Fitting K&N Conical Filter.

MexXxentric · 6th June 2006, 23:21

Hi experts....

I got K&N conical filter-RC 3600 for my palio 1.2 sport.
Got the filter alone for 4.5k, without flange.

I got it fitted today from a local workshop with a fabricated flange(Iam not sure if it can be called flange).
I feel a light change in the air induction sound and some improvement in perfomance at speeds above 70kmph

I've uploaded the image.

Is the installation okay/correct??
Plz shower in ur suggestions.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31432.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sree0131qw.jpg

Quickview---
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31433.jpg

Drive safe,
SREE

jkdas · 6th June 2006, 23:27

Well its not just a local workshop, Its 'My TVS'

What I was suggest frm Methodsonline for my Xing

the suitable filter is RU-3550 (Rs. 3190/-)
The intake pipe is Rs. 1100/-
The flange is Rs. 1400/-

Tool · 7th June 2006, 08:33

hello.. umm can you post some better pics.. but from what i can see the intake pipe and flange are not correct.. get the original ones from k & n.. they are matched to give the best performance..
hope this helped..

killjoy · 7th June 2006, 10:28

bad job, can do a much better job, like jkdas says you can pick the original from methods or any of the dealers in bangalore

Raps · 7th June 2006, 12:39

Sorry to say this,

Its definetly a bad job, You get better intake pipe, this custom made is pretty bad and also might affect your performance. With quality pipe you can feel the difference in performance

makaveli · 10th June 2006, 13:07

RF-1049, RU4950 fits Palio atleast thats what Methods recommend. Always buy your airfilter from an authorized dealer. You get warranty and they do correct installation.

jkdas · 10th June 2006, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by makaveli

RF-1049, RU4950 fits Palio atleast thats what Methods recommend. Always buy your airfilter from an authorized dealer. You get warranty and they do correct installation.

whts the difference between these?

makaveli · 10th June 2006, 14:09

RF1049 and RU4950 are part numbers. These filters are specifically designed for certain cars. You cannot just fit any filter. RU-3550 for example is a smaller filter and it fits a santro, zen, alto. The difference between the two filters is that RF1049 requires a flange and RU4950 requires a s.s.pipe. Just different type of installation.

aZa · 10th June 2006, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

What I was suggest frm Methodsonline for my Xing

the suitable filter is RU-3550 (Rs. 3190/-)
The intake pipe is Rs. 1100/-
The flange is Rs. 1400/-

JKD have u put these items on ur car ? if yes can i see the pix, my next purchase is gonna be a conical filter

MexXxentric · 11th June 2006, 00:15

A much clearer image
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31734.jpg

I understand that the work is poor one.

i should have made the flange with an uniform diameter pipe rather than doing a conical shaped adaptor.

Hope that this is wat u guys have meant by "bad work"

Suggestions............plz

after fitting the filter, the engine has become a bit more revv friendly.
Nice induction roar.
Ofcourse top speed has increased.
Waiting eagerly to check the average.. :-)

Drive Safe
Sree

jkdas · 14th June 2006, 12:37

bump..........

another friend of mine has teh same idea.... to make an intake tube from a local guy; but with uniform size

6th June 2006, 23:21	#1
MexXxentric BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 248 Thanked: 11 Times	Fitting K&N Conical Filter. Hi experts.... I got K&N conical filter-RC 3600 for my palio 1.2 sport. Got the filter alone for 4.5k, without flange. I got it fitted today from a local workshop with a fabricated flange(Iam not sure if it can be called flange). I feel a light change in the air induction sound and some improvement in perfomance at speeds above 70kmph I've uploaded the image. Is the installation okay/correct?? Plz shower in ur suggestions. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31432.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sree0131qw.jpg Quickview--- http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31433.jpg Drive safe, SREE
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6th June 2006, 23:27	#2
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	Well its not just a local workshop, Its 'My TVS' What I was suggest frm Methodsonline for my Xing the suitable filter is RU-3550 (Rs. 3190/-) The intake pipe is Rs. 1100/- The flange is Rs. 1400/- Last edited by jkdas : 6th June 2006 at 23:30.
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7th June 2006, 08:33	#3
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 350 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	hello.. umm can you post some better pics.. but from what i can see the intake pipe and flange are not correct.. get the original ones from k & n.. they are matched to give the best performance.. hope this helped.. Last edited by Tool : 7th June 2006 at 08:34.
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7th June 2006, 10:28	#4
killjoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 755 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	bad job, can do a much better job, like jkdas says you can pick the original from methods or any of the dealers in bangalore
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7th June 2006, 12:39	#5
Raps BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 137 Thanked: 35 Times	Sorry to say this, Its definetly a bad job, You get better intake pipe, this custom made is pretty bad and also might affect your performance. With quality pipe you can feel the difference in performance
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10th June 2006, 13:07	#6
makaveli Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	RF-1049, RU4950 fits Palio atleast thats what Methods recommend. Always buy your airfilter from an authorized dealer. You get warranty and they do correct installation.
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10th June 2006, 14:09	#8
makaveli Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	RF1049 and RU4950 are part numbers. These filters are specifically designed for certain cars. You cannot just fit any filter. RU-3550 for example is a smaller filter and it fits a santro, zen, alto. The difference between the two filters is that RF1049 requires a flange and RU4950 requires a s.s.pipe. Just different type of installation.
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11th June 2006, 00:15	#10
MexXxentric BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 248 Thanked: 11 Times	A much clearer image http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/31734.jpg I understand that the work is poor one. i should have made the flange with an uniform diameter pipe rather than doing a conical shaped adaptor. Hope that this is wat u guys have meant by "bad work" Suggestions............plz after fitting the filter, the engine has become a bit more revv friendly. Nice induction roar. Ofcourse top speed has increased. Waiting eagerly to check the average.. :-) Drive Safe Sree
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14th June 2006, 12:37	#11
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	bump.......... another friend of mine has teh same idea.... to make an intake tube from a local guy; but with uniform size
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