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hoojkel · Mar 9th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Anyone replaced their existing air filter with this one from minimania?? Thinking of getting it as it appears to be a direct replacement for the old paper jcw one. Is there any noticeable noise and performance with it??

MINIMANIAUK · Mar 10th, 2008, 08:35 AM

There is a bit more induction noise/charger noise ,gains 4-5 bhp. The stock paper filters last around 15000 to 20000 miles ,but not replaced till 50000- this leads to a drop off in fuel comsumption and power. the stock filter is also throwaway and not cleanable so quite an expensive exercise over time .
you can also remove the flap at the rear of the JCW airbox ,this allows more air at the lower rpms ( this flap was only fitted to reduce noise below 4000 rpm ,as not everyone like the sound of induction noise)
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hoojkel · Mar 10th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Thanks Minimania, think i'll order me one of these and get that flap off while i'm at it.
Cheers

Mar 9th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#1
hoojkel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Belfast Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 436 Offline	JCW air filter Anyone replaced their existing air filter with this one from minimania?? Thinking of getting it as it appears to be a direct replacement for the old paper jcw one. Is there any noticeable noise and performance with it?? Attached Thumbnails

Mar 10th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 1,080 Offline	There is a bit more induction noise/charger noise ,gains 4-5 bhp. The stock paper filters last around 15000 to 20000 miles ,but not replaced till 50000- this leads to a drop off in fuel comsumption and power. the stock filter is also throwaway and not cleanable so quite an expensive exercise over time . you can also remove the flap at the rear of the JCW airbox ,this allows more air at the lower rpms ( this flap was only fitted to reduce noise below 4000 rpm ,as not everyone like the sound of induction noise) A www.minimaniauk.com

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Mar 10th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
hoojkel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Belfast Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 436 Offline	Thanks Minimania, think i'll order me one of these and get that flap off while i'm at it. Cheers

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