Re: 10v air filter upgrades?

[Brendan/Coolian <coolian@thecia.net>]

I went with the K&N, noticed a slight difference, and still had the money 
in the bank that I DIDN'T spend on some custom job.

Brendan

At 02:25 PM 2/18/99 -0500, Wm. Josiah Erikson wrote:
>I'm curious, too. I was considering putting a K&N in, since my air
>filter needs replacing anyway. Does anybody think that this will cause
>any more benefits than a filter that lasts practically forever?
>    -Josiah
>
>todd@qualmedoregon.com wrote:
>
>> I'm curious: how many people have upgraded the air filter
>> setup on a 10v?  I have an '84 4kq and am investigating my
>> options for putting in a high-flow filter.  So far, the
>> easy way seems to be either punching holes in the stock
>> airbox, or buying the contraption from Blaufergnugen!(TM)
>> that clips on to replace most of the factory unit.  Has
>> anyone used this thing?  I'm looking to gain horsepower
>> (and, yes, to sound more "aggressive" under acceleration).
>> I'm especially interested in devising a custom setup with
>> a cone-type filter: what kind of ductwork can I use, how
>> would I attach it to the intake, and where under the hood
>> is a good high-pressure spot to locate it?
>

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Brendan Barry
Quincy, Massachusetts
1987 Audi 4000 Quattro
Tornado Red, with grey cloth interior
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Mods:
K&N Filter
ATE Powerdics
Steel brake lines (soon)
H&R-Boge TG-Strut Brace (soon)
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