K & N 9N Panel Filter?

[Celestine]

I stumbled across this K & N panel filter, part number 33-2920. According to K & N it is meant to be the panel filter for the 1.4L and 1.6L 9N Polo's. Is there any confirmation on whether or not this is a legitimate panel filter to suit the 1.6L? From what I can judge of the enlarged photos, this seems to fit the bill of all the characteristics of the current factory filter.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2920

This isnt a stocked item in Australia, but if this IS the panel filter for the 9N, then I think this might be a cheap performance mod that might not give significant gains, but may help the car run better and more efficiently (and it's not as if it doesnt run efficiently now).

[WRXconvert]

As you stated it may not give you much more POWER, but it should give you better throttle response. I guess the 1.6 is the same as any other Normally aspirated motor, in that if you upgrade the intake AND exhaust it should give you a little bit of power. Have a look and see if any O/S companies make extractors. even a cat back exhaust would help.

[James]

rocket inustries says thet they will have 33-2920 in australia in march.

[dodgeGTI]

hey guys, this thread will have some useful details on the K&N filters.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ighlight=k%26N

[Sharkie]

Polo GTI K&N filter on ebay.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...260#post155260

[dodgeGTI]

That's my mate selling it..

[Flaps]

I have one of these in my car - http://www.pipercross.net/panelfilte...2=628&app=3017

http://www.pipercross.net/panelfilte...ountry=AU&id=9

Seems to go ok.

[Sharkie]

I don't mind a Pipercross. Had 1 in my VR6.

Is it still a foam filter and how much ?

[Flaps]

Yes it's a foam filter.

Sorry don't know the price. Was already in the car when I bought it that's why I posted the 2nd link.

[Sharkie]

Good thing about the foam filters is the absence of any oil. No chance of affecting the MAF.

Personally I don't believe the oiled filters (K&N, BMC etc) will affect the MAF anyway.