Air filter

[fredd Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fredd]

Behind the air filter is a thin mesh screen. Does anyone know what happens if I remove it? Thanks for any answers.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

That’s there to slow down & straighten the air for spot on MAF airflow readings. When removed there is a slight but definitely noticeable power gain through all rev ranges incl down low when accelerating off the lights. Basically you get more power with less throttle being used. Cleaning the MAF during each oil change would be recommended. A rare but potential downside is that the MAF may throw a fault code from too much air flow turbulence, which in turn could display the check engine light & retard power slightly until that mesh is replaced, or until you reset the computer.

[Hostile1 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hostile1]

Behind the air filter is a thin mesh screen. Does anyone know what happens if I remove it? Thanks for any answers.

I removed mine mate and I could feel an ever so slight gain in responsiveness. Once you remove it, you can't put it back. I used a large flat tip screwdriver and some prying action. Would I rip it out again, yep.

[fredd Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fredd]

Thank you very much Gentlemen for your comments. Think i might leave it there as it is.Thanks.

[Hostile1 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hostile1]

No worries at all mate. Check out my build thread. I have a link to a video that shows the European Prados don't have them installed.