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Title: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 12:01:52
HI, has anybody bought and fitted a performance filter or induction kit to a 2.0 16v,if so where can i get one and how much,thanks. :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: markey mark on 02 July 2008, 12:04:07
same fitment as a vectra fella  :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 12:05:36
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same fitment as a vectra fella  :y
spot on thanks
 :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: rickyboy on 02 July 2008, 12:24:22
Heard people mentioning it's a bad idea to get a cone filter which has to be oiled.  Very bad for the MAF sensor.  So be warned!
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 12:28:40
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Heard people mentioning it's a bad idea to get a cone filter which has to be oiled.  Very bad for the MAF sensor.  So be warned!
i might just get a replacement performance panel filter then thanks for the advice its appreciated
 :y :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: 106rallye on 02 July 2008, 12:37:38
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Heard people mentioning it's a bad idea to get a cone filter which has to be oiled.  Very bad for the MAF sensor.  So be warned!
i might just get a replacement performance panel filter then thanks for the advice its appreciated
 :y :y

replacement performance panel filters can be oiled as well, I know the K&N ones are.
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 12:41:59
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Heard people mentioning it's a bad idea to get a cone filter which has to be oiled.  Very bad for the MAF sensor.  So be warned!
i might just get a replacement performance panel filter then thanks for the advice its appreciated
 :y :y

replacement performance panel filters can be oiled as well, I know the K&N ones are.
so do you reckon i should just leave it standard??? :-/
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: jonathanh on 02 July 2008, 13:02:41
yep - I think the filter is pretty free flowing and the same as on all models so if it can cope with the flow on a 3.0 I would guess that there's not much improvement to be had from standard.

ever thought of a V6?
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 16:04:29
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yep - I think the filter is pretty free flowing and the same as on all models so if it can cope with the flow on a 3.0 I would guess that there's not much improvement to be had from standard.

ever thought of a V6?
thats why i joined this forum common sense prevails i,ll leave it standard,thanks,, a v6 would be nice again i had one a couple of years back a cdx.!!!! :y :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: achoo81 on 02 July 2008, 20:29:10
I have a Pipercross free flow filter on my 3.0 ltr MV6 and it appears to have made some difference it's smoother and seems to have better acceleration, the other beauty of them is you never have to replace them just wash them in soapy water dry them and reoil them, no more buying air filters.
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2008, 20:37:32
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I have a Pipercross free flow filter on my 3.0 ltr MV6 and it appears to have made some difference it's smoother and seems to have better acceleration, the other beauty of them is you never have to replace them just wash them in soapy water dry them and reoil them, no more buying air filters.
I've yet to see an aftermarket filter that makes a positive improvement, as the std one is bloody massive anyway.  Most have a detrimental affect on perfromance, though the noise may make you think otherwise.  On the bigger engines, there is more to be gained (and lost), unlike the OP's 2.0l.

As you're running an oiled filter, just be careful, as the expensive MAFs don't like the oil.

Hence I stick to the std, genuine part...
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 20:37:34
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I have a Pipercross free flow filter on my 3.0 ltr MV6 and it appears to have made some difference it's smoother and seems to have better acceleration, the other beauty of them is you never have to replace them just wash them in soapy water dry them and reoil them, no more buying air filters.
food for thought i,ll look into it and see what happens thanks  mate:y :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: BIGHUCK on 02 July 2008, 20:42:54
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I have a Pipercross free flow filter on my 3.0 ltr MV6 and it appears to have made some difference it's smoother and seems to have better acceleration, the other beauty of them is you never have to replace them just wash them in soapy water dry them and reoil them, no more buying air filters.
I've yet to see an aftermarket filter that makes a positive improvement, as the std one is bloody massive anyway.  Most have a detrimental affect on perfromance, though the noise may make you think otherwise.  On the bigger engines, there is more to be gained (and lost), unlike the OP's 2.0l.

As you're running an oiled filter, just be careful, as the expensive MAFs don't like the oil.

Hence I stick to the std, genuine part...
your right its cheaper to buy an air filter than the maf sensor!!i,ll just leave well alone and probably get another v6 in a few months to satisfy my need for speed!! cheers mate  :y :y
Title: Re: PERFORMANCE FILTERS FOR 2.0 16V
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2008, 20:47:03
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I have a Pipercross free flow filter on my 3.0 ltr MV6 and it appears to have made some difference it's smoother and seems to have better acceleration, the other beauty of them is you never have to replace them just wash them in soapy water dry them and reoil them, no more buying air filters.
I've yet to see an aftermarket filter that makes a positive improvement, as the std one is bloody massive anyway.  Most have a detrimental affect on perfromance, though the noise may make you think otherwise.  On the bigger engines, there is more to be gained (and lost), unlike the OP's 2.0l.

As you're running an oiled filter, just be careful, as the expensive MAFs don't like the oil.

Hence I stick to the std, genuine part...
your right its cheaper to buy an air filter than the maf sensor!!i,ll just leave well alone and probably get another v6 in a few months to satisfy my need for speed!! cheers mate  :y :y
Not a huge amount to be done on 2.0l performance wise without spending a bucketload...  ...breather and throttle body cleaner is one freebie worth doing, as well as lots of lovely oil changes