[DML] Re: Air filter on the DMC-12

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

From: DMC Joe <DMCJOE@xxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Air filter on the DMC-12
Date: Saturday, December 04, 1999 4:16 PM

Here is something to think about. The horsepower difference between running
the car with an OEM filter and no filter at all is less than 2 hp. So
unless the K&N filter does some kind of magic trick with the air as it
passes through the filter I would have serious doubts about any substantial
increase in horsepower.

Happy Holiday's
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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From: Christopher Hawes <cmhdevelopment@xxxx>

I purchased a K&N 57i air induction filter kit for my Opel Manta and I
will DEFINATELY be purchasing one for my DMC (When I buy one). The K&N
never has to be replaced!!!!

It also helps the engine to breath more easily and on my Manta I could
hear the distinctive 'induction' sucking noise. It sounded great and with
the

Big Bore exhaust on the back and noticed an increase in acceleration. Of
course with the exhaust too the whole engine sucks and breathes out at
the other end more efficiently.....

On the DMC the induction noise will be probably hardly heard but I think
it is worth fitting. Just think how much you spend on a new air-filter
every time you service your Delorean!!!!! I never had the car tested to
find the exact horse power increase. I think 
26 is a little unrealistic!!!!

Just my 2 pence worth!!!

Chris