Another question from reader Paul:

Hi John

So sorry to bother you again, i went to clean my air filter took off filter lid and there isn’t one just an old pair of tights wrapped around the top plastic tray,would you have any ideas why air filter would be removed would it be for more speed.do you know what benefits or downsides putting a K&N filter on would have.

Again sorry to bother you.

Paul

Don’t apologise for getting in touch Paul! I relish the opportunity to share my knowledge with the world! I started this site to help people like you and the questions help me to create content that you want.

I wrote back to Paul:

Paul,

Can’t think why they would have done this it won’t give you any more speed but it will ruin your engine. If you fit the conical filter it will give you a raspier sound but you will need to rejet your carb and you shouldn’t expect any performance gains. To be honest, I’d just look for an air filter from TJ Tuning or CMP Racing.

Let me know if that helps.

John