K &N Filters and Turbos

[BAWITHLOT]

Why is there discussion that the K&N filter will damage the turbo? I have seen these in many cars and no problems. Some contructive views would be good as I just fitted one!

 

[Grennan]

Where it this discussion that it will damage turbos?

 

[TI3VOM]

Where it this discussion that it will damage turbos?

Correction...
Where is this thread about K&N filters damaging turbo's?

 

[_R_J_K_]

It's more to do with the foam mushroom filters. The story is that the foam disintegrates over time and eventually get sucked into the engine. If it actually happens or not, I don't know.

 

[BAWITHLOT]

It's more to do with the foam mushroom filters. The story is that the foam disintegrates over time and eventually get sucked into the engine. If it actually happens or not, I don't know.

Thanks RJK, that sounds more logical.

 

[uniacidz]

Have to be used and abused filter then.

Would have to think a person whom has a turbo will maintain the filter if they installed it.

 

[wraith]

Only an issue with the foam filters. It's all hearsay though I can't imagine there being much left of the foam after it's gone through the turbo.