15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

The last air filter you’ll ever need?

A Typhoon air intake system for the 2011-2013 Mini Cooper S is available from K&N Filters and is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminium tube induction system. The design features an oversized conical air filter for more airflow at lower restriction than a standard OE replacement which is limited to the size of the factory air box. This also promises to capture more dirt, which will need to be cleaned off when required – up to 100,000 miles. A direct replacement is also now available for the not too shabby Peugeot RC-Z, 2.0l diesel 2010-2013. Its air filters are made to increaser airflow by 30-40% over a standard paper filter for additional horsepower and improved fuel economy.