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K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2003 11:44 pm
by dog
The local Audi people don't service K&N filters so I have changed back to genuine. I am not sure if K&N makes any difference. My only problem is that lately I cant get better than 5.7s for 0-100. Although the tempreture is getting higher, about 24 degrees in Sydney.When I did 5.2 it was in Melbourne and 14 degrees only.
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:19 am
by Ozz
You don't need K&N but better engine management, 5.XX is [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 6:32 am
by kiwi_mtm
You don't need K&N but better engine management, 5.XX is [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]
Do have a 600hp S4 !!
[img]images/graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img]
What size turbos do you have in that puppy. List out what you've done, i'm keen to hear!!
Dog, how are you measuring your 0>100 ?
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:10 pm
by dog
With a G-tech.
I can't make it go any faster than 5.2. But I do not sidestep the clutch either. Any suggestions about take off technics are welcome.
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:12 pm
by dog
Jaroslaw, I thought your car was blue from the RS4.0rg timees...
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:02 pm
by Sql_PL
well, i think i have seen one blue rs4 from Poland on rs4.org messageboard... [img]images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:41 pm
by quattropaul
Well i've fitted a K&N Filter to my S2 and i'm well pleased with it.There is a definate improvement in throttle response and a slight improvement in fuel consumption too [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 1:04 am
by DAVIDP20V
Is that a panel filter or Induction cone thing. because i thought there were problems with heat from turbo ? [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]
is this the same with s4's rs4's etc ?
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 1:20 pm
by Dippy
Dog,
The S4/S4 ECU works rather differently from many other Audi turbos. Located at the throttle body is a pressure sensor. The ECU uses this to sensor (amongst others) to control the wastegates in order to achieve exactly the demanded boost. So unless your car is modified such that the turbos are stuggling to achieve the demanded boost (in which case you'd probably be risking the engine!), there is no performance advantage of increasing induction airflow rate. I would agree that it could give a reliability advantage, unless of course the filter is oiled, which increases the risk of MAF contamination.
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 10:24 pm
by johneroberts
In a word "NO" its not essential but it just makes it feel better [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Personally ive always used K&N s in all may cars and i sware by um
Cheers
jr
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 12:02 am
by DAVIDP20V
john, is that a panel filter ? or the other type ? [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:45 am
by PhilT
We use the panels in the RS4. The Induction kits will suffer from the underbonnet heat.
Re: K&N, is it worth it?
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 2:22 pm
by dog
Very interesting point Dippy!
Must check it out!