K&N Apollo vs Standard intake

[MikeH]

For info:

Did some trials at RS Tuning today to see how the 2 compare. I had an issue with the remapped file on my ecu and (consequently wont recommend Viezu to anyone (thats a story for another day perhaps)) so had to carry out the trial with the standard map file. The trial also includes my car fitted with milltek cat back and high flow sports cat.



Results fairly conclusive
K&N Apollo:
car sounds absolutely gorgeous
181.2bhp

Standard airbox:
Car sounds as good as milltek exhausted 197 (not as nice as apollo)
187.5bhp

My Verdict: In my opinion I love the sound of the car with the Apollo sounds way better than standard, if you dont mind the loss of power across the range - give one a try. If you want the extra ponies stick with the standard airbox and try a panel filter.

Many thanks for the work by Paul and his mate at RS Tuning, and I shall be in touch soon about our project :drool:

 

[edd1e]

good test mate

The std Clio airbox does seem pretty damn good.

 

[chappo]

yep we all say that the standard set up is the best way to go, (apart from an ITG of course).

nice results of the 2 tho.

 

[Richy_Boy]

Wow, that's a hefty power loss right there from just an air filter!

Thanks for sharing.. (Did you get any pictures of the Apollo fitted?)

Rich

 

[Prophet [200]]

Do you have pics of the Apollo installation?

 

[MikeH]

No pics at the mo with the apollo fitted, will post some up once ive had chance to refit it

 

[Keiran197]

i have got a milltek cat back and a apollo and must admit,it does sound good,but kinda does feel that little slower

 

[ben_r1]

Common knowledge, learned by many an owner the hard way.

 

[DanT]

Panel filter in standard box ftw!

 

[Willis]

Good bit of research mate and healthy looking graph & figures too.

 

[RichW]

Yep - good to see real figures, thanks for sharing

 

[MikeH]

Update

I emailed K&N with the results from the dyno runs, this was their reply:

Hello

Thank you for your e-mail. I will forward this to our R&D Dept. and they will answer you directly. I can confirm that we do not launch a kit where no power gain is achieved using the vehicle concerned.

Regards


Don Marshall

Technical Assistance

K&N FILTERS (EUROPE) LTD

Tel - 01925 636950

Fax - 01925 418948

Be interesting to see what their response is to the hard figures!!!!

 

[Roger200]

:zap:

Nicely done mate, sock it to em!
They'll come up with some BS corporate excuse

 

[adam1942]

also be interested to hear what they say!! most likely in there lab under specific conditions it does in fact give .00005bhp increase or some crap!

 

[Foxspeed]

:zap:

Nicely done mate, sock it to em!
They'll come up with some BS corporate excuse

also be interested to hear what they say!! most likely in there lab under specific conditions it does in fact give .00005bhp increase or some crap!

:lol::lol: good one guys !

 

[ben_r1]

Maybe it'll kick em into gear to actually make one that does give gains lol...

 

[Prophet [200]]

You bought a K&N Apollo kit for the Clio 197/200?

Because I can't find it! Only one form the 57i Series.

 

[Klinck]

Any word back from K&N?

 

[MikeH]

Any word back from K&N?

Nothing yet...
I think I may have to give them a prod

 

[tom@ultimateauto]

What problems did you have with viezu?