Does a performance air filter give you more power? I fitted one to my Porsche 911 to find out!

If you’ve been subscribed to this channel for some time you’ll know there’s one thing I can’t resist… Making modifications to my Porsche!

My most recent mod? Fitting an air filter to see if I could squeeze any more power out of it! I’ve taken it down to the dyno to see if it’s made a difference, but will it? Watch my latest vlog to find out!

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[jogabonito]

0:45 "The power curve is really wavy, it shouldn't look like that on a 911. It should be much smoother"
3:00 "These engines always have a wavy line, I'm not concerned"

Damn Charlie, make up your mind son!

[AverageJane]

Your 996 deserves a new stainless steel exhaust system ;)

[kristianolsenlarsen]

I love the way the electric boot spoiler went up because the car thought it was going fast on a road😂

[lwaziphiwinkosi]

We need more of this instead of car reviews... Even though they are also great!

[Greig]

Like that Matt does real world tests and nice to see you review older cars. Fantastic video!

[Puddingtops]

Don’t forget aftermarket filters don’t filter as well ( 75% vs 99% for original ) as original filters and can screw your maf if over oiled.

[davidporeilly]

I do like the way you approach these videos with the enthusiasm and enough naievety to ask the questions that most of us want to ask. Keep up the good work.

[ganigani]

Wow very nice technical configuration video

[reecedrury]

The panel filter should always be seen as a supporting mod when pushing on further. Probably see benefits post exhaust and remap.

[badBikerz]

When you first put the bmw on dyno at 6:00 I was noticing how steady it was and just then you said that a nice smooth curve I was noticing how steady the car was on the machine itself. Seemed real smooth. Nice video thanks for posting. And yes it seems these usually give some slight power increase but mostly people keep them on because like them I like the sound better.

[John_cupra]

I drive an f56 mini cooper s which with the oem filter actually hit 208bhp & after fitting a k&n panel filter dropped to 198 bhp but with such a negligible drop the increased noise, especially windows up believe it or not was well worth it &im convinced the throttle response is improved and there really does seem to be more popping on the over-run! I have an induction kit en rout & am really really interested to get it dynod again &really try put this to bed once & for all, awesome content. Cheers

[hemmarket]

I installed the K&N filters in my Macan S, which require powerwashing and oiling yearly, but I too didn't really see a big upgrade. The COBB tuner, which remapped the ECU, did make a big difference on the high end, put not so much on the low end where I wanted to see gains. It also eliminated the exhaust sound, which as you say, is really a big part of owning a Porsche ! I reset me car back to factory settings, and returned the tuner, but the filters remain. Thanks, well done video !!

[csopr]

Brilliant video. That’s the sort of stuff we wanna see Matt.👍🏻

[blackflagpirate]

Had a carbon clean on my intake, injectors and turbo.Made a big difference.Since the Carbon clean I use V-power fuel and Redex.I could definitely notice the difference.My car stock is 270BHP.Its Had a REVO stage one and now it’s 322.3BHP.Induction kit next week.Great video mate 🏁🏎💨

[mattsbeamer]

I love the e36 328i, reminds me of my old 323i years back :)

[pjvenda]

Nice one Mat, I have been using one of those for a while and yeah, the sound got quite a bit nicer. Performance wise, it felt happier to rev, but nothing noticeable on the road, now I know why.

[DjNikGnashers]

Just like my old 328is, I had m50 manifold, simota carbon induction kit, remap, and saw almost the same 230bhp.

[brianchoko]

Mat you are the best, that is informative and put to rest a lot issues power hungry guys had.

[alteisen]

i really do love project/ wip videos like these.

[funfun]

The IMS is not as much to worry about if you're regularly running the engine at highish RPM. That's because the bearing was designed to be lubricated when the oil pressure gets nice and high and your oil splashes around with some obviously making its way into the bearing.

Like any bearing (as opposed to a regular transaxle) the IMS does not like to be spun while dry.