Another member on this forum had issues with Mangoletsi and when they did the recall for the original rust box filter they wouldn't supply him with the new K&N one
When he tried independantly to get the parts K&N identified it was only rated for 165BHP
I'm sure the said person will read this and add some further comment for you
I had the original mangos one in my old 2.2 JTS and I must say the noise was out of this world...I later couple dit with a Ragazzon exhaust back box. Whoever has that car now is very, very lucky as as per normal I didn't keep it long (its the actual car used on the Mangos site to advertise the exhaust)
Yes, Mangos should replace that to the new Mangos Mod 4 - which actually uses a K&N to replace the cone filter. Much better than a panel filter, better mid-high rev performance and much quicker throttle response. Interesting to see what it looks like, as said, they are well hidden under normal circumstances!
The original mod4 filter on my car was cyclindrical and very rusty - this was then replaced by a conical tappering k&n just like the photo - these ones aren't supposed to rust!!
That twin cone is what's on mine just now. Cleaned up & re-oiled it does sound awesome but I reckon the car is down on torque & is lumpy when cold (too much air perhaps)?
May go back to the standard airbox & the Autodelta. Less sound but better overall.
I have the replacement KN filter now but seriously considering if I should even bother fitting it as although the induction noise is good with the existing Mod4 filter, low down the car has gradually become quite jerky to drive and the does not seem as willing to pull low down as compared to the original AD filter and standard airbox. Am also contemplating putting the standard gear back with Autodelta filter.
SR : How did you fit the orignal induction back? Was it easy enough to do i.e. do i need the front bumper off? Also, is it just a matter of disconnecting the battery to reset the ECU?
Reset ECU by disconnecting the battery for 45 mins, reconnecting it, key in for 90 secs, key out for 90 secs. Key back in & start with no throttle. Let idle for 15 mins. Turn off for 10 mins then fire her up & go for a blast.
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