Pipercross Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution panel filter

When it comes to capable ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ four-door family saloons, they don’t come much finer than Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution in its many guises. As a means of transporting five people in style and speed, the ‘Evo’ is pretty hard to beat. For those looking to enhance the induction system of their own car, without changing the factory inlet, Pipercross has created a hand-finished panel filter which fits all models from IV to IX.

Owners of any of these cars can improve the breathing of their engine thanks to this direct replacement panel filter, which drops directly into the factory airbox. The dry, triple layer foam used draws heavily on Pipercross’ BTCC experience, as the firm supplies almost every leading team on the grid for the current season.

Although designed with performance in mind, a useful by-product of this optimised induction is that, in most cases, fuel efficiency is often improved too, which is no bad thing, given the Evo’s fairly hefty thirst when being ‘enjoyed’.

In addition to the vastly improved surface area, carefully selected multilayered foam within the unit offers 30% more air-flow than even the most efficient of OEM filters. As well as providing a far better rate of flow, the ingenious multi-layer design also filters down to a far finer rate, protecting the engine against damage. With a comprehensive lifetime warranty it makes huge financial sense, especially when you factor in the reasonable £41.66 exc. VAT (£49.99 inc. VAT) price tag. Best of all, each kit is lovingly hand-crafted in Pipercross’ UK factory.

The Pipercross filter kit provides a subtle induction ‘roar’ combined with a genuine airflow improvement, making it an essential enhancement for anyone running any example of these superb cars. Whichever Mitsubishi you run, with over 3,000 models covered in the range, there’s a good chance they have one to enhance and protect your engine.

For more details on the Pipercross range, visit pipercross.com.