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BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Hi! I’m a pretty new mini owner, got my Mini Cooper ’02 in December last year.

I’m now looking for some more noise to my little baby and I’m thinking of a new air intake. And found out that K&N have some nice intakes, right?
After searching the net a bit I found two different air intakes that both called them self Typhoon. My question now is which should I get for my MC and what’s the difference. Oh, and where do I get the best price?

Kit 1:
K and N Filters Mini Cooper 1.6L Short Ram Air Intake - Air Intakes

Kit 2:
K and N Filters Mini Cooper 1.6L Typhoon Air Intake Systems - Short Ram - Air Intakes

(Due to restrictions in the forum I’m not allowed to post links, but I found them on SFX Performance)

SamHarrison · Apr 13th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Look here..

http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-dr...ke-filter.html

BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 12:23 PM

Don't think that thread made me any smarter.

BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 12:25 PM

My question is more about what kit I should chose and why.

Here are the two diffrent kits:

And:

What is the difference between them?

Lewis · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlastBeat

My question is more about what kit I should chose and why.

Here are the two diffrent kits:

And:

What is the difference between them?

none, one is longer and will NOT fit!!

i have this and it is wicked

BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lewis

none, one is longer and will NOT fit!!

i have this and it is wicked

None? Than which kit should I have?
I'm totally newbie to this! help?!

minicabrio · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:05 PM

The K&N Typhoon is a very nice induction kit. I ahd one fitted to my Cooper for approximately 10,000 miles, and the noise and slightly better power pickup were great.

BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:07 PM

Exact what kit do you have? A url?

insane*mini · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:17 PM

He had the second kit you posted, the K&N Typhoon.

BlastBeat · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by insane*mini

He had the second kit you posted, the K&N Typhoon.

Oh, I see, thanks!
So is that the kit I should have for my MC 02? What's up with the other kit? Why does it exist if it doesn't fit?

envy · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:29 PM

Ok, So i was looking at the John Cooper Motorsport Cone Air Filter, although dont know when they will be back in stock!
Versus the typhoon kit, what would be better?
Im assuming the K & N - as better brand?
How much BHP would you gain from the K&N? Im assuming 5?Not that it bothers me, but rather know for insurance!
And would the sound be sporty or chavey? i dont want to go around sounding like a boy racer! i want defined sporty sound

minicabrio · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by envy

Ok, So i was looking at the John Cooper Motorsport Cone Air Filter, although dont know when they will be back in stock!
Versus the typhoon kit, what would be better?
Im assuming the K & N - as better brand?
How much BHP would you gain from the K&N? Im assuming 5?Not that it bothers me, but rather know for insurance!
And would the sound be sporty or chavey? i dont want to go around sounding like a boy racer! i want defined sporty sound

I wouldn't expect 5bhp, maybe 2 or 3 bhp. The sound is only present when you have the accelerator depressed. When coasting, there is very little induction, thus no noise. The sound is not too 'chavvy', the car takes on a nice deep throaty sound when accelerating.

The main difference I found was lower down the rev range. Much more low speed pickup.

minicabrio · Apr 13th, 2006, 01:39 PM

If price is an issue.... the K&N 57i is almost as good and costs less

Apr 13th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#1
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	What K&N filter for my MC? Hi! I’m a pretty new mini owner, got my Mini Cooper ’02 in December last year. I’m now looking for some more noise to my little baby and I’m thinking of a new air intake. And found out that K&N have some nice intakes, right? After searching the net a bit I found two different air intakes that both called them self Typhoon. My question now is which should I get for my MC and what’s the difference. Oh, and where do I get the best price? Kit 1: K and N Filters Mini Cooper 1.6L Short Ram Air Intake - Air Intakes Kit 2: K and N Filters Mini Cooper 1.6L Typhoon Air Intake Systems - Short Ram - Air Intakes (Due to restrictions in the forum I’m not allowed to post links, but I found them on SFX Performance)

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lewis Charity Hero Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 68 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlastBeat My question is more about what kit I should chose and why. Here are the two diffrent kits: And: What is the difference between them? none, one is longer and will NOT fit!! i have this and it is wicked do dod do do do, im lovin it

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
insane*mini polizei -NAM and Focaljet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 05:31 PM Posts: 552 Offline	He had the second kit you posted, the K&N Typhoon. "Gizmo" - 03' IB/B MCS!

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Apr 13th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
SamHarrison Javelin Sam Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Look here.. http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-dr...ke-filter.html

Apr 13th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Don't think that thread made me any smarter.

Apr 13th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	My question is more about what kit I should chose and why. Here are the two diffrent kits: And: What is the difference between them?

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lewis none, one is longer and will NOT fit!! i have this and it is wicked None? Than which kit should I have? I'm totally newbie to this! help?!

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 15,996 Offline	The K&N Typhoon is a very nice induction kit. I ahd one fitted to my Cooper for approximately 10,000 miles, and the noise and slightly better power pickup were great.

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Exact what kit do you have? A url?

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
BlastBeat In Love! Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *insanemini** He had the second kit you posted, the K&N Typhoon. Oh, I see, thanks! So is that the kit I should have for my MC 02? What's up with the other kit? Why does it exist if it doesn't fit?

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Ok, So i was looking at the John Cooper Motorsport Cone Air Filter, although dont know when they will be back in stock! Versus the typhoon kit, what would be better? Im assuming the K & N - as better brand? How much BHP would you gain from the K&N? Im assuming 5?Not that it bothers me, but rather know for insurance! And would the sound be sporty or chavey? i dont want to go around sounding like a boy racer! i want defined sporty sound

Apr 13th, 2006, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 15,996 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by envy Ok, So i was looking at the John Cooper Motorsport Cone Air Filter, although dont know when they will be back in stock! Versus the typhoon kit, what would be better? Im assuming the K & N - as better brand? How much BHP would you gain from the K&N? Im assuming 5?Not that it bothers me, but rather know for insurance! And would the sound be sporty or chavey? i dont want to go around sounding like a boy racer! i want defined sporty sound I wouldn't expect 5bhp, maybe 2 or 3 bhp. The sound is only present when you have the accelerator depressed. When coasting, there is very little induction, thus no noise. The sound is not too 'chavvy', the car takes on a nice deep throaty sound when accelerating. The main difference I found was lower down the rev range. Much more low speed pickup.

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Apr 13th, 2006, 01:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 15,996 Offline	If price is an issue.... the K&N 57i is almost as good and costs less