K&N and fuel efficiency - Suzuki Swift

Abix · 17th February 2007, 22:18

You guys should also consider Pipercross! I am gettin the cold air intake kit for my swift! its got a unique "bendable" tube thats gonna be attached to a workin hood scoop! i think it would definitely give better performance than the regular replacement or conical k&n's.

Cheers
Abix

Surprise · 18th February 2007, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Abix

You guys should also consider Pipercross! I am gettin the cold air intake kit for my swift! its got a unique "bendable" tube thats gonna be attached to a workin hood scoop! i think it would definitely give better performance than the regular replacement or conical k&n's.

Cheers
Abix

Can you post pic's of the same? How much it costs?

Also please clarify me whether installation of Conical filters result in increase of engine sound?

karthik247 · 18th February 2007, 13:38

Won't hood scoops allow water inside in rainy conditions?? Some people put the filter all the way down near the bumper and have same probs. If the car ain't ur daily ride then nothing to worry about.

Abix · 18th February 2007, 19:55

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Won't hood scoops allow water inside in rainy conditions?? Some people put the filter all the way down near the bumper and have same probs. If the car ain't ur daily ride then nothing to worry about.

We took that into consideration, the angle at which the scoop is made wont allow water to travel in! The pics are gonna be posted soon! the car is still in the makin!

Cheers
Abix

Surprise · 13th March 2007, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Surprise

I have installed Ractive conical filter in my Swift. Got the piping done through viper. I could feel the difference, but not to remarkable extent. Waiting for a drive in friends swift without filters, so that I could feel the difference of CF.

I got back to my car after driving my friends stock swift for a week's time. I was very much happy with the performance difference that was showed by my car. Great Stuff.

Installation of conical filters does make a huge difference in peformance. Seems to deliver marginal better FE figures.

karthik247 · 13th March 2007, 22:49

The engine does get a bit noiser at idle, but thats ok when u get the awesome sound when u redline it.

PS - No one has still mentioned the BEST position for the filter in the Swift.

Surprise · 29th March 2007, 11:42

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Originally Posted by karthik247

The engine does get a bit noiser at idle, but thats ok when u get the awesome sound when u redline it.

PS - No one has still mentioned the BEST position for the filter in the Swift.

Every morning I need to take the car reverse & push the steering to full right or left based on the direction I need to take the car out of the compound.

Once I turn the steering to the straight position, the RPM shoots upto 2200 with loud noise. It settles down between 900-1100 after 20-30 seconds. Is it normal?

PS:

I have installed ractive conical filter & I face this only after the installation of the same.

This shoot in RPM happens at only cold starts when the steering is cut to the exterme

rr_zen · 29th March 2007, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Surprise

Once I turn the steering to the straight position, the RPM shoots upto 2200 with loud noise. It settles down between 900-1100 after 20-30 seconds. Is it normal?

PS:

I have installed ractive conical filter & I face this only after the installation of the same.

This shoot in RPM happens at only cold starts when the steering is cut to the exterme

This phenomenon is very normal and I face it in my MPFI esteem too which is completely stock. I do not have complete information on this one but the increase in RPM is due to the power steering. Maybe, the experts can throw more light on this one. But you can rest assured that it is definitely not due to the new filter installed.

BUSA · 30th March 2007, 18:48

This can happen due to the filter also. I have noticed it after installation og KnN in another vehicle(not a Swift) the RPM shoots to 2000RPM on start and settles to 900RPM

mail4ajo · 30th March 2007, 18:57

Sorry this is off topic..

can someone help me with the exact OE air filter dimensions of the Alto 3 cylinder or the K&N part number for the stock replacement filter?

Jaggu · 30th March 2007, 19:08

use this link K&N car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, atv, personal watercraft, etc. application search

do these match?

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?Prod=E-2570

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2242

mail4ajo · 30th March 2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Sorry this is off topic..
can someone help me with the exact OE air filter dimensions of the Alto 3 cylinder or the K&N part number for the stock replacement filter?

I think I got it. Its 33-2826. But the part number belongs to WagonR. Can someone confirm whether Alto and WagonR has the same filter size?

Surprise · 30th March 2007, 19:37

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Originally Posted by BUSA

This can happen due to the filter also. I have noticed it after installation og KnN in another vehicle(not a Swift) the RPM shoots to 2000RPM on start and settles to 900RPM

Does it have any negative impact? If not, I dont mind it

karthik247 · 30th March 2007, 20:01

I heard u should not use metal (iron) pipes for the filter cuz it'll rust. Is it true?? Just in case u use it, cant u just paint it?

Jaggu · 30th March 2007, 20:48

rust going in with air is asking for trouble in an engine, you can paint but what about inards? how do you know its not rusting?

17th February 2007, 22:18	#91
Abix BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 315 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	You guys should also consider Pipercross! I am gettin the cold air intake kit for my swift! its got a unique "bendable" tube thats gonna be attached to a workin hood scoop! i think it would definitely give better performance than the regular replacement or conical k&n's. Cheers Abix
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18th February 2007, 13:38	#93
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Won't hood scoops allow water inside in rainy conditions?? Some people put the filter all the way down near the bumper and have same probs. If the car ain't ur daily ride then nothing to worry about.
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13th March 2007, 22:49	#96
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	The engine does get a bit noiser at idle, but thats ok when u get the awesome sound when u redline it. PS - No one has still mentioned the BEST position for the filter in the Swift.
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30th March 2007, 18:48	#99
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	This can happen due to the filter also. I have noticed it after installation og KnN in another vehicle(not a Swift) the RPM shoots to 2000RPM on start and settles to 900RPM
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30th March 2007, 18:57	#100
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	Sorry this is off topic.. can someone help me with the exact OE air filter dimensions of the Alto 3 cylinder or the K&N part number for the stock replacement filter?
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30th March 2007, 19:08	#101
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,381 Thanked: 17,286 Times	use this link K&N car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, atv, personal watercraft, etc. application search do these match? http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?Prod=E-2570 http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2242
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30th March 2007, 20:01	#104
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I heard u should not use metal (iron) pipes for the filter cuz it'll rust. Is it true?? Just in case u use it, cant u just paint it?
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30th March 2007, 20:48	#105
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,381 Thanked: 17,286 Times	rust going in with air is asking for trouble in an engine, you can paint but what about inards? how do you know its not rusting?
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