Any one install the K&N Apollo Air Induction? I've never done any such mods before. Is this too much for a newbie?

 

I've read many post on the internet about modifying the non-s MINI Cooper air intake. Some say modifying the air intake will do nothing. Others say it will increase horse power and torque by "a lot." Does anyone here have the straight story? The K& N Apollo seems like an easy install and if it will increase power a little, it might be a good addition and worth the price. Regards.

 

Well, if the intake moves more air, then it should increase your power...

I don't know how much "a lot" is, but I doubt it would do absolutely nothing.

 

They claim 8 HP increase....

 

I'm definitely going for it when spring comes. It'll be my initiation to engine mods.

 

I would be curious to see if it hurt the cruising gas mileage.

 

emagers,
I installed a K&N Typhoon bought from Parts America for good price and easy install for my 2003 non-s. Maybe 1 or 2 MPG increase and slight improved pickup. What I like the best is getting rid of the effective stock bug and leaf catcher, and making more room under hood. Easy to clean the K& N filter.

 

Nice

 

That's funny,I just took mine off and put my stock air filter,and box back on and got 5 mpg better.Went from 32.14 mpg to 37.24 mpg.

 

Hmmm. Forgive me, but I really know nothing about how intake mods work. Why does increased air flow lead to lower MPG? Is there a subconscious tendancy to have a heavier foot and drive harder after such mods?

 

No my driving stayed the same,infact I took the cold air intake off and put the factory one back on my 05 jeep wrangler that my wife drives and she picked up 3 mpg better.Thats what gave me the idea to try it on the mini.It does increase the air flow,more air you need more fuel.

 

I had an AFE CAI on my 04 MC and my mileage di increase by a few mpg not much. Now all I need to do is upgrade my 06MC.


Art

 

Just fitted K&N intake, and did before-&-after comparisons - see separate thread in this forum. Fuel consumption test: about 10 miles with cruise control set on 50mph, 4th gear, same hilly windy road. much the same weather on the same day. About 4% better fuel consumption. In normal driving, the car pulls one gear higher up most slopes and hills, so that could improve consumption further.
(Performance: 6% better accelerating 1400-2000rpm in 6th, 13% better 4000rpm to redline in 2nd, about 3% slower 2000-4000rpm. Noiser above 2000rpm, especially in the 2000-4000rpm range.
Installation: I'm no mechanic but installed it no problem in an hour or two. The K&N instruction sheet (also on web site) is good, and just follow the steps exactly.
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