So which is best for performance?

[I want a T5]

Panel filter or induction kit (cone filter)?

I understand that a panel filter will be less conspicuous from a noise point of view but that doesn't bother me.

Opinions welcomed before I start going mad on Ebay/traders!!!

[p fandango]

i've tried many different sealed & open cone filter combinations, my best 1/4mile time was with an open Pipercross cone. Any heat build-up will soon disperse once you start moving

[t5_monkey]

If you want power get a CAIS or panel filter for the existing set up.

For Noise - K&N

[p fandango]

For Noise - K&N

i noticed a big improvement going from a K&N 57i to Pipercross. As said the K&N just added noise, the Pipercross freed the revs up

[tim15888]

k&n panel filter or other make panel filter mate. ££££ all the rest off... I tried a few cones on mine inc 57i kit, and all that happens is everytime you hit traffic on a warm day, the heat soak will ruin your MAF. I went through about 10, too the point where I carry a spare or 2 on me. Not needed to change it scince putting my K&N panel filter in though. Mine is the fly by wire with the newer shape maf in it, but my mate has an R-reg with the old shape maf in it and the same happened to his with a cone filter, even though he put a really gay bonnet vent over the top of it...

[daza-b]

k&n panel filter or other make panel filter mate. ££££ all the rest off... I tried a few cones on mine inc 57i kit, and all that happens is everytime you hit traffic on a warm day, the heat soak will ruin your MAF. I went through about 10, too the point where I carry a spare or 2 on me. Not needed to change it scince putting my K&N panel filter in though. Mine is the fly by wire with the newer shape maf in it, but my mate has an R-reg with the old shape maf in it and the same happened to his with a cone filter, even though he put a really gay bonnet vent over the top of it...

put a fan under it haha

[tim15888]

Haha, I almost did that! Bought a pc fan. Was easier just to panel filter it up though, and really not much different at all.

[t5_monkey]

i noticed a big improvement going from a K&N 57i to Pipercross. As said the K&N just added noise, the Pipercross freed the revs up

I want the GGR CAIS intake from the Focus... but it's £500

Apparently on Nosh's it had 22bhp more with the GGR CAIS on compared to K&N!

[tim15888]

22bhp? Cant see that, no way. Is it a ram air system?

[tim15888]

Just looked it up, looks dead easy to make. Well if it's the same as the one for the fiesta. I have a lathe at work aswell, might make one for my origeonal K&N cone, it's just a K&N with a bellend that goes round it to erect cold air into it

[I want a T5]

I'll probably go with a panel.

I remeber hearing about drilling holes in the air box.......is this good or an urban myth?

[I want a T5]

Are there any other is mods I can do as well as exhaust and induction before I get the re map/ECU??

[p fandango]

I want the GGR CAIS intake from the Focus... but it's £500

Apparently on Nosh's it had 22bhp more with the GGR CAIS on compared to K&N!

i had a £300 Pipercross Viper & made no difference to having there open cone. 22bhp, was that on a Maha dyno lol

[I want a T5]

And yes guys, I will be making the brakes and suspension is tip top condition!

[p fandango]

I remeber hearing about drilling holes in the air box.......is this good or an urban myth?

if your going to drill the air box & get the air from the engine bay you might as well get a cone filter, getting the air from exactly the same place

[tim15888]

if your going to drill the air box & get the air from the engine bay you might as well get a cone filter, getting the air from exactly the same place

Don't do anything drastic, drilling holes in the airbox is a silly thing to do... people who want a cone, but don't want to buy one do things like that...

[Peanut1]

Defo K&N panel for me!! Not heard good things about the cones on these and alos the same on the M3 too!!!

[tim15888]

Defo K&N panel for me!! Not heard good things about the cones on these and alos the same on the M3 too!!!

Have you got an M3? How does it compare to a T5?

[t5_monkey]

i had a £300 Pipercross Viper & made no difference to having there open cone. 22bhp, was that on a Maha dyno lol

haha well they did sell it to him! so you do wonder...

[p fandango]

k&n panel filter or other make panel filter mate. ££££ all the rest off... I tried a few cones on mine inc 57i kit, and all that happens is everytime you hit traffic on a warm day, the heat soak will ruin your MAF. I went through about 10, too the point where I carry a spare or 2 on me. Not needed to change it scince putting my K&N panel filter in though. Mine is the fly by wire with the newer shape maf in it, but my mate has an R-reg with the old shape maf in it and the same happened to his with a cone filter, even though he put a really gay bonnet vent over the top of it...

i've had my T-5 over 12years, lost count of how many different cone-filter/airbox combinations i've been thru (even tried using no filter) & still on my original MAF sensor. You were remembering to plug the MAF in? lol