Hi guys, was thinking of fitting a K & N filter, but was wondering what difference do they make, advantages and disadvantages ? is this an easy mod and would i have to reset mt ECU thingy ?
Tommy
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Very easy to fit (2 mins). Makes a very slightly different engine note and slightly helps mpg IMHO. Yes, I think it's recommended to reset the ECU when you fit it to make it start learning about the improved engine breathing. Well worthwhile doing as a mod IMHO.
K&N pannel filter is really easy mod matey just straight swap, not really much advantage performance wise maybe gain 1or2 BHP maybe slightly better MPG does make the engine sound growlier IMHO but the main reason I fitted one is for £36ish they let alot more air into the engine which can only be a good thing. Defo re-set the ECU when done aswell.
QUOTE(Steviewevie @ Oct 21 2008, 12:04 PM) 
Very easy to fit (2 mins). Makes a very slightly different engine note and slightly helps mpg IMHO. Yes, I think it's recommended to reset the ECU when you fit it to make it start learning about the improved engine breathing. Well worthwhile doing as a mod IMHO.
QUOTE(andy-r @ Oct 21 2008, 12:05 PM)
K&N pannel filter is really easy mod matey just straight swap, not really much advantage performance wise maybe gain 1or2 BHP maybe slightly better MPG does make the engine sound growlier IMHO but the main reason I fitted one is for £36ish they let alot more air into the engine which can only be a good thing. Defo re-set the ECU when done aswell.
Cheers guys, think i'll do it. I remember reading a couple of posts where one said to disconect the battery to re-set the ECU and the other said take some fuses out, any ideas please.
Tommy
Another good reason (IMHO) to the K&N is that its a lifetime filter so no need to change it ever again just wash and re-oil so saves you buying a new filter every time it needs changing 
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
leave the battery removed for about 10-15min longer the better just to be sure lol
QUOTE(aztecbandit1 @ Oct 21 2008, 12:23 PM)
Another good reason (IMHO) to the K&N is that its a lifetime filter so no need to change it ever again just wash and re-oil so saves you buying a new filter every time it needs changing
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
QUOTE(Rabster @ Oct 21 2008, 12:25 PM)
leave the battery removed for about 10-15min longer the better just to be sure lol
Mmmm conflicting advise lol, if i knew what and where the ECTS and EFI fuse i would go for this option, sound alot less messier than removing battery, and me thinking it might mess up my radio
QUOTE(tommy20165 @ Oct 21 2008, 12:31 PM)
Mmmm conflicting advise lol, if i knew what and where the ECTS and EFI fuse i would go for this option, sound alot less messier than removing battery, and me thinking it might mess up my radio
They won't mess up your radio. Those fuses are in the under-bonnet fuse box, and are labelled in the inside of the lid.
Edit - sorry, just realised you probably meant that disconnecting the battery would mess up your radio.
QUOTE(tommy20165 @ Oct 21 2008, 12:01 PM)
Hi guys, was thinking of fitting a K & N filter, but was wondering what difference do they make, advantages and disadvantages ? is this an easy mod and would i have to reset mt ECU thingy ?
Tommy
absolute waste of time and moneyfitted mine ,done round trip looe cornwall no differance but had fox tyre caps nicked in looe Tommy
QUOTE(aztecbandit1 @ Oct 21 2008, 12:23 PM)
Another good reason (IMHO) to the K&N is that its a lifetime filter so no need to change it ever again just wash and re-oil so saves you buying a new filter every time it needs changing
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
This is very true, but if you replace the fuses in the wrong place you will get the engine management light come on in your dash.
As you know only to well Chris
QUOTE(mole @ Oct 23 2008, 10:56 AM)
QUOTE(aztecbandit1 @ Oct 21 2008, 12:23 PM)
Another good reason (IMHO) to the K&N is that its a lifetime filter so no need to change it ever again just wash and re-oil so saves you buying a new filter every time it needs changing
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
To reset the ecu remove the ECTS and EFI fuse for around a minute then refit easier than playing with the battery
This is very true, but if you replace the fuses in the wrong place you will get the engine management light come on in your dash.
As you know only to well Chris
can you help i have ls 400 looked in fuse box nothing marked ect what do i look for now please
I was following advice on another thread about ERROR CODE 1 on the CD Player which said that removing the ECTS and EFI fuses for 1 minute might help. Well it didn't but it did make the car go a little better. Funny, I thought, until I read this thread about K&N filters and ECU re-boot. As mine has one, fitted ages ago, all is explained.
Just wondering, if the IS200 ECU doesn't appear dynamic, maybe doing the same re-boot after filling up with super-unleaded might prove beneficially. Anybody tried this?
Just wondering, if the IS200 ECU doesn't appear dynamic, maybe doing the same re-boot after filling up with super-unleaded might prove beneficially. Anybody tried this?
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