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4.4 performance panel air filter.

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4.4 performance panel air filter.

Post by Jayx5 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:20 pm

Hi guys would a performance panel filter make the v8 sound any better?
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Re: 4.4 performance panel air filter.

Post by Aaron_P85 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:33 pm

Will only (minimally) help, noise wise with induction roar... You'll be wanting an exhaust to release the true potential of the 8pots!


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Re: 4.4 performance panel air filter.

Post by Raj » Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:32 pm

One word....no!

Panel filter is just a direct replacement for the OE one so is still housed in the airbox.

If you want more sound you need an induction kit.
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Re: 4.4 performance panel air filter.

Post by scooby1doo1 » Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:40 am

As above no.

But drilling holes in your air would deff help


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