Originally Posted by Zer0

Hey guys,
I want to buy a performance air filter for my stilo, i had "green" performance filter on my old peugeot 206 and it made quite a nice noise,so i was wondering what are the best air filters to put in a stilo ?

and also, how easy are they to fit ?

in my personal experience id say build your own, look at my Alfa Mod thread for ideas

but for off the shelf stuff, the BMC CDA is a good piece of kit just very expensive. Dont go K&N, they sap your power, i payed £100 to loose 5bhp, i wasnt impressed


did sound good though

Since you've got a 1.6, there's a number of good filters out there. The GSR kit's apparently a good one for yours, though have heard mixed feelings on it due to the cost/lead time after purchase and the like. That said, have a listen...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u7R-AcNXqE"]YouTube - stilo 1.6 gsr induction[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-xig7vtwok&NR=1"]YouTube - Stilo 1.6[/ame]

As has been said, building your own or a BMC's probably the best idea as both are cheaper than the GSR. Plus the said GSR sits rather low in the engine bay to take advantage of a better position for cold air. If you've not got any undertray to speak of, you'd better watch the deeper puddles if you fit one.

Originally Posted by Zer0

wow, that GSR kit sound mint ! i think i'llhave a look at one of them. i like the sound of building my own but i havent the faintest idea where to start or what to do !

Mind you, this is the K&N...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq_kwQVUnSM&feature=related"]YouTube - Fiat Stilo 1.6 K&N 57i[/ame]

...so I reckon whichever induction kit you fit, it'll basically sound the same. Unless you change the cone filter on the end, though think that may only affect the volume rather than the sound itself.

yep i will vouch for the noise the K&N's make, but thats about it, unless you get there UBER expensive Typhoon kits, then there not really worth the money.

my 2.4 with a 57i did sound really nice though

http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...t=106_0303.flv

Originally Posted by danhans115

Most independent garages will do this for you. But if its to be done properly you will need to remove the old air box, which when I did mine comes out from under the car.

Id budget on about hours labour - but be prepared for them to be negative about it. nearly all my cars have been modified in one way or another, and mechanics always say " itll run better without that cone on mate - your not at the dragstrip!" and stuff like that.

and their right, it will run better without the cone......









































......for about a mile