Performance air filter

[Pete_RS2]

Does anybody recognise what make this air filter is ? There are no markings on it apart from the dimensions.

I replaced it with a standard paper filter when serviced recently. The air intake is much quieter with the standard filter but it doesn't feel quite as quick as it did before. Does anybody know if the old one can be cleaned ?

[s2driveruk]

Peter if the panel itself is a kind of red wine colour I would say its a K&N though if its been in a while the colour will have gone.

Normally they have a part number though, have u checked all round the outside rubber for a number?

HTH,

David

[Pete_RS2]

The panel itself is just a wire mesh and the only markings on the outside rubber is the letters 'JR' plus the dimensions.

Could the fuel economy also be worse with the standard paper filter ? I think it may be about 1mpg lower than before.....

[Doug_RS2]

JR are a filter manufacturer I think - not sure though

I have a K&N panel filter lying around - I'll check tonight to see if I can find any identifiers on it.

[martinjs]

yeah JR is a make of filter, looks identical to K&N's but are a blue colour.

[Graham]

Hi Mine came with a JR filter and it can be cleaned if your gentle with it as the cotton mesh inside falls apart easily
Graham

[Audi Parts Guru]

Originally posted by Doug_RS2
JR are a filter manufacturer I think - not sure though

I have a K&N panel filter lying around - I'll check tonight to see if I can find any identifiers on it.

Doug,are you wanting to sell the K&N Filter ?

[Doug_RS2]

I'll dig it out and send it you if you want it.

I'll also post pics here later of my black oily MAF after I took it out - I suppose it will be ok if you are very careful cleaning/oiling it. I just replace my standard one more often.

PM me the address you want me to send it to.

[Doug_RS2]

Pic of that oiley maf - the screen should be silver.

MAKE SURE IT'S NOT OILED TOO MUCH.

Address Paul? It's sitting here in a jiffy bag waiting to be sent

[Doug_RS2]

Peter,

My K&N looks exactly the same but has K&N on the side stamped in the rubber. It also has the part no. 33-2029.

HTH

Dougal

[Dr H]

Did anyone look into ITG filters any further? There was a thread a while back. I'm still thinking about it but haven't got round to it.

Leigh

[Vagsport]

Guys, that filter ia a Jetex. They were also marketed under the JR name, sometimes as "Jetex Response"

[Pete_RS2]

I've done 3000 miles with the standard paper filter now and I think it definitely breathed better with the Jetex. Performance & fuel economy are both down slightly with the standard filter.

I'm thinking of buying a new K&N panel filter as a new filter is only £35 and the correct cleaning kit for Jetex is about £20. K&N's application list seems a bit confusing though. I'm guessing I should just go for part no. 33-2001 ? Has anybody else got a K&N panel filter fitted.....?

Year Make Model Type Engine Type Part Number Description Comment
1994 and later AUDI 80 AUTO 2.2L F/I 33-2768 Air Filter Turbo RS2
1993 and later AUDI 80 AUTO 2.2L F/I 33-2768 Air Filter Non-US, Turbo S2
1986 and later AUDI 80 AUTO 2.2L F/I 33-2001 Air Filter Turbo, S2

[Doug_RS2]

audi_parts_guru aka paul has my old one fitted to his car now - Part no. 33-2029

[blu_s2]

parts are so damn confusing!

I was looking at panel (non-oiled) replacements

kandn.com lists 33-2001 for the S2 '91->

it then lists 33-2768 for the RS2 (am I going nuts - didn't that use the same air box as ABY?)

33-2029 is listed for 1994-> S4

Also does anyone know if any other worthwhile panel filters?