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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri XR-2 89-94 => Topic started by: Kiwimagic on May 28, 2020, 04:07:26 AM

Title: 1994 XR2 Turbo Air Filter Upgrade
Post by: Kiwimagic on May 28, 2020, 04:07:26 AM

As the XR2 Turbo's rebuild nears the finish. I'm looking to upgrade the Air filter to a K&N Pod type filter or something similar..  So can any one advise me of the best size or type of Air filter and  adaptor required to fit the air filter.

cheers
kiwimagic.

Title: Re: 1994 XR2 Turbo Air Filter Upgrade
Post by: greywolf27030 on May 28, 2020, 09:57:06 AM

Check with Rocketman, he was making an adapter.

Jack Byrd

Title: Re: 1994 XR2 Turbo Air Filter Upgrade
Post by: Casper on June 15, 2020, 03:46:41 AM

I have just been using the K&N air filter itself in the standard air box - given I have to keep the air sensor anyway it didn't seem much sense to convert it - the K&N air filter itself makes a huge difference in free flow into the engine (with engine throttle response, etc).  I am running 14psi boost with rocketchip and it goes very well (I use it on the track mostly and the power boost is fantastic on the straights)....the standard air box (in oz) are very open underneath compared to the NA which were  closed (I drilled a lot of holes in the one I had for similar effect).  The XR2 air box doesn't need any more holes in it....

Title: Re: 1994 XR2 Turbo Air Filter Upgrade
Post by: Kiwimagic on June 20, 2020, 06:10:57 PM

Quote from: greywolf27030 on May 28, 2020, 09:57:06 AM

Check with Rocketman, he was making an adapter.

Jack Byrd
I found this adaptor on Ebay, Hole spacing all correct.
AFM Air Filter Adapter Fit BMW E30 E36 318i Golf MK3 GTi Mazda MX5 Toyota

Title: Re: 1994 XR2 Turbo Air Filter Upgrade
Post by: 87blacklantern on July 22, 2020, 01:05:16 AM

The miata 1.6 air filter kits work as well and gives you a frw brands you can pick from