nu2it
Member Since: 02 Feb 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Posts: 18
 
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Hi all,
As the moniker suggests I'm new to the whole Land Rover Disco 3 thing. I've had mine for coming up for a month now and love it  Apart from a couple of warning light issues that were sorted by my local dealer I've had nothing untoward happen and look forward to finding out more about it in the future.
I do have a question I hope any of you old hands out there might be able to shed some light on for me. I've heard and read about the K&N Air Filter(33-2333) improving performance and was wondering what the general consensus is on them. I'm not looking to take on the boy racers but do want a smooth running motor and to be as economical as I can.
Looking forward to the replies flooding in.
Thanks
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 2nd Feb 2010 10:16 pm |
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chrisc
Member Since: 18 Oct 2009
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 362
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when i had my d2 td5 and was on lro.com this was a regular topic,theres a post on that site re k+n filters,someone did a scientific test and proved that the said filters are'nt really any good for the engine as they let more pollutants into the engine but do add a minimal amount of extra bhp,i think it was around 2-4 bhp,i had one in myself for 3 years didnt really make that much difference but it did sound like it had a bit more grunt to it,when i put an lr paper airfilter back in it it did sound smoother they are also a lot cheaper than a k+n filter and dont have to clean paper filters just buy another,im not after a challenge with the boy racers myself but im confident my d3 will leave most standing at the lights if it had to unlike my d2,ive only had my d3 for 3 months now and still love it,as for the economy or lack of it,thats another topic,i only get 25mpg out of mine whether its driven soft or hard so i wouldnt worry about it, 
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| 2nd Feb 2010 10:39 pm |
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bigdave
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 9868
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Hi nu2it,
I put a K & N in mine a few months back - slight increase in mpg and a little better on the power at the top end.
Not so much as youd notice but every little helps.
Also it s lifetime filter so you will never need the expense of buying the paper typre again.
I would recommend it.
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| 2nd Feb 2010 11:02 pm |
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