"Free-Flow" and K&N air filters

Dear Sir, I have been advised by a few of my friends to get a "free-flow" done and change my air filters to a K&N filter to enhance power. I have a Honda City 1.5 EXI (2001) with about 50K on the dial. I have the following questions: 1. Does it, if at al, improve performance if I do these changes, if so how much? Does it affect engine life? 2. If the power increases, is there an increase in petrol consumption as well? 3. Where in Mumbai can I get these modifications done reliably? And for approximately how much? Thanks for your time!

Dear Anindya, Read this discussion, if it doesn't help, please revert.


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Hello Mr. Sharma, I had already read the mentioned discussion, however this does not discuss about the "free flow" exhaust system. Would the free flow also manage to give a mere 3-5% boost with the risk of problems if not fitted properly? Thanks for your time again!! Anindya

Dear Anindya, Getting Free-Flow done to your car is far more sophisticated thing than replacing your ordinary filters to K & N. Risk is more here, hence you really need some good workshop for this to be done. Your car's entire exhaust system is replaced. Cost comes around 10-15k. Power boost is quite noticeable.


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I know someone who has done some amazing engine mods in lower parel. Let me know where you stay, or drop me a mail.
Your budget is the limit to this. This guy can help you will all engine mods, but he doesnt do any cosmetic mods.

Wow, sounds good! Can you please email me the person's or company name / telephone numbers?!