-08-2011, 01:34 PM

Hey i was just wondering if anyone has bought one and whether its even worth buying?

**DJM83** · 27-08-2011, 01:40 PM

Nope, well yeah they are ok, but it still retains the factory airbox, better off getting something like a simota (I have one) or if the budget will stretch go a Dreamscience or GGR intake.

In Focus · 27-08-2011, 06:52 PM

It's the same filter that's used for the standard Focus. E-2993 is the code you're looking for. Make sure it's a cylinder rather than a panel.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?prod=e-2993

marg99 · 27-08-2011, 07:59 PM

Looks like the same one they use in the TDCI,. Which no after market people make in Australia. Cost about $40 from Ford

WILDB · 28-08-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

It's the same filter that's used for the standard Focus. E-2993 is the code you're looking for. Make sure it's a cylinder rather than a panel.

Incorrect, it is a panel type filter - completely different to anything in other Focus'.

It is the same as what's used in the current Volvo S30/40 5 cyl vehicles. 33-2873.

I agree with DJ though, something like a Simota will help no end, a bit more of an outlay but well worth it.

In Focus · 28-08-2011, 12:31 PM

My mistake, I was thinking of the RS, which DOES have the cylindrical one.

XR5-Boy · 29-08-2011, 04:38 PM

I had the KnN in my car for about a year.

Yes the panel filter does work. You will get louder induction noise as well (but not as loud as a full CAI system).

There's a noticeable increase in top end performance

Russ · 29-08-2011, 07:11 PM

I have the cylinder type K & N fitted to my Zetec and that along with a sports muffler has made a noticeable difference to the engine, much smoother down low and picks up quicker up top as well. I consider it to be a good cheap upgrade and money well spent

vhcbm · 29-08-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

I have the cylinder type K & N fitted to my Zetec and that along with a sports muffler has made a noticeable difference to the engine, much smoother down low and picks up quicker up top as well. I consider it to be a good cheap upgrade and money well spent

I've always thought they had to be in a box or enclosed in some sort of form to be legal in Australia...

I suppose you could always say the bonnet is its enclosure though

**DJM83** · 29-08-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vhcbm

I've always thought they had to be in a box or enclosed in some sort of form to be legal in Australia...

I suppose you could always say the bonnet is its enclosure though

The simota on an XR5T is cylindrical, and its enclosed. Heres mine

Russ · 29-08-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vhcbm

I've always thought they had to be in a box or enclosed in some sort of form to be legal in Australia...

I suppose you could always say the bonnet is its enclosure though

Mine is enclosed in the original airbox, the car was fitted with a paper cylinder type filter as standard on my model and the K & N filter (E - 2993) is a direct replacement.

In Focus · 29-08-2011, 09:01 PM

Tell me a bit about the sports muffler, Russ. After I get the suspension sorted, I'm looking to do something about the exhaust, which will about see me out for mods. The thing is, I'm not sure where to start on the exhaust, what I should be considering etc.

Russ · 29-08-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

Tell me a bit about the sports muffler, Russ. After I get the suspension sorted, I'm looking to do something about the exhaust, which will about see me out for mods. The thing is, I'm not sure where to start on the exhaust, what I should be considering etc.

Mate from what I was advised by the guys in 2 different exhaust shops going any bigger than 2" will not give you any more power but would be louder. I wanted to keep it fairly subtle but with a nice note and no in cabin drone. I only had the rear muffler replaced with a powerflow sports muffler (similar to magnaflow apparently) I was going to have the resonator replaced as well but as I didn't want it loud they suggested I hear it with just the muffler changed first and then if I wanted it done they could do the resonator as well. I was really pleased with the result with just the rear muffler changed and when I asked if I could expect any extra power to be gained by changing the resonator as well they told me no it would only make it louder. Just out of curiosity I dropped into another exhaust place (totally random) on the way home after the install and asked the same question regarding the resonator and any expected performance gains to which he also replied no. He said that the resonators fitted to the Focus and most cars nowadays have very little restriction and are basically a straight through pipe with heaps of fibreglass etc... sound deadening materials fitted internally, the longer the resonator the quieter it makes the system but thats pretty much all they do. Anyway all up it cost me $270 installed which also included a nice stainless tip I selected off the wall in the shop. Obviously gains can be had by fitting high flow cats and a set of headers but from past experience you will probably end up with engine warning lights flashing at you left right and centre if you do, not something I'm prepared to do at this early stage of ownership as I value my new car warranty. Hope this helps you with your decision, if you have any other questions about it PM me if you like. Cheers

Sorry to the OP for the thread hijack but as it is still sort of related to the original question it might be helpful to others considering an exhaust upgrade as well.

In Focus · 29-08-2011, 10:24 PM

Thanks for your input, Russ. Not interested in mega-decibels. The sound of the K&N and my shortened intake give me the right mix: quiet at normal throttle, a bit of a growl when the ankle is flexed some more. A little bit of extra oomph and/or growl would do me, and like you the warranty is still in the back of my mind.

In Focus · 30-08-2011, 08:12 PM

Got a quote for $300 for a sports muffler and 2 or 2.25" exhaust in pressed iron. $500 for a stainless steel. Worth the extra? The car does about 180-200km a week, about half of which is only 5-8km trips.

Russ · 30-08-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

Got a quote for $300 for a sports muffler and 2 or 2.25" exhaust in pressed iron. $500 for a stainless steel. Worth the extra? The car does about 180-200km a week, about half of which is only 5-8km trips.

Mine is in stainless, but they kept the original muffler which was basically new anyway so they could resell it easily. I would go with the stainless if you can afford to but try to get them to throw in a nice stainless tip for that price

In Focus · 30-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Ok, I'm convinced. The stainless should look better for longer, too.

At the rate it's taking the German/Australian postal system to send my Eibach springs, I'll have the exhaust done before the suspension.

frozen xr5 · 30-08-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

Ok, I'm convinced. The stainless should look better for longer, too.

At the rate it's taking the German/Australian postal system to send my Eibach springs, I'll have the exhaust done before the suspension.

let me guess europeanparts and regular mail? if yes i did the same and it took 7 weeks until i got my springs. i should have paid the extra 20 or 30 euros for the higher priority postage

shane

In Focus · 30-08-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by frozen xr5

let me guess europeanparts and regular mail? if yes i did the same and it took 7 weeks until i got my springs. i should have paid the extra 20 or 30 euros for the higher priority postage

shane

Yep. 3 weeks and counting. Must be going by rowboat...