K series air filters

[chris d]

I have just bought my first Caterham, a 2002 1.6 K-series and was hoping someone could recommend a performance air filter to replace the worn existing standard Caterham one.

 

Thanks.

[Roadsport06]

I brought an air filter from pipercross whilst on my build, as mine is a 1.8 non vvc but with the vvc plenum with the Caterham air filter it was rubbing on the brake pipe running on the footwell.

Go to pipercross.net and have a look. Then give them a call as they are very helpful.

I paid £50, I don't know if the airfilter makes any difference in performance but I didnt want a leaky brake pipe

 

BRG and Yellow nose VU06 XZX

 

[CageyH]

Should be able to get a K&N cheaper than £50.

You need one with a 76mm inlet.

Either an RB-0900 or RB-0910 from here if you want a round one, depending on power output.

 

If it is a standard 1.6, the RB-0900 should be fine

 

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[tricky dicky]

Caterham one is a pipercross if I'm not mistaken, I'm sure the std unit is less than £50.

Rich

[Roadsport06]

Your right, the standard one is pipercross and probably less than £20 even, mine was the carbon fibre velocity intake on as it narrowed on the end so didnt rub my brake pipe.

 

BRG and Yellow nose VU06 XZX

 

[Shaun_E]

The standard Caterham air filter for K-series engines is from Pipercross and is good for well over 200bhp (works fine on my 227bhp engine) and is £31.73 from Caterham (see here). Alternatively you can clean and re-oil the one you have but for the price it's probably not worth it.

 

Yellow SL #32

[7 wonders of the world]

Chris,

 

I've got a brand new Caterham air filter for sale if your interested, it is, as previously stated made by Pipercross and is easily suitable for 200BHP.

 

Drop me a mail if your interested.

 

cheers