K&N filter

[jimmyjamjar]

Greetings Miniacs!

Any idea where I can get a K&N air filter for my HS4 carb in Cape Town. I have phoned around but most stockists of K&N don't have any for the Mini. Song places have pancake filters but they are paper element filters and the mounting plate hole size is all wrong.

[Jared Mk3]

Try ATS up in Gauteng. I know it's a distance away, but they are a dealer for K&N and can get pretty much anything.

[abri]

Masterparts in Kenilworth are distributers of K&N filters. You may have to take some measurements in your engine bay and perhaps take a carb along to find something that you can modify to work. I did that successfully for my 850. Tell them what size filter you need and let them bring samples to the desk for you to look at.

[jimmyjamjar]

Abri and Jared Hi!

I have been in contact with both Masterparts and ATS but neither were able to help. I contacted Masterparts in Montagu Gardens so maybe they are not as helpful as Kenilworth and ATS just said No to both K&N and Simota.

But I have been thinking I might do what has been suggested on some forums and that is to use a K&N filter  element that fits in the existing Mini Air filter housing and then to drill a series of holes round the outer side of the unit to bring more air to the filter element.

[MDG]

Hi Jimmy

Classic mini shop South Africa were able to help me with a K&N for a weber that I could only find on ebay.

Maybe give them a call. 0727587740

http://www.classicminishop.co.za

Otherwise, ebay not a bad option, or Mnispares: http://www.minispares.com/shop/classic/f....aspx?1204

or mini sport: https://www.minisport.com/mini-mechanica...lters.html

[jimmyjamjar]

Thanks for the reply,
I was hoping to get one locally as my subsidy of SA customs, DHL and Fedex has drained my mini restoration bucket. I still have a way to go with the rebuild so I guess the old air cleaner and filter element will have to do for now.

[MDG]

I agree Jimmy, Customs and Freight add a huge amount to the cost. I think classic mini shop quoted me around R 1800.00 for the K&N. (EXPENSIVE)

Just thinking, there is also Sports Car Center in Parktown: 011 646 1631 (Alan / Denise)

[Boyscout]

I have the standard Air filter housing with the K&N insert. From ATS.