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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:41 pm 
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I need a K&N Filter for my 1.5" SU

Where can I get one in sydney?

Or, is there a better filter I can get for an 1.5" SU?

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:38 pm 
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adamstuart wrote:
I need a K&N Filter for my 1.5" SU

Where can I get one in sydney?

Or, is there a better filter I can get for an 1.5" SU?

Cheers

Adam,
Read this article by Keith Calver and then tell me you still want one.
Bottom line- a std HS4 donut filter with a few holes added to the case outperforms a K&N on the dyno. :wink:
http://www.minimania.com/web/SCatagory/ ... ticleV.cfm

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:41 pm 
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drmini in aust wrote:
adamstuart wrote:
I need a K&N Filter for my 1.5" SU

Where can I get one in sydney?

Or, is there a better filter I can get for an 1.5" SU?

Cheers

Adam,
Read this article by Keith Calver and then tell me you still want one.
Bottom line- a std HS4 donut filter with a few holes added to the case outperforms a K&N on the dyno. :wink:
http://www.minimania.com/web/SCatagory/ ... ticleV.cfm

He might not want to drive on a dyno. :mrgreen:

Which is better on the road? Filter efficiency?


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Probably the donut filter does better- if you MUST have a K&N, I'd fit their replacement element into the stock case.
Best of both worlds then.
IMO the conical K&N is too small (for bigger motors anyhow). Not enough area...

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I always worry about the lack of surface area in a lot of filters, even some of the paper filters are not made properly and only a small part of the paper is actually being used.


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Standard donut filter with some holes in it sounds good to me then!

Will dig out the old filter housing tomorrow.
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Unfortunately there are no "stock" filter cases for twin 1.5s. I (or rather the local dyno) found 2hp when we replaced my home made case (2 flat panels sandwiching a pair of XU1 paper filters) with a pair of K&N cones.

I haven't done the maths but I would suggest any concerns do not involve issues of filter area.

Cheers, Ian


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