k+N filter to carb

[1982mini/evs]

ello another question if anyone could help would be much appreciated, im wanting to put my air filter behind carb ive seen lots of pics of this was just wandering if its easy enough to do and if you need to buy extra brackets or anything need modified thanks.

[minipete]

If you buy a K&N just remove the elbow on the rear of the carb and bolt the K&N on simple.

[Skyedriver]

Or possibly better, buy a K+N filter that goes inside the original plastic housing. Standard look then, no mods.

[FWDRacer]

minipete said:

If you buy a K&N just remove the elbow on the rear of the carb and bolt the K&N on simple.

Nope - not simple. The increase in air will lean the car out and it'll run like a dog. A new needle (richer - AAB or similar) and trip to the rollers is required even for the most basic filter swap. You'll be hugely disappointed otherwise.

The K&N element in the standard filter casing (suggested above) is good compromise.

[Chuggaboom]

[quote=FWDRacerNope - not simple. The increase in air will lean the car out and it'll run like a dog. A new needle (richer - AAB or similar) and trip to the rollers is required even for the most basic filter swap. You'll be hugely disappointed otherwise.

The K&N element in the standard filter casing (suggested above) is good compromise.
[/quote]Correct...been there many years ago and that was what happened. Can't say about the needle thogh but it would definitely need a different one, even if only the filter swap was done.

[MiniMan64]

Much better to fit the K&N as part of a full Stage 1 kit supplied from one of the major Mini suppliers which will include a decent exhaust and manifold system. Then get it retuned for the full benefits.

[1982mini/evs]

thanks guys 4 that